IMPROVING PACE OF PLAY IN TOURNAMENTS
To Speed Up the Game, Observe, Breath and Play By the following:
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Observe proper etiquette, be considerate to others and always play ready golf.
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Practice your pre-shot routine while waiting for your turn to play.
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It's okay to play out of turn if situation permits and out of the other player's line of play .
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Stop playing after reaching maximum strokes per club's in-house rules.
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Lost ball, out of bounds and ball inside the bunker? Follow the club's in-house rules.
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Play your ball first before helping a fellow player to look for his/her lost ball.
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Pay attention on the golf game itself by refraining from other distracting activities.
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Players are encourage to putt with the flagstick in under favorable course condition.
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If your group is lagging behind, 2 players can proceed to the next tee box after putting.
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If a group is waiting on par3s, wave them to hit, once all your balls are on the green.
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Learn to improve your game and practice for a better chance to land the ball in your intended target like fairways and around the putting green.
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PEGC In-house rules and USGA 2019 rule changes were designed to speed up the game. To learn more, click the following links:
In addition to all of the above, take notes while enjoying the following Video Presentations:
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Pace of Play initiatives
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Playing Maximum Score
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Five Main Slow Plays
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A Swing to Emulate
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