[ronat1]

Golf is a very socializing activity and there is also a time and place for socializing on the course. There's plenty of time to socialize while riding in the cart to the next tee or to your ball, as well as walking to and from the green & cart.
I have been playing golf for over 50 years and am fortunate enough to still play to a single digit handicap. I have aslo worked on course as a Ranger/Ambassador for numerous years and have seen and heard just about everything.
I am a firm believer that pace of play has absolutely nothing to do with a persons playing ability or whether they're a male or female, but with an individuals ability to have a little respect and consideration for others on the course.
Unless someone is playing in a sanctioned tournament then everyone should be playing "ready golf", especially here in TV due to the amount of scheduled play. It would be much more considerate and enjoyable for all involved whether you're beginners or advanced players.

"Ready Golf" is just a means to help maintain the pace of play on the course by following a few simple suggestions:
1. Being ready to play when it's your turn to safely hit. You don't have to be the fartherest away.
2. After finishing the hole go directly to your cart and drive to the next tee before writing your scores down.
3. Take extra clubs to your ball so you don't have to return to the cart.
4. Once your score has reached double par pick up.
5. Last and probably most importantly, play from the tee markers commensurate to your playing ability which means check your ego.

In the summer months in TV it's not as crowded and at certain periods timing is not that big of an issue. The "in season" period, usually November through mid-May, everyone wants to get their round in before it gets dark and believe it or not it only takes one group to back up the entire course.

A good rule of thumb is to try and maintain your pace with the group in front of you and you can't go wrong.

Everyone can still socialize while on the course playing but please just show a little bit of "respect, consideration & etiquette" to everyone else and the course.

Thank you