Pace of Play Guidelines

Members and visitors are asked to play at good pace to make golf more enjoyable for everyone.

TRC supports the ‘R&A Ready Golf’ principles (related rule 6.4b(2)) and expects all forms of play to adhere to them, except for match play events. Players are encouraged to play ‘Ready Golf’ in a safe and responsible way.

Please aim to complete your round in a maximum time of 4 hours and 15 minutes.  Pace of Play clocks are situated around the course for your benefit.

Guidelines: 

· Keep up with the game ahead not with the game behind

· Play a provisional if you suspect that you might not find your ball.

· Walk briskly between shots.

· Make sure you line up your putts while waiting for fellow competitors to putt.

· Feel free to encourage slow playing partners to play quicker.

· A No Return (NR) is not a disaster if you are not scoring well and holding up play.

Further examples can be found in the R&A’s Pace of Play Manual. 

Some practical tips for players:

· At the Halfway House (HWH) on the South Course, be ready to play as soon as the game ahead is realistically beyond your range - not when they reach the 10th green.

· If you wish to linger longer at the HWH to finish your refreshments call the following game through.

· Players starting earliest have a key role in setting the pace of the field.  If you wish to play at a more leisurely pace, book a start time at the end of the field.

· You are encouraged to allow faster groups to play through.

· Respect the guidance of the Marshall who has been tasked by Club Management to optimise the pace of the field. If asked to make up lost ground, please do so.

· The recommended time allocated to make a stroke is 40 seconds.

· If you reach the green first, you can help others to take their shots promptly; offer to mark any impeding balls if someone is waiting to chip on; repair pitch marks.

· Mark your scorecard at the next tee.  If it is your honour, drive then mark the scores.

Monitoring and Enforcement:

· Slow Play Complaints. Any complaints regarding slow play should be made in writing/email to the Club General Manager.  The incident will be investigated, and appropriate action taken as necessary under TRC’s Disciplinary Regulations.

· If a player is identified in a slow group who consistently disregards the Pace of Play Guidelines, the player may be asked to explain his actions to the Disciplinary Committee, as defined in TRC’s Disciplinary Regulations.

Thank you for your cooperation. 

Jack Ransome

General Manager

April 2024