When you may stop play
During a round, you must not stop play except in these cases:
  • The Committee suspends play.
  • You believe there is danger from lightning, in which case you must report to the Committee.
  • In match play, you and your opponent may agree to stop play for any reason, except if doing so delays the competition.
If you stop play for any reason not allowed under this Rule or fail to report to the Committee when required, you are disqualified.