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Maue, thail, sensitive to the fact golfers are on the courselm the rust place to relax and emoy themselves, has several ideas on how the pace of play can . be stepped dp' without loss of enjoy- ment. Inherently) most golfers regard. less of ability are not slow play- ers. But irritating habits like waiting and watching while part- ners do the same, looking for lost balls for unreasonable amounts of time, alternating putting around the hole and failure to waive faster players through despite open holes are the most common reasons for log-jams And failure to observe common sense golf etiquette, like waiting until the next tee before marking scores, or placing your bag, cart or electric golf car on the path to the next tee before putting, also causes "y.rse-clo1rging. delays. . "The biggest change I'd like to see is the continuous putting rule n and I'm not talking about just amateurs,» but all golfers. . "lf you have a 3Moot putt and §t§r2he it to within a couple of feet, I l 18 yy,51ryi,ttt, that in. not in 8ttyone all“ line, I think you should he forced to putt out. Ifyou watch people play, they take so much me time on those 1-3 footers. If they putt out continu- ously. then you eliminate that back and forth, who’s next gtuff around the pin." Another Inhit “we would like to I00 formed ia, especially through the goon if other groupe or playing parts" In not in Yon: m. hit when ready. ame - slow play -.. " the 1992 ason begins. Actually, the slow play dilem- a is the sum total of a number of rrit.ating habits that golfers - m novice to scratch - have icked up, usually in an attempt to emulate the professionals they see on television each week. But in addition to ruining others' rounds, slow players con- tribute to giving courses unde. served bad names and reputa. tions. At Foxwood Golf Club just outside of Waterloo on Erb. St. W., head professional Danny Maue takes great pride in his tlab's attempt to eliminate slow play and make everyone’s game an enjoyable one. "We really try to keep on top of the rules here," said Maue last week, as he went about his Mai. ness of getting the 27-hole Fox. wood layout ready for opening later this month. “In fact, it's one of our club's biggest Insets that members and green fee players know they can come out has and play their round in four bonus or 4:15 about 95 percent ofthe time. We're always looking for ways to speed up play and our layout helps too. We have three nines, and once you get into the ftrat couple of holes on any of them (nines), the pace pick; up nicely? [Call it the muse ofthe six-hour und. In fact, call it what you want, ut there is no denying that this rea’s crowded golf courses will ontinue to address one of the lost annoying aspects A of the "Thatrth. type of thiilg that's ck Cam I Ironicle m on can help smspdiiirf rithout losing enjoyment chittrifa" ""_te,teter'e"- *W M. more difficult to enforce, because golfers see the guys on TV stand- ing in the fairway, looking ar- ound, gauging wind and yardage. But for a pro, that's their living. There's no sense for the average golfer to stand on one side of the fairway and wait for his playing partners to go through their routines and hit the ball before he even starts preparing to hit his. It Proudly supported by; “ATERLOO I Chromcle and We're delighted to be hosting the second annual Bernhardt insurance Golf Classic, with proceeds to Camp McGovern, the Ontario Summer Camp for Big and Little Brothers. A host of celebrities, including Gordie Tapp, one of Canada's best-loved entertainers, helped make our debut scramble-format event a smashing success last year. And when we tee it up Thursday, July 9 at the prestigious Conestoga Country Club, we'll have Gordie "on Tapp" again this year as our honorary chairman (and avid shotmaker). Many of last year's teams have already confirmedtheir entry, but our expanded field gives you the chance as well to rub elbows with Gordie, NHL stars and other famous celebrities for a day of great golf and great fun. Your donation to Camp McGovern entitles each team or . t individual registering a place in the tournament, luncheon, golf shirt, - elegant dinner, entertainment/auction and a fabulous prize table. f T C _ All this, plus representation at our special media/draft day t " where you get to select your tournament celebrity', Don't delauy - register lor the Bernhardt Insurance Golf Classic today. And then join us as we play July 9, so our Little Brothers can play all summer long... REGISTRATION FORM Team Captain Address o-ooo-ore-tutr-dr-uh-de") BERNHARI metalsoummumhdo-m-v-mw Box 0103,w; “Us. D-k.ore--oervtsAoareetrard Phone (519) ot-e-i-uit-riots-tedt/tFist" DVISA C2Mastekard a Name City Feature Golf Pages WE ALREADY JE-T2?cSraED GORDIE ON TAPP- CAN WE DRAFT You, TOO Most clubs today have visible reminders in the form of signs or local rules posted to help speed play. They exist for everyone's enjoyment, and all golfers should dltheir utmost to adhere to them. no one is in the way, hit when ready." Because the game is fun for no one when you’ve got the curse of the six-hour round hanging over you. Name Address City Signarun . City .--------- Citv____.____ . PC --------- PC _------.---- Mail tot John Thompson BERNHARDT INSURANCE GOLF CLASSIC Box 0103. Waterloo, Onllrio N2] 316 Phone (519) 884-4050 Fax (519) 7490027 Name Address Beautiful, Challenging 18 Hole Layout - Green Fee Players Welcome - Accepting Tournament Bookings - 1992 Memberships Available " Licensed Lounge with Banquet facilities - Full stocked Pro Shop and Driving Range We Invite You To Play . . . One of the Finest Courses in the Area ELMIRA GOLF CLUB r-ttfl, Pro Shop (Tee Times) Office,..........,. 'iii)).,:),)] YES! Please sign the following av. Ut Individual Entry (5150) U AJMM V as: , w WATERLOO was. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 1. 1992 . PAGE 27 ty F cyl CPGA Professional - Bill Stady Just Vt mile west of Elmira on Road 86. Located in a bermtiful country setting Name Address U Team (5600) Exp . 669-1652 669-1651