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Scott Verplank won the Byron Nelson, Silvia Cavalleri held off Lorena Ochoa at the Corona Morelia Championship, and a few guys are miffed about Phil Mickelson skipping the pro-am last week.<\/p>\n

All important, but we have bigger fish to fry: curbing the proliferation of slow play at a golf course near you. So quit pacing off your yardages, pick up that fourth putt, and remember that your pre-shot routine does not have to last longer than any of The Lord of the Rings<\/em> movies.<\/p>\n

This week we have some causes and cures and an etiquette refresher to speed up your round and make it more enjoyable.
\n
\nHole 1: Pope of Slope<\/strong>
\nFormer USGA handicapping czar Dean Knuth has some tips to knock up to an hour off your round of golf. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 2: Golf Etiquette<\/strong>
\nA refresher on golf etiquette with some ideas on avoiding slow play from our friends at the PGA. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 3: Etiquette Animations<\/strong>
\nThe USGA put together some animations to help with course etiquette and pace of play.[Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 4: Tips to Combat Slow Play<\/strong>
\nTen easy ways to speed up your round of golf. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 5: Quick Incentives<\/strong>
\nSome courses are now offering incentives to golfers who speed up their pace of play. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 6: Round Rebate<\/strong>
\nThis article is a bit dated but the idea is a pretty good one; you get a percentage of your greens fees back depending on the amount of time your round takes. Sign me up! [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 7: Handouts<\/strong>
\nPick up a few of these from the USGA to hand out to your slow playing partners. If that doesn’t work, use a cattle prod. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 8: Fastest Round<\/strong>
\nSteve Scott holds the world record for the fastest round of golf. He completed his round in under 30 minutes and shot a 92. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 9: Deliberate Player<\/strong>
\nDo not under any circumstances become this guy. I beg you. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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