Here are a few tips on etiqeutte allowed and encouraged under the rules of golf to help speed the pace of play.

• Always play without delay and keep up with the group in front of you.
• Invite faster groups to play through. A par three hole is probably the best place to allow a group to play through. Either let them trough on the tee or waive them up while you are on the green.
• Don't move, talk, or stand close to a player making a stroke.
• Don't step on anther players line of putt. The reason is you may alter the grass between their ball and the hole. Some people become very upset when this happens. You are better off not testing them.
• Don't play until the group ahead is out of the way.
• Shout a warning if your ball may hit someone. I laugh every time I hear comedian Greg Haun say "Golf is the only sport I know where you can hit someone as long as you yell FORE."
• Repair divot holes and ball marks. Smooth footprints in bunkers. If you are unfamiliar of your responsibility to keep care of the course, ask, please.
• Don't drop clubs on the putting green, or lean on a club. If by accident you mark the green with a club repair it with your divot tool.
• Replace the flagstick carefully in an upright position.
• In the case of a serious breach of etiquette, the Committee has the authority to disqualify a player.
• Leave the course in the condition in which you would like to find it.
• If your ball may be lost outside a water hazard or out of bounds, you may play a provisional ball before you go forward to look for the original, provided you announce your intention to do so.

Etiquette is an important part of the rules of golf. Whenever you play be responsible and do your best to follow the rules of etiquette. If someone in your group is unfamiliar with any of these rules  please take the time and expalin them. It will be your contribution to the game.

Most golf courses place subtle reminders that your [Tag-ice]golf round[/Tag-ice] should take four hours or less. I have seen clocks on tee boxes, overhead displays in [Tag-tec]golf carts[/Tag-tec] that inform you wher you should be right now, all types of reminders that pace of play is on every course managers agenda as a top priority. And rightfully so.

Have you ever raced to the golf course anxious to get your best round ever underway only to regret that you ever left the house because it took three hours to finish the front nine? If you play with any regularity you know this is just wrong and easily prevented. Please don't find yourself being screamed at from the group behind you for slow play. Hopefully you have arrived here for a few pointers before you head out to a course and have no understanding why everyone around may be upset with you.

Here are a few pointers that can help you keep up with the group in front of you. If you did not know, staying ahead of the group behind you is not the goal. Your goal instead is too push forward the group ahead of you. But don't insult them by hitting your ball into the group or yelling out to "speed up" or "get going." Just keep pressing forward and they will feel the sense of urgency you have placed on them. 

• Plan you shot while walking to your ball or while others are playing. Most often slow play results from walking together from each persons next shot in a group. Start down the fairway with your group then break off from the pack towards your ball. Once there study your lie, decide which club to use, factor the elements, and get ready before it is your turn. Once it is your turn to play take your time getting into a comfortable stance, clear your mind of all prior planning, exhale and swing. Repeat this routine all the way to the green and you will be just fine.
• Line up your putt when others are putting and be ready to play when it is your turn
• Walk briskly between shots.
• Walk directly to your golf ball unless you are assisting others with a search
• If riding, take several clubs with you so you do not have to return to the cart.
• Be efficient with your pre-shot routine. Take one or two practice swings not seven or eight. Save that for the range. This is play, not practice.
• Play a provisional (extra) ball if you think your original might be lost in a hazard or out of bounds.
• Leave your clubs on the side of the green you will exit towrads the next tee.
• Exit putting green promptly after holing out. Tell your stories on the way to the next tee box not on the green.
• Unless experienced play the standard tee and not the championship tee.

Have your group follow these guidlines and if they need help understanding why you are pushing them around explain why pace of play is so important. Everyone will appreciate your contribution to the game