What's The Quickest You've Ever Played 18?

[Zakko]

Last Sunday, I was fortunate enough to be by myself, with a cart, behind no one. I managed to finish 18 holes in 1 hour and 49 minutes. I also managed to loose a sleeve of balls in the great autumn conditions, as well.

[Norm66]

That's fast. I've done it in 2:45 or so, but that seems a little quick. Three hours would be my preferred time for 18.

[Rynofskie]

I'm with Norm66, I think about 2:45 to 2:30 is about the fastest I've ever played 18 holes. Any faster than that, and I'd be making horrible shots every time. At 1:49 you are averaging 6 minutes per hole. That sounds a little too hurried for me. I could see getting closer to the 2 hour mark at a really short course, but anything less than that is really pushing it for me.

[FIJIGolf23]

I don't remember the exact times, but I have played numerous rounds in around 1hr-45minutes to 2 hrs. I had the same conditions; cart, completely open in front of me, etc. I know the course very well and I wasn't rushing. I just got a good rhythm going.

[JumpHigh_HitHard]

I once did 36 holes in just under 4 hours. It was a cold rainy day in April, so the course was completely empty.

I was keeping a pretty strong pace, but by no means rushing.

[HarlDane]

Theres a little 5400 yard par 69 course around here that I can play in about 2 hours. It's a little run down, but at $14 all you can golf it makes a great place for practice.

[allin]

I have played 18 walking in 2.5 hours and twice around a flat executive in just over 2 before. On a course that requires me to hit good shots It takes me about 3. Both of these courses were 0 on the shot value and green reading difficulty.

[Shindig]

Theres a little 5400 yard par 69 course around here that I can play in about 2 hours. It's a little run down, but at $14 all you can golf it makes a great place for practice.

Wow... and you're only an hour or so from me. SJV is near Rancho Cucamonga, right? I'd love to give that course a go.

As for me, I rarely get a chance to play quickly. I keep up with the group ahead of me, but the fact of the matter is that I play on L.A. Municipal courses, so I don't have a chance to have the room out in front of me. But I did play in 4 hours in Palm Desert earlier this year. Jim Thorpe played in 2:35 last Thursday and shot a 64; he went on to win the tournament. I realize I'm not him, but it's fun to say.

[flash]

I can't wait to ask the same group which tees off first every saturday morning(they do so because from Oct 1-March30 there are no booked times and these fellows have no problem showing up at the course at 6am.only to tee off at first light,which is 7:30am.1st. come first served, anyways..... they play in 3hours/45 mins. BUT my foursome teed off first this last saturday only because early birds were a no show and we played in 2hours/55mins.first group should set the pace and ...end of story.Cheers Flash

[Ruckus]

The fastest I can possibly play 18 while still enjoying myself is 3 hours. Thats walking, I never use a cart unless I am playing with a pregnant friend (happens more than you would think.)

[HarlDane]

Wow... and you're only an hour or so from me. SJV is near Rancho Cucamonga, right? I'd love to give that course a go.

I'm in in the other SJV near Fresno, so I'm a few hours north of you.

[lamebums]

2 hours and 15 minutes. I was taking my time on the front nine.

[iacas]

I live 2.9 miles from Whispering Woods. I've had tee times at 7:50am and been back at my computer by 10:00am. So... 2 hours tops.

[FortAsel]

Well, I think something around 3h30min... But I allways have those slow players in front of me... and they appear to do that on purpose...

[buggyman]

the fastest I have ever played 18 holes is 50 minutes.. Yes that is not an error. 50 minutes for 18 holes. I shot a 74 on par 71. I was the asst pro and would close the shop and go out after the course was closed. I would take a cart and never pull the flag. Would hit a shot and start driving almost as soon as it landed. I know that is extreme but I am a FIRM believer in that golfers would score better if they played faster and did not think so much over ever shot. Line up look once at target and swing.