If you've ever been at the golf course and had another party waiting behind you, you know the pressure and stress that can come with playing slowly. While some people have a natural pace they play at, there are also some things anyone can do to improve their pace of play. Here are just a few ideas to help you speed up.

3 Ways to Improve Your Pace While Playing Golf

1. Be Prepared

The first step to maximizing your efficiency actually starts before you even step foot on the golf course. Many people underestimate the impact that arriving early and coming prepared has on the rest of your day. Make sure to show up at least 15 minutes before your tee time, but aim for 30 minutes early just to be safe. Before leaving the house, ensure that all your equipment is together, including extra balls, all your clubs, and any accessories.

2. Think Ahead

As soon as you see where your ball lands, it's time to start analyzing the situation and thinking about what your next shot will be. Take into consideration the type and length of grass the ball is on, what direction you'll need to face, what the terrain and topography is like, and how far you have to go to the hole. Use your downtime between shots wisely so that when you arrive at your ball, you know exactly which club you're grabbing and what your goal is.

3. Don't Get Flustered

One of the surest ways to slow your pace on the golf course is to lose your cool and get frustrated. When you get overly frustrated, you can start swinging erratically, leading to worse shots and longer times on each hole. Everyone has bad days on the course or gets bogged down with a certain hole, and that's okay. To help you play efficiently and not waste other people's time, know when you're not making progress and call it. The USGA rules allow for picking up your ball and starting over at the next hole.

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