Pace of play is one of the most misunderstood parts of golf. New golfers often think they have to hit every shot quickly. They do not. The aim is to keep the space between shots small and the space between groups sensible.
Prepare while someone else plays
Watch the person who is hitting, but use the time to prepare your own next shot. Work out your yardage. Choose a club. Put your glove on. When your turn comes, you should be ready to focus on the shot rather than begin the entire process from the beginning.
Walk with purpose
You do not need to march. You do need to move towards your ball rather than waiting for someone to remind you where it is. Take a sensible route, carry the clubs you are likely to use, and leave the dramatic sigh for the nineteenth hole.
Search fairly
Everyone loses balls. Give yourself a reasonable amount of time to look, then move on. A lost ball is disappointing. Holding up three groups to conduct a full investigation is worse.
Be ready around the green
Park your bag or trolley on the side of the green nearest the next tee when it is safe and permitted. Mark your ball, read your putt, and keep an eye on the group behind. Small decisions here save more time than rushing a shot.
The best pace feels almost invisible. Nobody is being hurried, but nobody is waiting for a ceremony either. That is the sweet spot.
Find your rhythm
Nobody Told Me Either covers pace, pressure, and the practical logic behind keeping a round moving.