Pace of Play

Pace of Play Tips

At Tupper Lake Golf Club our pace of play is 4 hours and 15 minutes, including a 5 minute break "at the pro shop turn". That means each hole must be completed in an average of just under 15 minutes. If your group is having trouble maintaining the pace please consider these suggestions.

1. Use the tees that are appropriate for your golf game.
2. Be aware of how long it takes you to complete each hole, and your postition relative to the groups in front of and behind you.
3. Without interfering with others in your group, do as much of your preparation as possible before it is your turn to play.
4. If you are not bringing your golf bag with you to your ball, be sure to bring enough clubs so that you do not have to return to your bag for a different one.
5. Be ready to play when it is your turn. Limit practice swings.
6. When your group finishes putting, leave the green, and proceed the next tee, immediately. Do not linger next to the green.

Pace of play can be a difficult issue. Groups may be being pushed to play faster, or other groups are frustrated because play is too slow. It is very difficult to satisfy everyone, and few golfers seem willing to accept responsibility. Some blame the women, men, seniors, or juniors, others the good players for taking too long to read putts, and to some the walkers are to blame, etc. etc.  The truth is there are offenders among all groups. Each golfer needs to take responsibility for adhering to the tips given, to make the game enjoyable for all levels of play.