KC BLAZE SOCCER CLUB

There is not a person out there who plays golf that thinks waiting on the group in front of them is a good thing. There is not another sport where each players rhythm can get out of timing due to other players. If you're playing on a course with a large amount of traffic, waiting is inescapable. It may be that there are bad players out there taking a large amount of shots or other players who analyze each shot to the point where it takes them forever to execute.

You know at some specific point you're going to be forced to handle slow play, but how does one do it? These are some tips I tell my students.

Have a good approach out on the course. You could be doing 1,000,000 other activites at the time, but you do a hobby that you enjoy. Look around and take in the surroundings. Have a chat and speak with your playing partners. Play small games with them on the tee box to use the time. Whatever you do, stay positive. Getting annoyed won't speed any person up and will actually cause you to not have an excellent time.

If you'd like to keep yourself in rhythm with the repeated beginning and stopping then you have to have a preshot routine. Have some way to reset your consciousness and tell your subconsious that it is time to get ready. This will enable you to hone your focus and concentration so you can give each shot your best.

The other option is to select when you play. Stick to the "off" times like early in the morning on weekends or the middle of the weekdays when there aren't very many groups in front of you. Join a private club where there are not many members. Stay clear of the popular courses.