Flow of Play
By: Callum Ashby, PGA of Canada
The days are getting longer, which means more tee times and more people enjoying the golf course. We want everyone who comes out to have a great experience and the number one thing that impacts that is the flow of play.
At Highland Pacific, we see our HP Club, Premium, and Platinum players as ambassadors of our golf course. When the course is flowing well, you can feel it. There’s a rhythm to the round, you stay in it and the experience is simply better for everyone.
Here are a few simple tips that go a long way in keeping things moving:
Play ready golf
If you’re ready to hit, go ahead. This is the biggest factor in maintaining flow. Waiting for the player who is furthest away slows things down more than most people realize. Just be mindful and stay aware of others when playing ready golf.
Be ready on the tee
Have your ball, tee, and glove ready before it’s your turn. The honour can still be respected, but if someone is ready, they can step in and play.
Keep up with the group ahead
This is the most important one. Pace of play is measured by your position on the course, not just the time on the clock. If you start to see a gap, it’s a good time to pick things up.
Limit ball searches
We all want to find it, but after a short look, it’s best to keep moving. The Rules of Golf allow 3 minutes to search for a ball. After that, it is considered lost and play should continue.
None of this is about rushing. It’s about keeping a steady pace so everyone can enjoy their round the way it’s meant to be.
We’re grateful for the work our Player Assistants do each day to keep the course flowing. It’s not always the easiest role, and their efforts play a big part in creating a great experience for everyone.
We’re always looking for ways to improve and you play a big part in that.
We’ll see you out there.
