Scorekeeping can be a factor in pace of play. First of all, you should never linger at the green in order to write down scores. Scorekeeping can be done mentally and verbally while moving to the next hole and then written down on the next tee. The scorekeeper should either hit first, recording scores afterwards or hit last after scores have been recorded. If a back-up scorecard is being kept, the scorekeepers should listen carefully so that scores don’t have to be repeated. Play should never be held up because of scorekeeping.
Do motorized carts speed up play? Not necessarily. It depends on how effectively the cart is used.
- Riders should be willing (if able) to walk some short distances in order to keep play moving.
- The driver and passenger might have to exchange roles occasionally.
- Carters should only take one trip from the cart to their ball. Bring a choice of clubs if uncertain about yardage, lie or type of shot.
- After completing a shot, consider whether putting the club away in the bag is most time-efficient at that moment or not.