2021 RESORTERS PACE OF PLAY POLICY
Rule 6-7 states that the player must play without undue delay and in accordance with any pace of play guidelines.
The Resorters Pace of Play Policy is a “checkpoint” policy based on players reaching a specific point on the course by the time established by the Committee. It replaces the old policy of timing players who were out-of-position and had been warned. The concept is simple: maintain your position on the golf course. It places the responsibility for maintaining the pace where it belongs – with you, the player.
The goal of the Resorters Pace of Play Policy is to ensure that a reasonable pace of play is maintained by the entire field, not to force an unreasonable pace of play.
Expected Pace – Front Nine
|
Hole |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
|
Allotted Time |
0:17 |
0:17 |
0:15 |
0:15 |
0:15 |
0:17 |
0:14 |
0:15 |
0:15 |
|
Total Time |
0:17 |
0:34 |
0:49 |
1:04 |
1:19 |
1:36 |
1:50 |
2:05 |
2:20 |
- An extra 2 minutes has been allotted for each of holes 1 and 2 to accommodate minutes has been allotted for each of holes 1 and 2 to accommodate the waving up of the following group if needed to maintain pace of play.
- An extra 6 minutes has been allotted between nines to accommodate players making their way to 2nd nine
Expected Pace – Back Nine
|
Hole |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
|
Allotted Time |
0:17 |
0:17 |
0:17 |
0:14 |
0:17 |
0:15 |
0:15 |
0:14 |
0:15 |
|
Total Time |
0:17 |
0:34 |
0:51 |
1:05 |
1:22 |
1:37 |
1:52 |
2:06 |
2:21 |
- An extra 2 minutes has been allotted for each of holes 10 and 11 to accommodate the waving up of the following group if needed to maintain pace of play.
- Including the 6 minutes allotted between nines to accommodate players making their way to 2nd nine, our Resorters Pace of Play expectations for 18 holes is no more than 4 hours and 47 minutes.
Players must be aware of the time your group is expected to complete each hole and pass each checkpoint. If you fall behind, you are expected to play efficient golf and get back into position. This might mean playing ready golf or continuous putting - both are permitted in stroke play. In match play, it will require both matches in a foursome to play efficient golf and be ready to play when it is their turn. Clocks will be stationed behind the putting greens on holes 4 and 13. Clocks will also be placed on the teeing grounds of holes 9 and 18 giving you the opportunity to check on your pace throughout the course.
CHECKPOINTS: 9th and 18th Greens
There will be an official present on your 9th and 18th holes to record your pace. The hole is considered complete when the flagstick has been returned to the hole after all players have finished the hole.
FIRST GROUP: The first group is expected to maintain the pace as outlined above. In medal play, if the lead group passes the first checkpoint behind the Expected Pace, each contestant in the group must add a one-stroke penalty to their 9th hole score. If they also pass the second checkpoint behind the Expected Pace, each contestant in the group must add an additional two-stroke penalty to their score for their 18th hole. In match play, if the lead group passes the first checkpoint behind the Expected Pace, the entire group will be monitored and timed. Any player who is deemed to be causing slow play (taking longer than 40 seconds to play their shot) will be issued a loss of hole penalty. In medal play, a group may appeal the penalty in the scoring area before returning their scorecards. In match play, there is no appeal process.
SUBSEQUENT GROUPS: In medal play, if any subsequent group passes one checkpoint (9th or 18th hole) behind the Expected Pace AND more than 14 minutes behind the preceding group, each contestant in the group must add a one-stroke penalty to their 9th hole score. If they pass the second checkpoint behind their Expected Pace AND more than 14 minutes behind the preceding group, each contestant must add an additional two-stroke penalty to their 18th hole score. In match play, if any subsequent group passes the first checkpoint behind their Expected Pace AND more than 14 minutes behind the preceding group, the entire group will be monitored and timed. Any player who is deemed to be causing slow play (taking longer than 40 seconds to play their shot) will be issued a loss of hole penalty. In medal play, a group may appeal the penalty in the scoring area before returning their scorecards. In match play, there is no appeal process.
A player concerned about a slow player(s) in his or her group should first speak with the player(s) and encourage them to play more efficiently. Then, the concerned player, before or after penalties are assessed, may ask to have the group monitored. The individual player does not have to be identified; the request just needs to be made. At some point during the stipulated round, the group will be monitored. If a player is identified as holding up the pace of the group, penalties may be applied to that player and rescinded from the others. This is the point where players should step up and identify the slow player.
APPEAL PROCESS: In medal play, Pace of Play penalties may be appealed to the Committee and must be made before scorecards are signed and returned. In order for an appeal to be considered, there must be an action by the Committee, a circumstance beyond the players’ control, or some similar occurrence that contributed to the delay, such as an action by an individual member of the group. If the group receives a penalty for exceeding the Pace of Play for each nine, both penalties may be appealed, however, each appeal must be made and handled separately. Each appeal may result in a one-step reduction of a penalty. (I.e. three strokes to one stroke and then one stroke to no penalty, but not three strokes to no penalty)
SUMMARY: A reasonable Pace of Play during the 100th annual Resorters is a critical objective of the committee and will be strictly monitored and enforced during the event. The Expected Pace of Play times are extremely conservative and are an important part of ensuring a positive experience for both players and spectators during this year’s event.
We express our appreciation in advance to each player’s focus on improving our Pace of Play during the 100th annual Resorters and look forward to a terrific week for all involved.