WGA Booklet for 2023-2

PACE OF PLAY Pace of play is important for the enjoyment of all players in the competition. The cooperation of every member is requested to keep pace of play on time. Slow play by a few people can lessen the enjoyment for everyone on the course. • The goal is always to keep up with the group in front of you, not to stay ahead of the group behind you. • The objective for completing an 18-hole round is four hours and fifteen minutes. Think 15 minutes or less per hole. • If you have lost sight of the group in front of you, then your group is causing a backup. If your group is experiencing pace of play issues, the WGA recommends contacting the Starter. Call or text: 828-526-6446 Slow play will be administered in the following manner: Step 1: A golf staff member will notify the group they are out of position and encourage all players to regain their position on the course. Step 2: A golf staff member will give a verbal warning to the group that they have one and a half holes to regain their position. Step 3: A golf staff member will tell the group to pick up and proceed to the next tee box. All players will record net double bogey for their score in stroke play or loss of hole in match play. The WGA has implemented a time deadline for golf competitions. Scorecards must be given to the Professional Staff by the deadline, or the individual and or team may be disqualified from the competition. Deadline for 9- & 18-Holers - 1:00pm

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