Keep up the pace

Here are a few tips on how to keep a good pace on crowded days at the course. No one wants to be the slow poke who keeps getting a visit from the course marshal. This article was taken from the PGA website.

"Slow play is when your group is not keeping up with the pace of play of the group in front of you. Certainly, all new golfers feel the push to maintain pace of play. Yet, there are several things you can do to help keep pace.
First, walk at a reasonable speed between shots. You don't have to race. Still, you should not treat it as a leisurely stroll through the park.
Begin planning your next shot as you approach the ball by studying the strength and direction of the wind. If you are unfamiliar with the course, ask your caddy or a playing companion if there is any hidden trouble around the green or any local knowledge that might be helpful. Finally, when you reach your ball, check the lie, select your club, visualize your swing and shot and then play your shot.
From the time you select your club until you actually hit your shot, you should take no more than 30-45 seconds. The important point is that you need to be ready to play when it is your turn.
It is the player's responsibility to know where his or her shot finishes. Keep watching the flight and roll of the ball until it has stopped. You also need to follow the shots of your fellow competitors, and help them find where their balls have landed. If for some reason, you aren't ready to play when it is your turn, encourage one of your fellow players to go ahead and play. This is known as "Ready Golf.""