Timer for lost golf ball - accelerate the pace of play every round

PoP Timer is  a simple-to-use gadget which enables golfers to accurately measure the time looking for golf balls (the 3 minute rule). Trialled and endorsed by England Golf and golf clubs around the UK.

"England Golf will continue to endorse PoP Timer wherever and whenever we can!"

Jeremy Tomlinson,
Chief Executive England Golf

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Endorsed by

Golfers prefer a
faster pace of play*

*R&A Pace of Play Survey

PopTimer Golfers walking across golf course timing their lost ball

Partner with us

PoP Timer is collaborating with the global golfing community to drive forward improvements in pace of play.

If you represent a manufacturer, Union (County, Country etc.), Association, equipment distributor or Club, please get in touch, we would welcome your input.

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"England Golf will continue to endorse PoP Timer wherever and whenever we can!"

Jeremy Tomlinson,
Chief Executive England Golf

How does the
PoP Timer work?

As soon as a player starts to look for a lost ball, the PoP Timer comes into it's own.

Press the "start" button

1 minute, 1 beep

2 minutes, 2 beeps

3 minutes, 3 beeps and then continuous beeps

Stop beeping and reset timer at any point by pressing and holding down the reset button for 2 seconds , you then get 2 beeps

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Usability test results

August 2023 trials at major golf clubs, including Woodhall Spa, surveyed over 500 golfers and provided extremely positive results.

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82%

Ease of use

75%

Acceptability of use

91%

Improves or maintains pace of play

Hear what real golfers have said about PoP Timer.

"A really useful item, our group used it a number of times, it wasn’t over noisy"

"It was very useful and should be actively encouraged"

"We were surprised how quickly 3 minutes went, easy to use and a great idea"

"Great initiative, we used them plenty and will continue to do so"

"All my group thought they were excellent, easy to use, clear to hear and saves any disputes over time"

"Having played and benefitted from 'l think that’s within 3 mins', the PoP Timer would bring consistency to the application of the rule, if everyone would use it"

Pricing

Less than the price of a golf ball or a pint!
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PoP Timer is pleased to offer volume discounts on bulk orders. Please get in touch if you have a specific requirement. Prices incl. VAT and UK delivery.
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For pricing on smaller or larger quantities please contact us or see below for our Summer Trial.

RRP £7.99 from retail partners.

200-499

£5/per unit

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500 - 999

£4.50/per unit

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1000+

£4/per unit

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