Pace of Play

 

Partner players must walk ahead of their playing partner in anticipation for the next shot 

 

Once the game has finished play stops and you must walk in.

 

Referees will be monitoring pace of play, with limited daylight hours a prompt pace of play is necessary.  A Pace of Play Policy is in place.  Players are expected to complete the holes within these intervals from their start time:-

 

Red Course		Blue Course
1hr 18	6 Holes	1hr 12
1hr 43	9 Hole	1hr 45
2hr 16	12 Holes	2hr 33
3hr22	18 Holes	3hr 32

 

1. Time Allowed for Round

Each hole is given a maximum completion time, primarily based upon its length and difficulty.

The maximum time allotted for the completion of 18 holes is 3 hours 22 minutes on the Red Course and 3 hours 32 minutes on the Blue Course.

2. Out of Position

The first group will be considered to be “out of position” if, at any time during the round, the group’s cumulative time exceeds the time allowed for the number of holes completed. Any following group will be considered “out of position” if it is more than the starting interval behind the group in front.

3. Procedure when Group is Out of Position

i) A Group “Out of Position” will be asked by the referee to get back into position within a specified time. Failure to do so may lead to players being individually timed.

ii) If a decision is taken to time a group, each player in the group will be informed the group is out of position. At the referee’s discretion, each or any player will be subject to individual timings.

4. Time Allowed for a Stroke

i) The maximum time allocated per shot is 40 seconds. 10 extra seconds are allowed for the first player to play:

a) a tee shot on a par three hole

b) an approach shot to the green

c) a chip or putt

ii) The time will start when the player has had sufficient time to reach her ball, it is her turn to play and she is able to play without interference or distraction.

iii) The time allowed includes any yardage assessment, any walking forwards or backwards and any pre-shot routine, including practice swings.

iv)  On the putting green, timing will start when the player has had a reasonable amount of time to lift, clean and replace her ball, repair pitch marks and move loose impediments on her line of putt. Time spent looking at the line from beyond the hole and / or behind the ball is included in the time allowed for the stroke.

5. Timing Ceases

Timing ceases when a group is back in position. Players will be advised accordingly.

6. Penalty for Breach of Local Rule

1 Bad Time One stroke penalty

2 Bad Times Loss of hole

3 Bad Times Disqualification

7. Procedure When Again Out of Position During Same Round

If a group is subsequently out of position during a round, the above procedure will apply on each occasion. Previous bad times and penalties applied in the round will be carried forward until the round is completed.

8. Individual Timings Without Warning

In addition to the above a player without notice may be individually timed (whether “In Position” or not). If her time exceeds 60 seconds the player will incur a warning. Any future bad times will result in penalties being imposed as highlighted in clause 6 above.