I played Pebble and I have to say, I was bitterly disappointed. The pace of play was abysmally slow and tedious taking 3 hrs to complete the front nine. With daylight diminishing, the group in front were chopping away, oblivious to time and consideration for other groups following, wasting precious minutes, leaving us irately thinking, "Really? All this mind numbing waiting before every single shot for $495?!" There was no mention of a temporary green on number 13 either and I thought it was a little rude to keep that one silent or not make paying customers aware of this at least at the pro shop beforehand.

The vast expense they charge to play, should encompass an experience like no other rather than churning out a conveyer belt of as many punters as possible at a ludicrously high price. It should mean an efficient co ordination of on course marshalling (which is frankly non existent as they potter about in golf carts) and ushering players along to keep a steady rhythm going.

Surely there has to be some degree of encouragement about moving groups around the course at a steady pace? This is acknowledged by golf's main governing bodies, including the USGA who issue penalties to tour pros who don't adhere to the rules. I know it would create more enjoyment and ironically, an improved standard of play but amateurs emulate what they see on TV of course, before inevitably missing that 3ft putt.

As for the caddies we witnessed, most are utterly clueless and have a complete lack of common sense about the game without a care for seemingly basic etiquette, before being compensated a decent sum of cash post round. I actually felt sorry for the guys in front of us at Spanish Bay who had hired this scruffy looking kid for the day.

I understand that charging extra for golf carts too is good business but honestly, restricting them to cart path only is painful to watch as patrons have to walk to and from their ball at snail-like speeds, occasionally not taking the correct club. It does keep the fairways in pristine condition though which I did appreciate.

I played Spanish Bay and Spyglass too which of course are nice, but suffer that same dysfunctional movement of groups around the holes. I hope you are able to resolve the issues mentioned courteously and provide a better understanding of the way the golf is run by management.