{"id":5233,"date":"2026-10-16T13:33:03","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T13:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meaztegigolf.eus\/?p=5233"},"modified":"2026-10-16T13:33:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T13:33:03","slug":"ready-golf-meaztegi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meaztegigolf.eus\/en\/ready-golf-meaztegi\/","title":{"rendered":"Ready golf at Meaztegi: keys to a smooth pace of play"},"content":{"rendered":"

A good round is one that flows at the perfect pace, and ready golf<\/strong> is the simplest way to achieve it. Playing time matters to all of us: to the group you tee off with and to those coming behind. Keeping good momentum on the course makes the experience complete, and at Meaztegi Golf we want every round on the course designed by Seve Ballesteros to be enjoyed without unnecessary waiting.<\/p>\n

There’s no need to rush or play in a hurry. Three ready golf habits are enough, and anyone can apply them from their next round. We go through them one by one, just as we shared them on our social media.<\/p>\n

Pace of play is everyone’s business<\/h2>\n

The Rules of Golf make it clear from the start: a round is meant to be played at a prompt pace, and the time each player takes affects how long the others take. R&A Rule 5.6b<\/a> asks you to prepare in advance for your next stroke and be ready when it’s your turn, and recommends making the stroke in no more than 40 seconds after you are able to play without interference.<\/p>\n

Within that same rule, ready golf<\/strong> appears as the tool players have to help the pace of play in stroke play. It also includes something very much part of club life: letting faster groups play through when they catch up.<\/p>\n

Play ready golf: if you’re ready, hit<\/h2>\n
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The first key is the one that gives the whole thing its name. In casual rounds, or when the rules allow it, don’t wait strictly for your turn by distance. If you’re ready and it’s safe, play first to keep the whole group moving.<\/p>\n

Normally the ball furthest from the hole plays first, but in stroke play the rules allow ready golf<\/strong> as long as it is done safely and responsibly. R&A Rule 6.4b gives clear examples:<\/p>\n