Ready Golf means thinking ahead so that you're ready to play when it is your turn. Ready Golf applies everywhere on the golf course — on the tees, on the fairways and on the greens. Ready golf does not mean rushing. If you prepare your shots in advance, you can take your time and play Ready Golf.
On the Tee
- Be ready to tee it up; no casual conversations, stretching exercises, etc. on the tee box. Your tee shot should not take any longer than 40 seconds (that includes ONE practice swing).
- Shorter hitters should hit first.
- Carry an extra ball in your pocket.
On the Fairway
- Take appropriate clubs to your ball (one shorter, one longer and one just right) and hit without delay.
- Limit search for lost balls to 2 minutes. Complete your shot before helping another player find her ball.
- The cart driver should drive her partner to her ball, let her partner choose her clubs, then immediately drive to her own ball (if it’s not in the other player’s “line of fire”) and get ready to play.
- If the player with ball that’s farthest out is not ready to hit and you are, then go ahead and hit your ball.
On the Green
- Place your extra clubs on the ground between the green and the path to your golf cart so you don’t forget them.
- Study your putt while others are putting. When you putt, you want to take your time so you make a smooth, unhurried stroke. If you’re properly prepared, you should be able to approach the ball, take your stance (including ONE practice swing) and make your putt within 20 seconds.
- If the player with ball that’s farthest out is not ready to putt and you are, then go ahead and putt.
- Leave the green immediately after holing out and proceed promptly to the next tee. Wait until you reach the next tee box before putting away clubs and entering your score on the card.