How to Pace Your Golf Round to Avoid Slow Play

[kbylhv...@yahoo.com]

One of the most infuriating things on a golf course is to be stuck
behind players that cannot keep their round up to speed. We have all
had to learn the game, and beginners playing seven or eight shots at
every hole are understandable, but not players who should know better
playing at a snail's pace.
However, such habits can be cured, and there are things that can be
done to speed up your play. You might not be aware of playing slowly
yourself, since players rarely look back to see others standing fuming
on the tee waiting for them get moving. Sometimes it cannot be helped,
but here are a few tips on how to improve your pace while avoiding
rushing a shot just to let those behind you make their drives.
First, play from an appropriate tee. Beginners are doing themselves no
favors playing from championship tees. They could be adding extra
shots on to every round, and if you are prone to doing this just keep
in mind that these tees are for professionals who can easily make par
from them. You cannot, so use the tee appropriate to you. Ladies: play
from your own tee and not that of your male partner....

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