There’s nothing more anxiety-inducing for golfers, especially those just staring out, than looking back and seeing the players behind you waiting on the fairway while you’re missing shot after shot. You know the look: Hands on hips, peering at your group like you’re setting world records for slow golf.
Maintaining a steady pace of play, while allowing new women golfers to feel at ease and encouraged on the course, is a constant topic of conversation in my ladies golf group. It’s complicated, especially at a private golf club, where there are typically stricter pace of play rules across the board, but very different skill levels.
