Pace of Play & Playing Tips
"make It more enjoyable"
Photo by Tom Costner
We all want our golf round to be on pace, competitive and more enjoyable. Below are some helpful hints with the aim of improving your SMGA experience.
The golf experience at SaddleBrooke One encompasses many factors, one of which is Pace of Play. The time spent on a 9 or 18-hole round continues to be a key component of a positive playing experience. “Where Pace Matters in 2024” will become a familiar phrase to SaddleBrooke One golfers as we look to make sure everyone is focused on a positive playing experience for not only yourself and your foursome, but all others we share the courses with in 2024.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
INCREASED REMINDERS ON PACE OF PLAY
FREQUENT TIPS ON READY GOLF
INCREASED ENCOURAGEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT FROM GOLF COURSE STAFF
BE A PACE SETTER IN 2024!
General Tips
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Pace Setter Tips
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Pace of Play
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Play Smart!
Your correct position on the course is immediately behind the group in front of you, not immediately in front of the group behind you.
Repair ball marks on the greens and fill divots in the fairways (sand only in Bermuda grass – seed mix in Rye in the winter months).
Keep all four tires on the path when using the cart path – protect the turf next to the path.
Play ready golf – prepare for your shot and select clubs while others are hitting – take several clubs and the sand bottle when walking from the cart on a cart path hole to speed up play.
Putt out when practical.
Pick up if you’re beyond contributing to the team score.
Mark scores and bag clubs at the next tee.
Be aware of course conditions – avoid wet spots, ground under repair or worn areas.
Don’t drive over the sprinkler heads.
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Which Tees