Slow Play, Are You That Player?

All Golf Clubs have an ongoing problem with the pace of play and Carnarvon is not immune to the problem. It is possible that 18 holes of golf can vary between 3 ½ hours and 5 ½ hours on the same course on any given day. There are many factors that contribute to the lengthened time of 5 ½ hours. Some would argue that the set up of the course, speed of the greens, length of the rough and the weather are what makes the round take so long. There is however another factor that needs to be considered and it is "that player".

That Player

• Is usually unaware of his or her place in the field and
• that their actions and attitude directly affect all the players behind the group, potentially slowing down 180 players, yes on both nines.
• Is unaware that the time taken to put on a glove go through a pre-shot routine and chose a club to hit should all be done prior to their turn to hit, while other players are hitting their shot.
• Is unaware that their playing partners are rushing their shots to make up time but are too polite to tell "that player"to hurry up.
• Has not noticed that their playing partners are moving to the next tee and hitting off in an effort to catch up to the group in front while "that player"is still putting out.
  

Things to be considered by all players including "that player".

• The earlier you tee off the more responsible you are for the pace of play
• Your place in the field is right behind the group in front, not in front of the group following.
• 4 ½ hours is not a quick round.
• Consider the players behind and their frustration having to wait to play every shot.
• Arrive at the course 20 minutes ahead of your tee time and be ready to play at least 10 minutes prior to your tee time.
• If spoken to by the Pro Shop Staff or Committee Members about your place in the field, try to catch up
  
  

Don't be "That Player".