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Old 10-13-2010, 06:48 PM
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The only way that this is proper etiquette is if the group ahead is playing at a normal pace and you are playing too slow. If the group ahead is faster than the norm, there is absolutely no reason for your group to rush ahead if it is already playing at the suggested pace. Filling that gap changes nothing. If the starter is getting everybody off at their appointed tee times, it does not matter if somebody finishes ahead of schedule. It only matters if slower than prescribed play causes a backup.
I was sure that I was right, because Sweetie always says, "we need to keep up", but when I asked him just now about this situation, he agrees with you. So you are right and I am wrong. I apologize.