Pace of Play

Pace of play is a major talking point in club golf, with articles and letters continuously appearing in the golf magazines.

Milngavie GC prides itself in being a great place to play competition golf. To maintain our place in the forefront of the local golf clubs we continuously strive to make competition golf a pleasure. An important part of the experience is the pace of play, and we must all work hard to keep this to the correct level.

The following are the MGC Pace of Play guidelines.

 Pace of Play indicator

Hole Time (min) Running Time (hr, min)
1 12 0:12
2 9 0:21
3 12 0:33
4 14 0:47
5 11 0:58
6 9 1:07
7 13 1:20
8 12 1:32
9 13 1:45
10 14 1:59
11 11 2:10
12 9 2:19
13 13 2:32
14 12 2:44
15 14 2:58
16 10 3:08
17 13 3:21
18 11 3:32

The timings provided are based on a three-ball playing in competition.

Members in competition must maintain their position on the course in relation to the timetable provided.

All members have responsibility for resolution of slow play concerns. Reference to these guidelines will enable players to montior their own pace of play alnd also that of others. Members should expect to be challenged by others if not maintianing the pace of play required.

If members are unable to keep up with the game in front, the game behind must be waved through.

How to Avoid Slow Play

1. Having played a wayward shot, members should immediately consider whether a provisional ball should be played. The committee does not expect this decision to be made after a ball is declared lost.

2. If the game behind is waiting on the tee and members are looking for a ball, the game behind must be waved throught.

The recommended practice is for the the two groups to play their approach shots to the green. The group being waved through then holes out and proceeds ahead.

3. When approaching a green, members should consider where the next tee is located and leave clubs appropriately to ensure the green can be cleared promptly upon conclusion of play.

4. Walk smartly between shots. Be prepared to play your shot immediately on your turn. Have your club and shot already selected.

5. Marking of cards should be done when time permits not upon conclusion of play at any given hole.