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Rule of the Month: Order of Play/Ready Golf
Rule of the Month: Order of Play/Ready Golf
April 1, 2021
When starting a hole, generally the player with the lowest score on the previous hole plays first. After starting a hole, the ball farthest from the hole is usually played first. However, the Rules encourage “ready golf” to help improve pace of play as long as it is done in a safe and responsible manner.
In four-ball play, you and your partner can play in whatever order you think is best when it is your side’s turn to play.
FAQs:
Can I play out of turn to save time? Can my partner and I play in whatever order we choose?Related Resources:
Video – Encouraging Prompt Pace of PlayRead the Rules:
Rule 5.6 – Unreasonable Delay; Prompt Pace of Play Rule 6.4 – Order of Play When Playing Hole
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