How to let people play through

If you find that you are holding up play, or that there is a hole or more open ahead of you, the polite thing to do is let the group immediately behind you play through — or skip ahead — of your group. The best place to do this is a par 3. After marking your ball, motion to the group on the tee to hit their tee shots. While the group approaches the green, go ahead and putt out, or, if you like, simply wait for them to putt out, before finishing that hole. There is no law against letting the group through on any other hole, however, even after you’ve begun playing it. This takes very little time, helps speed up play, and keeps everyone happy.