Policies

Pace of Play

Standard Playing Time
Because of the increased demand for playing time and for the playing enjoyment of all golfers, the management team is committed to minimizing slow play. Radrick Farms Golf Course can easily be played within FOUR HOURS AND 15 MINUTES, with the turn made from the front to the back nine within TWO HOURS. This is the maximum playing-time standard that will be applied.

Pace of Play Policy
If a group fails to make the turn in two hours and has created a gap in play, they will be (1) asked to skip hole #10 to make up time or (2) asked to leave the course after the front nine. Any group not maintaining the pace of play standard may be asked to skip a hole and close the gap at any point on the course. This policy applies to everyone including men, women, youth, seniors, and leagues. Monitor your group's pace-of-play. Check your watch frequently. USGA playing time averages are 9 minutes for a Par 3, 14 minutes for a Par 4, and 17 minutes for a Par 5. Please inform your guests of this policy.

Proper Tee Usage
To maintain the established pace of play and contribute to a more enjoyable round of golf, it is strongly suggested that you adhere to the following tee usage based on a golfer's USGA. index:

Playing Through is Strictly Prohibited
One of the key ingredients in the improved elapsed playing time has been the restriction against allowing groups of any size to play through. The objective is to have every group meet the standard playing time. Playing through delays the group being played through and exacerbates slow play.

Golfers will be expected to exercise the following self-corrections in expediting play:

• Arrange the match in the locker room, golf shop or practice tee, not after you get on the first tee.
• Wear a watch or carry one in your bag.
• A four-player group is the standard and the maximum.
• Play ready golf! Don't stand on formalities such as who has honors on the tee, who's away, etc. Whether you are on the green, tee or in the fairway, putt or hit on a "who's ready basis." Of course, exercise caution. Do not endanger other players.
• Inform guests of our policies and explain "ready golf" rules before teeing off.
• Always be ready to hit your ball. Plan your next shot as you are approaching it.
• Maintain an aggressive pace between shots.
• Tee off promptly at each hole without undue conversation.
• As a player finishes putting out, go directly to the next tee without waiting for all players to putt out. The last player then replaces the flagstick their self.
• Carry a spare ball in your pocket in case you need to hit a provisional.
• Do not deliberate unduly over putts!
• Do not spend too much time searching for lost balls; five minutes is the maximum time allowed. However, the pace of play policy is still enforced regardless of how many golf balls you lose!
• If your group agrees, play the "leaf rule," drop a ball without penalty.
• Every golfer must play their own set of clubs.
• One slow player in a group is not a reason for slow play, use peer pressure to get your friends to play faster.

The 10th tee is reserved for you 2 hours from the time you tee off from the first hole. Feel free to purchase refreshments from the food cart and then MOVE ON! Golfers are not permitted to sit down and eat between nines; doing so will back up the entire golf course.