"Pace of Play" has become perhaps the number one topic in golf the past decade. Experts throughout the golf industry- from leading organization such as the PGA of America, the PGA Tour, the NGCOA, as well as top golf management company executives- have discussed various pace of play initatives all designed to speed pace of play. And still, after a decade of discussion the average round of golf still exceeds 4-1/2 hours, which leads to longer rounds, increasing frustrated golfers, and fewer rounds booked by golf facilities.