Newbies often have not heard of the "double par" scoring rule. That is, never take more than twice the strokes of the par score for any given hole. Example: If it's a par 3, stop taking swings after 6 total attempts. Just pick up your ball after swing (stroke) 6, and record a 6 on the scorecard.
Why the rule? To not slow up the foursomes behind you. Got to keep the game moving!
Some golfers take it a bit further. For example, on a par 5 hole, they max. out at 8 strokes. But that rule (or suggestion) doesn't always occur. But under no circumstance should amateurs ever take more than double a hole's par score...cause it ultimately delays your time to reach the 19th hole <g>.
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