Helpful TIps for Players and Parents

About Alternate Players, Triple Bogey Maximums, and Conceding Short Putts to Speed the Pace of Play

Not all matches have an alternate player, but those that do should move quickly! The Alternate is an important teammate, even when he/she is not hitting shots. The ball not chosen needs to be retrieved, the flag may need tending, the bunker needs to be raked. All are important activities, and all are easily accomplished by any alternate. An alternate must not retrieve an opposing team’s ball unless asked to do so by that team.

Abiding by the triple bogey maximum is another way to help with pace of play. No hole in PGA-JLG can be won with a triple bogey, so players are encouraged to pick up, if they have not holed out after their double bogey putts or shots.

PGA-JLG plays a scramble format, and is supposed to be recreational and FUN! Teams are encouraged to concede short putts. It may not be the best competitive strategy, but it allows players to practice a more important quality, sportsmanship! It will also increase your pace of play by 5-10 minutes per match.

We realize the players are young and must walk the nine holes (pull carts are permitted), but a PGA-JLG match should not take more than 2 hours 15 minutes if all players follow these tips.

PARENTS-please stick to the cart paths if spectating. Our course charges a cart fee if you decide you need to follow along in a cart. Please allow juniors to play, give them encouragement but allow them to make mistakes as this is how they will learn.