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In discussing slow play last month, a
request was made of you, Fellow Golfers, to let your president know
of any other time saving tips to keep all of us rolling along a bit
faster on the course. Both Mary Lucas and Derb Westhoven submitted
the same hint that all of us know about but don’t always remember to
do: After hitting the ball, immediately hop back into the cart, club
in hand, and move on. When you next get to a ball (yours or your
cart partner’s), then hop out, clean your club head, and place the
club in your bag.
This tip is energy efficient and a
time saver. You replace a club and get your next one out at the same
time. How easy is that! And, a few more minutes are shaved off your
round.
We all have a certain pace, a certain
tempo that we’re most comfortable with, but we need to be aware of
those around us, too, and occasionally need to adjust that pace in
order to make the game relaxing and enjoyable for all.
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This brings us to one other
consideration we all might reflect on. If we could name five golfers
as “Slow Suzies” would your name appear on any list? Every one of us
knows a handful of golfers in our organization who might be labeled
as slow players. The problem is the Slow Suzies never really see
themselves. How do we diplomatically help them speed up? If you have
answers please share them with all of us.
Golf is supposed to be relaxing and
fun for those of us who aspire to nothing more than the enjoyment
and camaraderie of fellow golfers, the great outdoors, and
occasional rounds of brilliance that make us certain we’re headed
toward the professional circuit. For you scratch golfers and low
handicappers just ignore these tidbits. For the rest of us, let’s
look around and observe where we stand on these points of play.
Hit ‘em well!
Jeanne Parsley
President 2008-2009 |
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