MLR K1...pace of play

[Colin L]

Wow, I'd never thought of that.

And before anyone jumps down my throat, I know some young players are slow but most of the slower players are older/seniors/ retired so all the time in the world to play but as I said before, it would only affect the slowest players in the club so 2 or 3 tee times

Again you're not recognising or aware of some of the realities. Amongst my fellow seniors there are those who have fixed childcare/ school run duties for their grandchildren; some have voluntary commitments to the community; some are carers for their spouses; some are still working. We mostly are a bit slower walking between shots but mostly don't hang around pretending to be versions of Kevin Na. I regularly check how long our four balls have taken and it's usually around 3 hours 30. In the medals I have played in this year, my group has always been up with the game in front. In short, none of it is as simple and straightforward as you maybe think it is.

In a slight digression, I have often noticed in events I have refereed involving a largely younger adult or youth field that time-wasting isn't confined to the putting green. There often seems to be an inordinate amount of nothing happening on the tee. With us seniors in club golf, we reach a tee and someone is straight up with club and ball and getting on with it. And as soon as he has played, the next one is on the tee getting on with it.

 

[Swango1980]

Just in the defence of Seniors, as we are generalising here, in my experience they are often among the quickest players. At my club, groups of Seniors play early mornings at weekends, and absolutely fly round. The Seniors that play main club comps are also quick. Perhaps experience has helped them learn efficiency?

Most of the slowest are some younger low handicappers, that walk a full 360 round every single putt. Or younger guys who have learnt their pre shot routine by watching Cantlay on TV, whilst also texting between every shot, or checking social media.

 

[clubchamp98]

Understood, but posted it to show that "group pace of play" can be and is used successfully. It does make the players responsible for their pace of play.

I always thought penalty shots were for breaking a rule of golf.
what rule is broken here.?

 

[Swango1980]

I always thought penalty shots were for breaking a rule of golf.
what rule is broken here.?

The title of the thread is Model Local Rule K1

 

[clubchamp98]

The title of the thread is Model Local Rule K1

Right so a local rule can incur a penalty .
didn’t really notice was just browsing while the footys on.

 

[bobmac]

I'm not going to repeat myself any more.
I'm done