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Willowbrook Golf Club is putting forth a major effort to combat golf's greatest problem-SLOW PLAY.
A program called Keep Pace was developed after playing similar concepts to those in various courses throughout Canada and
the United States.
For the program to succeed, each foursome must Keep Pace with the group ahead. With a
foursome teeing off every 7 1/2 minutes, groups would maintain the interval throughout the round and finish 7 1/2 minutes
apart at the 18th green. Some groups fall 10 or More minutes behind and with players entering the course at 7 1/2 minute
intervals, play backs up.
When play is heavy, letting groups through adds to the problem of slow play. The only
group which is helped is the group you let through. The rest of the course is still held up and playing a slower round
of golf. If you play during peak times, you will be required to Keep Pace with the group ahead of you. Look
ahead, not behind!!
No round of golf should take more than 4 hours and 15 minutes to complete. If you
feel this pace is to fast, we recommend you golf at a time when play is not so heavy. If play is going to speed up,
some golfers will have to finish faster than they have in the past, but not at the expense of an enjoyable round of golf.
Slow play is not caused by long rough, tricky greens or a bad slice. These are the challenges that give golf it's
appeal. Rather, slow play is the result of bad habits that waste time and impose a slower round on everyone.
Golfers point out that speeding up play can be accomplished without hurting scores. Many bad habits can be corrected
by our "Time Saver Hints". Read them, think about them and you will see rushing your game is not the solution.
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For Faster Play In Motorized Carts
After teeing off, decide which player
should hit first and drive straight to the ball. While the first player prepares to hit, the other drives to his ball,
plays his shot, and proceeds to pick up his partner who is already walking to his next shot. If you cannot drive to
the ball take three clubs- the one you think it is plus one more and one less. Never walk back for a club.
For
approach, sand and chip shots, take all clubs you will need to finish the hole, plus your putter.
The first player on
the green or the player nearest the cup is responsible for parking the cart. Park the cart to the rear of the green
in the direct line with the next tee. The first person to putt out should proceed directly to the cart and mark the
scores.
After hitting shots do not replace your clubs in your bag. Proceed to the next ball to be hit and replace
your clubs when you are selecting your next club or while your partner is hitting.
For All Golfers
At busy times course marshals will be checking foursomes
as they play. Their instructions must be followed. Please aid us and fellow golfers by striving to complete your
round in 4 hours and 15 minutes. To maintain the beauty of our golf course, please rake traps, repair ball marks, replace
divots. Willowbrook Golf Course staff, and your fellow players thank you for your consideration in your efforts to keep
pace.
Golf Course Rules And Regulations
1-Players stopping at
the turn for lunch must first check in at the golf shop or risk losing their spot and possibly not returning to play.
2-No
more than a foursome allowed except at the direction of the course manager.
3-Players should proceed to the next tee
as quickly as possible between nines or lose place.
4-Each player must have his/her own bag and clubs.
5-Dress Code-Shoes
and Shirt must be worn at all times. No tank tops for men and no halter tops or swimwear for women.
6-Replace divots
and repair ball marks.
7-Practice swings on the tees should be limited to one prior to final address.
8-Alcoholic
beverages purchased from Willowbrook Golf Course are permitted. Limited to one six pack of beer- per 2 players.
Alcoholic beverages not purchased from
Willowbrook Golf Course are prohibited and are not allowed on the golf
course, parking lot, or outside the club house.
9-No large coolers of any type are allowed on the course.
10-The
course manager has the right to refuse playing privileges to anyone who violates golf course rules or the accepted rules of
golf etiquette.
Golf
Cart Use
1-No carts are permitted within 30 feet of the greens.
2-Carts should use the cart
paths when where available around the tees and greens.
3-Carts may drive in fairways (unless restricted) scattering off
traffic is preferred not 90 degree rule or just in the rough.
4-Golf Carts should obey directional and informational
signs and avoid roped off or designated areas.
5-A limit of 2 players and 2 bags are permitted on a golf cart at one
time.
6-No racing, bumping, or horseplay with carts.
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Time Saver Hints
1-Always
Be Ready To Hit
-proceed directly to your own ball
-take one practice swing and get set
while others are hitting
-hit when ready, even simultaneously if you will not interfere with others
-carry
a spare ball in your pocket, when in doubt...hit provisional
-know the rules of golf, especially those pertaining
to out of bounds, water hazards and lost balls
2-Don't Waste Time
-never record
your scores on or near the green
-do not leave your cart or bag in front of the green, leave it to the rear of
the green on the side nearest the next tee
-give instructions on the driving, not on the course
-carry
an extra ball, tees and ball marker in your pocket
-don't delay your shot when the group is realistically out
of range
-lost ball, 5 minutes per group per hole, maximum time
3-On The Tee
-the
first player ready to hit should
-other players should wait right next to the tee markers
-after hitting,
each player should return to his clubs and be ready to proceed to his ball
4-On The Green
-park
your cart and clubs to the rear of the green, in line with the next tee
-line up your putt before it is your turn
to putt
-follow the continuous putting rules until you hole out, unless restricted by another players line
5-If Course Is Busy Do Not Wave Players Through, Instead, KEEP PACE With The Foursome Ahead
-if the course is quiet, let faster players through, as long as there are open holes ahead and to the rear
6-Use
Tees, Bunkers And Other Known Landmarks To Make Errant Shots Easier To Find
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