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5Playing the Round
5
Playing the Round
Purpose of Rule: Rule 5 covers how to play a round – such as where and when a player may practise on the course before or during a round, when a round starts and ends and what happens when play has to stop or resume. Players are expected to:
- Start each round on time, and
- Play continuously and at a prompt pace during each hole until the round is completed.
5
Playing the Round
5.1
Meaning of Round
A “round” is 18 or fewer holes played in the order set by the Committee.
When a round ends in a tie and play will go on until there is a winner:
- Tied Match Extended One Hole at a Time. This is the continuation of the same round, not a new round.
- Play-off in Stroke Play. This is a new round.
5.2
Practising on Course Before or Between Rounds
For purposes of this Rule:
- “Practising on the course” means playing a ball, or testing the surface of the putting green of any hole by rolling a ball or rubbing the surface, and
- The limitations on practise on the course before or between rounds apply only to the player, not to the player’s caddie.