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Restaurant & Lounge PACE OF PLAY 9 Pace of Play Rules at Every Golfer Should Follow: I have written some ideas to help with your pace of play, now that temperatures are improving, and the golf course is busy. Playing at a better pace is not about hurrying up or rushing around the course. It is simply about being more efficient not only with your time but also with everyone else's. Adopting this mindset and sharing it with your fellow players will ultimately add enjoyment to your golf experience. Here are some recognized tips for improving pace of play: Rule 1: "Tee it Forward" unless you are consistently able to reach greens in regulation, play from a set of tees that is comfortable for you - one where you are more likely to hit lofted irons into greens instead of hybrids or fairway woods. It is acceptable for players in the same group to play from different tees. Rule 2: "Minimize your time on the tee" On the tee it is usually acceptable for players to "hit when ready." You can also save time by playing a provisional ball if you think your original ball might be lost or out of bounds. Rule 3: "Plan your shot before you get to your ball" Once you are off the tee, think ahead. Determine your yardage and make your club selection before it is your turn to play. Most often, you can do this without disruption while others are playing. Rule 4: "Keep your pre-shot routine short" Pick your line of play once and trust yourself. Try to take no more than one practice swing, then set up to the ball and play your shot. Most importantly, be ready to hit when it is your turn. Be efficient after your shot, too. Rule 5: "Aim to play in 20 seconds" From club selection to pre-shot routine to execution, strive to hit your shot in 20 seconds when it is your turn to play. Rule 6: "When sharing a cart, use a buddy system" Don't wait in the cart while your cart partner hits and then drive to your ball. Get out and walk to your ball with a few clubs. Be ready to play when it's your turn and then let your cart partner pick you up. Or, drive to your ball after you drop your cart partner off and then pick him or her up after you hit. Rule 7: "Be helpful to others in your group" Follow the flight of all tee shots, not just your own. Once in the fairway, help others look for their ball if you already know the location of yours. Volunteer to fill in a divot or rake a bunker for another player if needed. Be ready to attend the flagstick for others. Rule 8: "Keep up with the group in front of you" Your correct position on the course is immediately behind the group in front of you, not immediately in front of the group behind you. If you are consistently unable to keep up and a gap opens in front of you, invite the group behind you to play through, regardless of the number of players in the group. Rule 9: "Be efficient on the putting green" Mark your ball and lift and clean it when you arrive at the putting green so you will be ready to replace it when it is your turn to play. You can usually line up your putt while others are putting without disturbing them. Leave your clubs on the side of the putting green closest to the next tee or where the golf carts are parked, and leave the green promptly after holing out. Wait until the next tee to record your score. ~ Brian Garlington, PGA | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | JULY 2023 | 23 The Restaurant hours Wednesday through Saturday: 11 am to 3 pm; 4:30 to 8 pm Last Sunday of the month Brunch: 11 am to 3 pm All other Sundays: 9 am to 3 pm The Lounge Hours Tuesday through ursday: 11 am to 8 pm Lunch menu available aer 11 am on Tuesdays Friday and Saturday: 11 am to 10 pm Sunday: 11 am to 7 pm The Sandwedge Hours Tuesday through Saturday: 8 to 11 am Contact Us Reservations: (951) 769-6654 Food & Beverage office: (951) 769-6655 sunlakescc.com/restaurant/ 15% service charge added to each guest check DRESS CODE ENFORCED AT ALL MEALS No reservations needed for Sundays with the exception of Last Sunday Brunch For menus, events, and specials, go to www.sunlakescc.com and click on the Restaurant link.

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