Pace of Play

 

 

Players should be aware of the Pace of Play Rules and adhere to them while competing in a WOTT Event.

 

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 will be available prior to play.

 

2.  Out of position

 

The first group and any other group after a starter's gap 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

 

a)  A Group "out of position" will be asked by the referee to get back in to position within a specified time.  Failure to do so may lead to players being individually times.

 

b)  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 referees discretion, each player will be subject to individual timings.

 

4. Time allowed for a Stroke

 

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

 

1.  a Tee shot on a par 3 hole

 

2.  an approach shot to the 

 

3.  a chip or putt

 

b)  The time will start when the player has had sufficient time to reach their ball, it is his or her turn to play and they are able to play without interference or distraction.

 

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

 

d)  On the putting green, timing will start when the player has had reasonable amount of time to lift, clean and replace their ball, repair pitch marks and move loose impediments on their line of putt.  Time spent looking at the line from 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

 

Stroke Play

 

1 Bad Time      One Stroke Penalty

 

                         Stableford:  Deduct 1 Point from Total

 

2 Bad Times     Additional Two Penalty Strokes

 

                         Stableford:  Deduct a further 2 Points from Total

 

3 Bad Times     Disqualification

 

                         Disqualification

 

 

 

Match Play

 

1 Bad Time      One Stroke Penalty

 

2 Bad Times     Loss of hole

 

3 Bad Times     Disqualification

 

7.  Procedure When Again Out of Position During the Same Round

 

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