Originally Posted by taylor111947

Slow play is usually a matter of not understanding the concept of playing 'ready golf' and not understanding golf cart etiquette not the skill of the person playing. I have a high handicap, but was taught early on the importance of several simple considerations that save time especially if there are people behind you:
Never spend a lot of time looking for a lost ball.
Spend the time getting to your ball thinking about how you are going to hit the next shot and what club you are going to use.
Take one practice swing.
If you and your partner are on opposite sides of the course, let your partner drop you off, take a couple of clubs with you if you are not sure what you will need and walk to your ball after you have hit - don't wait to be picked up.
Always park your cart on the side of the green closest to the next tee.
Set a limit to the number of strokes/hole and pick up after that. My current club has a suggested limit based upon handicap. The better the player the lower the limit.
I know there are other suggestions, but these are the ones that come to mind.