
I had buried this in another thread, but think it needs some consideration.
There is no doubt (in my mind anyway) that slow play is causing people not to play - they just don't have sufficient time to devote 1/2 their waking day to devote to a game of golf. Imo, this is at least partially caused by golf course administration,
- insufficient time between tee times (should be 10 minutes minimum)
- golf course designs and layout - too difficult, too many tee choices
- beverage carts
- rules for use of golf carts - cart path only, 90* rule
- not allowing walking
- focus on getting people on the golf course rather than a focus on getting them off the course in a timely manner
This is a generalization, but imo, golf course administration just don't care about it and are afraid of upsetting one or two of their customers instead of satisfying the majority.
I think a marketing case could be made for a course promoting 4 hour games.
We, as customers, have an opportunity (and responsibility?) to let our clubs know when we are not happy with the pace of play. It's easier when you belong to the club - just talk with administration and express your concerns. It's more difficult at clubs you visit, but we can still let them know that we're not happy with the pace of play and won't be returning (and we'll tell two friends, who will each tell two friends - you know how it multiplies). As someone once said, if you're not part of the solution, you are part of the problem.
All the best in 2013, and may Santa bring you four hour rounds!
There is no doubt (in my mind anyway) that slow play is causing people not to play - they just don't have sufficient time to devote 1/2 their waking day to devote to a game of golf. Imo, this is at least partially caused by golf course administration,
- insufficient time between tee times (should be 10 minutes minimum)
- golf course designs and layout - too difficult, too many tee choices
- beverage carts
- rules for use of golf carts - cart path only, 90* rule
- not allowing walking
- focus on getting people on the golf course rather than a focus on getting them off the course in a timely manner
This is a generalization, but imo, golf course administration just don't care about it and are afraid of upsetting one or two of their customers instead of satisfying the majority.
I think a marketing case could be made for a course promoting 4 hour games.
We, as customers, have an opportunity (and responsibility?) to let our clubs know when we are not happy with the pace of play. It's easier when you belong to the club - just talk with administration and express your concerns. It's more difficult at clubs you visit, but we can still let them know that we're not happy with the pace of play and won't be returning (and we'll tell two friends, who will each tell two friends - you know how it multiplies). As someone once said, if you're not part of the solution, you are part of the problem.
All the best in 2013, and may Santa bring you four hour rounds!
Edited by rogolf, 18 December 2012 - 09:27 PM.