1.3 Pace of Play Standard

There are three components to an acceptable pace of play: keeping up with the group ahead, not holding up the group behind, and maintaining the target time of play (Pace of Play Components). If a group is achieving at least two of these, it is considered to have an acceptable pace of play.

At Whitevale, the target time for a foursome for 18 holes during a full field of play is 4 hours and 10 minutes, or less.

A group is considered to be out of position (not keeping up) when there is an open par 3 or par 4 hole between it and the next group, or when all players in the next group are on the green of a par 5 hole and the original group has not left the tee. Groups that are out of position must either catch up, or let the group behind play through.

Whitevale endorses "ready golf" to save time. It is not necessary to wait for the player with the honour or the farthest from the hole to play if doing so would slow down play. A group searching for a ball should signal players behind to pass as soon as it becomes apparent that the ball will not easily be found.

Match Play groups must also adhere to the pace of play policy. If a match play group is out of place then it will be asked to speed up its pace or to allow groups to play through.

The Pro Shop monitors the pace of play standard by timing groups throughout the season. If a group fails to achieve at least two of the Pace of Play Components, it will be notified of the incident and documentation noting the breach will be added to the members’ files. A second breach will result in a second notification and a discussion with the Head Golf Professional; a third breach will be referred to the General Manager for his review and follow up and possibly the suspension of some Club privileges.

Revised July 8, 2024