Definition: Simply put, hit when ready. The Rules of Golf and golf etiquette prescribe the proper way to determine hitting order on a golf course. On the tee, honors; everywhere else, away hits first.
But ready golf allows the golfers within a group to take their swings when each member of the group is ready to play. If you reach your ball and are ready to hit, while other members of your group are not yet prepared, then go ahead and hit.
Ready golf is a good way to speed up play. Keep in mind that while there are no penalties under the Rules for violating order of play, it is considered poor etiquette to do so. Ready golf should only be played when it is prescribed by a tournament organizer, or when all the members of a group agree to it.
Examples: The Golf Guide's group was playing a little slow, so all the members agreed to start playing ready golf.
