The Need for Speed on Public Golf Courses – A Mixed Bag of Sentiments

Public golf courses and the ongoing saga of pace of play. Whether it’s a sign or tee times, the debate continues.

Summary

  • Keeping up with the pace: Slow play frustrations run high.
  • Signs and tee times: The battle for efficient rounds.
  • Course etiquette: Marshalls, players, and blame game.
  • Enforcement matters: From signs to penalties, what really works?

Keeping Up with the Pace

Golfers express frustration over slow play when courses stack tee times and groups are backed up on every hole.

Signs and Tee Times

Comments reveal a shared sentiment that signage alone is not enough to address slow play, especially when tee times are stacked too close together.

Course Etiquette

Some blame marshalls for inefficiency and suggest better course management strategies to improve pace of play.

Enforcement Matters

Players question the effectiveness of signage and call for stricter enforcement and penalties to combat slow play on public courses.