Consider the following suggestions for speeding play. In themselves each suggestion will only save a few seconds per hole but when multiplied by the number of shots/holes/competitors they can make a significant difference to the length of a round. If each player in a fourball were to save just 25 seconds per hole, 30 minutes could be knocked off a round.

• If the green is out of range, play your shot, do not wait for the green to clear.
• Walk briskly between shots - this has health benefits too!
• Having played a shot, try carrying the club just used until you reach your ball or a fellow competitor is playing before putting it away.
• Mark your card on the next tee, not on the green.
• Mark your card when others are teeing off (either before or after you have played your ball).
• Leave your bag / trolley en route to the next tee.
• Having chipped to the green, mark your ball before moving your bag / trolley to the right place and selecting your putter. This allows fellow competitors to continue playing.
• Consider the line of your putt whilst others are putting (provided this does not disturb anyone)
• The first player to hole out could be ready to replace the pin once the last player has holed out.