FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF JEFF OSTLUND
PICK UP YOUR BALL WHEN YOU ARE OUT OF THE HOLE – For a golfer in any group that falls behind Time Par, continuing to play a ball that isn’t going to count in the game is a selfish act that shows a lack of respect for other members in the group and on the golf course. The USGA’s WHS system allows a player to pick up at any point and record the score that they most likely would have made. For the best selection of tee times, we encourage members to log on to ForeTees starting as early as 7 am, 7 days in advance of play. The X’s on the tee sheets indicate that a group has a pending invite out to members and/or guests. These X’s will disappear 72 hours in advance of play. If you see a single, twosome, or threesome without any X’s in their tee time, you are welcome to join that group. It is a nice gesture to courtesy call the first player listed in the tee time, as they most likely were the creator of that reservation. In the case of a Group Name being listed in the first player slot, we ask that you get in touch with the Group Leader (directory available on TontoVerde.org) to inquire about joining their game.
culture involves peers providing well-timed feedback to slow players about the inefficient habits they witness during a round. While an entire newsletter could be written on this topic, I’ll spare you that pain and leave you with my top 3 tips for improving the pace of play: START SMART – Make it a point to arrive at the tee early with your golf equipment in order, ready to play. Start with a “get ahead” mentality in an effort to build your group some margin for error. Choose to play from a set of tees that is suitable for your game. The inability to reach greens in regulation with well struck shots is a sign that a golfer is playing too much course and needs to move up a tee. DIVIDE & CONQUER – Few things in golf are more painful to watch than the foursome ahead of you collectively stopping at each player’s ball while the other 3 players just watch and wait for their turn. While we understand that people want to be supportive of their playing partners, this is a pivotal time that should be utilized to start your own process for your next shot. Identifying balls, determining yardage, evaluating wind, putting your glove on and mentally honing in on a club choice are all tasks that can often be done without distracting others who are going through their pre-shot routines.
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