Encourage players to hit when ready, rather than strictly adhering to the honor system.
Set a maximum time for players to take their shots, typically around 40 seconds for a shot.
Players should be ready to move to their next shot or hole as soon as it's their turn.
If using golf carts, players should drive to their ball and then walk to their partner's ball if it’s in the same direction, rather than returning to the cart.
Encourage players to practice putting and chipping on the practice green rather than taking excessive time on the course.
Play in groups of 4 or less to help maintain flow on the course.
If a group is consistently waiting, consider allowing them to play through.
A helpful rule of thumb to gauge your pace is to ensure you maintain good visual contact with the group ahead at all times.
EACH PLAYER within the same group shares the responsibility of maintaining the Group’s Pace of Play!
In the Rules of Golf, Rule 5.6a is the relevant Rule in relation to unreasonable delay of play. It provides that “A player must not unreasonably delay play, either when playing a hole or between two holes”.
The penalty for a first breach of Rule 5.6a is one penalty stroke and for the second breach, a general penalty (loss of hole in matc
In the Rules of Golf, Rule 5.6a is the relevant Rule in relation to unreasonable delay of play. It provides that “A player must not unreasonably delay play, either when playing a hole or between two holes”.
The penalty for a first breach of Rule 5.6a is one penalty stroke and for the second breach, a general penalty (loss of hole in match play, two-stroke penalty in stroke play).
If a player breaches the Rule for the third time, he or she is Disqualified
-CPT Team
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