Abstract: A system and method for timing the play of golfers on a golf course having a plurality of golf holes. A timer is positioned at selected intervals on the golf course. Each timer is set back in time relative to its preceding timer in an amount equal to a predetermined playing time between each timer and its preceding timer. Each timer includes an assigned mark for each group of golfers which moves relative to a timing indicator for indicating the speed of play of each group of golfers between each timer and the preceding timer. Preferably the timers are positioned at each tee of the golf course. The timing indicator shows whether the golfers play the preceding interval faster, slower, or equal to the predetermined playing time.