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I,do think that if any group be it a 1, 2,3,4 or 5-some is slowing up play,Then that slow group has the responsibility to let the fast group play through.There is no need for a Marshall if the golfers know the Golf Rules.But in the event that the slow group is not picking up pace or not allowing the fast group to play through,then it's Time for the Marshall.

not much you can do.. most would let a twosome or faster group pass.. unless they are also waiting or keeping pace with the multiple groups ahead of them. the best advise i can give is to try not to sneak in a quick round when there is a chance you coutld get held up. i try to take a mindset that i will match the pace. slow down my game.. diddle and enjoy the time on the course. but i understand your frustration. just think the best someone can do is back off.. make contact with the group behind to do the same there is no place to go.. enjoy your time on a great golf course. wait an extra min or two before you tee off.. make sure they are well well clear and take a seat wile you wait.. or chip around off the tee box and out of sight.. enjoy your round and try to help others enjoy theres.

Good advise from High_Lander and bradley894. You might also consider trying the search feature. I'd be surprised if it didn't result in many diverse and sometimes entertaining views on the topic. Enjoy!

ya.. there are some great rants and thaughts on the topic.. many have tried many things to fix this puzzle.. just seems that some situations call for strong tactics.. you must study all situations using past and future threads and compile a hand book.. study your enemy... Its NOT LIKE YOUR GOING ANYWHERE. learn there weaknesses... Bad habbits and plan your move using your handbook.. then STRIKE! BE SWEFT ! NO REGRETS!

First of all, I assume by slow play you mean a group that is out of position, because if they're all stacked up in front of them there isn't much you can do.

People like options.

Ask them: "Would you like to pick up the pace, or would you prefer that we play through and allow you to continue at your current pace?"

Since this topics been brought up again, I thought we could have a little fun.

You know the group ahead of you is slow...
...when you see one of these on the next tee box.

You know you are in for a long day on the golf course when you see...
...this cart pulling the trailer rather than the other way around.

Now it's your turn.

All sound advise and will let you know of any other problems I occur while playing. Yes the 4 some was way behind by 2 holes, you've seen it I'm sure they look like there speeding up and then boom. We waited till the last minute to voice our discuss, which was a kind jesture to see if we could slide by while waiting behind them @ a Par 3 Tee Box. They totally ignore us, a 166 yd hole took them 25 min's. I think the biggest problem was they were all friends of the marshall as he was watching them and keep close to them. My real problem was they were older gents and should have known better, I'm 60 yrs young and still to this date hate to be a problem for anyone over anything.

When we finally got by with the Marshall's help, one of them replied
" so you got some good looking honey you can't wait to get home to "
I replied no sir just wanted to finish my round today as dark was closing in. Regardless of our starting time, some folks just are plain A-holes. I've been playing over 40 yrs and have seen this time after time and kind of used to it in our crowded town here in Houston. But by golly I paid my fee to play 18 holes, if I'm having a bad day or someone in my group is duffing balls over and over. Take a Dang +3 or whatever and move on, why spoil someone's else game. Trust me I hate _itching but dam it makes you Mad.
Oh BTW., we saw 3 groups of 4 pass through them by the end of the round. We made it in just as darkest fell and the other groups that passed through went straight to the Pro Shop to complain cause they didn't get to finished. Oddly enough the 4 older gents stopped after the 9 hole and had already packed up and went home.. Errrrrrrr!
Ok, I'm off the Box. But please be kind and let faster players play through and just cause we're a little faster doesn't mean we're better. It's just the right thing to do!!

Funny Stuff, Mr. Mark

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ask a marshall to help you out, play slower or go home ...

A foursome has an advantage in the ensuring fist-fight against a 1, 2, or 3-some. So if you play fast, play with tough guys (or ladies).

Of course most golfers should have the basic knowledge of good etiquite before stepping foot on a golf course but there is so many that don't. The obvious thing is to let them play thru but in some cases theres no place for them to go anyways. But for those who don't, sometimes there's nothing wrong with having someone from your group take the cart up to them and just politely ask them, look guys your really holding us up here, if you really don't mind can you just give us five minutes by waiting on the next tee box and let us play thru. Too many people in todays society period feel they have to get their blood pressure boiling and come out with fists raised and for what reason. What happened to people just being polite. Be nice, you'll be surprised where it gets you in life. Sometimes it may not work, but at least your being the better person. Let them be the a$$ and don't lower yourself to there level, because whats the old saying, misery enjoys company~

I got to contribute to part of the solution today.

I was asked to play with two beginners and Mr. Sourpuss who clearly only cared about himself. The Marshall helped me get Mr. Sourpuss in another group by the time we got to the 2nd hole. These two beginners were playing their very first round on a regulation course. I let them know I'd stick with them and show them the ropes. The main point I made was how to play ready golf to keep up with the group in front TO TAKE THE STRESS OFF OF THEM.

They got it. We had a great time. They learned a lot about course etiquette and how to improve their game. But most important they fell in love with the game...and we all know we need more golfers to keep our game healthy.