Speed of Play & Golf Etiquette

Speed of Play

• No one enjoys waiting excessively on tee boxes or fairways to hit their next shot because the group in front of them is playing too slowly.  It’s important to play at a reasonable pace so everyone in the association can enjoy their day at Pinecrest. Therefore, improving the Speed of Play is a emphasis this coming year.

• Here's a list of recommended suggestions to improve pace of play:  Here.  The association recommends you review these slides and embrace the spirit of playing with pace so everyone can enjoy a fun and competitive round of golf at Pinecrest.

• Under normal circumstances, a round of golf can easily be played at Pinecrest in less than 4 ½ hours.  When a group in our association exceeds this target, complaints from both within our association along with complaints from the management of Pinecrest are levied.

• If your group gets to the 18th tee box and the group in front of you is nowhere to be found AND the time to complete your round exceeds the target of 4 ½ hours, then that is a slow play violation.  Both conditions must be met.

• Every player within a group bears some responsibility to ensure the pace of play meets our standard. 

• If it is determined by the committee your group is in violation of our pace of play standard, then every member in the group will be extended a slow play penalty (i.e, 1x strike).  

• If any member accumulates 3x strikes, that member will be restricted from playing the next two weekends or tournament.  If, upon return, that same member receives another strike, the member will be asked to leave the association.

Golf Etiquette

• All members must conduct themselves in a manner that shows respect to all other members.  This pertains to both on and off the course during association play. Members who show disregard for fellow members will be subject to disciplinary action.

• All members must show respect to Pinecrest employees and staff, there will be no tolerance for disrespectful behavior.

• Mark your ball on the green without being asked.

• Do not stand in front of, or through, or behind a player's line of putting unless the player is your partner, and you need the line or ask for help.

• Do not throw a club; it is immature and dangerous; it can cause injury and damage to the course.

• Do not walk in front of someone playing in the fairway, just stay out of your playing partner’s line of vision, if possible.

• Remember, honesty remains the major rule in the game of golf, play well, have fun and let's have a great season.