Golf Rules: Twenty That Aren't in the Book!

Golf Rules: Twenty That Aren’t in the Book!

Jun 13, 2014; Pinehurst, NC, USA; Charl Schwartzel (center) talks to rules official Keith Andrews (left) about his ball in the waste area on the 18th hole during the second round of the 2014 U.S. Open golf tournament at Pinehurst Resort Country Club - #2 Course. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

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Delaying your group’s tee time and snarling the Pro Shop’s schedule: Bad Form

This may seem self-evident, but good golfers know what time has been set aside for them to tee off. They also have a fairly good idea of how long it takes to drive from home to the golf course, get parked, check in with the pro shop, get a cart, put on golf shoes, and get warmed up — the things golfers do before they tee off. Not everyone, however, puts it all together.

Here’s how I figure out what time I need to go out the door in order to be ready to tee off with my women’s league:

1. Tee time is 9:30

2. Home to golf club drive time is 12 minutes, unless there’s a train. Make it 20 minutes.

3. Check in with pro shop: 10 minutes

4. Hit 15 balls on the range and spend 10 minutes putting: 30 minutes

5. Tend to personal needs: 10 minutes

6. Socialize with other members of the Women’s League: 10 minutes

I need to leave home no later than 8:10. When I follow this formula I have a relaxed start to my game, the Pro Shop schedule doesn’t get snarled, and my playing partners don’t begin their round frustrated with me.

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