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Do you want to squeeze a game of golf into your schedule but not sure how long it’ll take? If you don’t have time for a full 18-hole course, then playing 9 holes is the perfect way to still hit the links. While there are a few factors that speed up or slow down your golf game, we’ll help you figure out how much time to carve out no matter your skill level. Keep reading to find out what factors change the play time and how long it will take to finish each hole.
Things You Should Know
- Expect to spend about 1½–2 hours on the course to play 9 holes of golf.
- Anticipate spending 2¼ to 2¾ hours on the green if you're playing with a partner, and up to 3½ hours if you're playing with a group of 4 people.
- Lower skill levels, multiple groups golfing, and course difficulty may all slow down your golf game.
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- If you want to play 18 holes of golf, expect to take around 3 ½ –4 hours on the course. [14] X Research sourceThanks
- Try to hit the ball in the middle of the club face each time so it goes a consistent direction and distance.Thanks
- Before you putt, take a second to read the green . Find the lowest point of the green and check the slope to see which way the ball may roll.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lockhart/fees-facilities/golf-course
- ↑ https://www.golf-madness.com/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-golf-9-holes-with-a-cart
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- ↑ https://img.bluegolf.org/files/copgajr/COPGA/2022_CPGA_Jr_Policies.pdf
- ↑ https://www.usga.org/pace-of-play-resource-center/tips-and-suggestions-for-improving-pace-of-play.html
- ↑ https://www.deerpassgolf.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-play-9-holes-of-golf/
- ↑ https://www.usga.org/pace-of-play-resource-center/tips-and-suggestions-for-improving-pace-of-play.html
- ↑ https://youtu.be/sY2wQGk-kQc?t=17
- ↑ https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lockhart/fees-facilities/golf-course
- ↑ https://youtu.be/RWBJ6EPdEV8?t=559
- ↑ https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/rules/rules-2019/rules-of-golf/rule-18-interpretations.html
- ↑ https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lockhart/fees-facilities/golf-course
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