PGA Tour Rookie of the Year frontrunner Eric Cole says he's benefitted from advice from his former Tour pro mother.
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How long does it take to play 18 holes?
A number of factors impact how long a round of golf lasts. These include weather conditions, course setup, the number of people in your group and more. In general, though, here are some average times.
| Group Size | Time |
| Two people | 3 – 3.5 hours |
| Three people | 3.5 – 4 hours |
| Four people | 4 – 4.5 hours |
Especially during a busy time (like on the weekend), four hours is a good average for how long to expect to be on a golf course. We’ll break down how this time is calculated as well as how you might be able to save a few minutes here and there.
What factors affect how long it takes to play a round of golf?
The first set of factors are within your control: your skill level, the size of your group, whether you are walking or driving a cart, and your playing style, which we will discuss below. The factors you can’t control include the weather, the course setup, how busy it is and course rules like tee-time intervals.
How long does it take to play one hole in golf?
A typical par-72 golf course has four par-3 holes, 10 par-4s and four par-5s. Here are the pace of play guidelines from the United States Golf Association.
Number of Players | Par 3 | Par 4 | Par 5 |
| Groups of Four | 15 minutes | 17 minutes | 19 minutes |
| Groups of Three | 13 minutes | 15 minutes | 17 minutes |
| Groups of Two | 11 minutes | 13 minutes | 15 minutes |
With this chart in mind, you can calculate how long it will take if you have a larger group or if you play alone. However, this is only one part of the equation.
A reader was reprimanded for placing his bag on the tee box. Was he really in the wrong? The Etiquetteist weighs in.
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Patrick Mahomes, in an interview during the Netflix Cup, revealed the perfect number of beers to drink when playing golf.
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We'll never own enough hats. As golfers, we love and appreciate a good hat, especially here at GOLF. Here are some of our favs from this year.
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The RSM Classic kicks off on Thursday as the finale of the PGA Tour's new Fall Series. Here's who we are betting on in Georgia.
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Lilia Vu topped Celine Boutier in the LPGA's season-long points race with a win at The Annika last week, while Open Championship winner Brian Harman is among several PGA Tour players looking forward to the tournament in St. Simons Island, Georgia.
The Netflix Cup ended on a sour note, with winners Carlos Sainz and Justin Thomas accidentally dropping and breaking the trophy.
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We Tested a Modular Golf Bag
The Bag Boy ZTF (Zip-to-Fit) brings a new concept to the carry bag by adding removable pockets that allow the golfer to adjust its storage capacity.
Bag Boy says that the ZTF was “engineered to simplify the golfing experience. Zip-to-Fit functionality allows users to easily unzip and remove larger exterior pockets on the golf bag. This feature enables golfers to transform a traditional stand bag into a lightweight Sunday bag with ease and eliminates the need to own multiple golf bags.”
Key features include:
Two removable pockets to cater the bag to your roundFour-way organizer top with full-length individual dividersSwivel clip attachment system for easy shoulder-strap separationTop-Lok® technology, a patented bag-to-cart attachment systemFour members of the MyGolfSpy Forum were given the privilege to test, review and keep the BagBoy ZTF bag.
First Impressions
As soon as the bags landed on their doorsteps, testing started and the first impressions started rolling in.
The Netflix Cup — the streaming service's first foray into live sports — was golf on acid. It took one swing for wackiness to take over.
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What do you do if you ask a playing partner to identify a ball but they end up being incorrect? Rules Guy has the answer.
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Full RSM Classic Thursday tee times for the opening round in Georgia, featuring Brian Harman, Zach Johnson and more.
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Pro golfer Justin Thomas and Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz were the first winners in the Netflix Cup on Tuesday at Wynn Golf Club in Las Vegas.
Four-time major champion Rory McIlroy, one of the PGA Tour's most vocal supporters during its battle with LIV Golf, has resigned as a player director on the tour's influential policy board, a tour official confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday.
Rory McIlroy announced his resignation from the PGA Tour's Policy Board in the midst of a battle for professional golf's future.
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Angel Yin collected a sizable bonus this week while reminding golf fans that she never takes herself too seriously.
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Chris Kirk, who walked away from competitive golf for more than six months in 2019 to focus on his mental health and sobriety, was given the PGA Tour Courage Award at the RSM Classic.
Brian Harman struggled so much earlier this year he considered putting away his clubs and changing jobs. Then he won the British Open.
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The care and craftsmanship that goes into every bottle of Dewar’s limited-edition Double Double makes it a memorable holiday gift.
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