If everyone cooperated and played ready golf, the pace of play would not be an issue. The problem is that not all golfers are aware , and, unfortunately, some do not care about those who play behind them. The pace of play for those who play early in the day is always faster than for those who play late. On our property, the front nines are always slower than the back nines. It is never appropriate, or accurate, to double your front nine time to project your total playing time.
Many customers exaggerate their total playing time.
We keep good records of when groups tee off and when they finish. Often, a group will complain that a round took over 5 hours when in fact, from 1st tee to 18th green, their actual time was 4 hours and 45 minutes. We have implemented a system that accurately tracks actual elapsed playing time, and it has proven beyond any doubt that there is no such thing as a 6 hour round at Stow Acres. When a group is behind, the groups following them expect us to speak with the offenders about picking up their pace. Then, when our Player Assistants ask the offending group to play faster, we are accused of harassment.