How do we enforce pace of play?

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Pace of Play Policy: the Committee should adopt one as a Local Rule. It may set maximum times for a round, a hole, a series of holes and a stroke, with penalties for breaching it (Rule 5.6b(3)). Recommendation to players: make each stroke in no more than 40 seconds once able to play without interference, and usually faster (Rule 5.6b(1)). Unreasonable delay (Rule 5.6a), with or without a policy: first breach one penalty stroke; second the general penalty; third disqualification. Delay between two holes is applied to the next hole. A short delay is allowed for seeking help from a referee or the Committee, illness or injury, or another good reason. Players are encouraged to let faster groups play through, and may play "ready golf" in stroke play when safe (Rules 5.6b, 6.4b(2)).