Rule of the Month: Order of Play/Ready Golf

When starting a hole, generally the player with the lowest score on the previous hole plays first. After starting a hole, the ball farthest from the hole is usually played first. However, the Rules encourage “ready golf” to help improve pace of play as long as it is done in a safe and responsible manner.

In four-ball play, you and your partner can play in whatever order you think is best when it is your side’s turn to play.

FAQs:

• Can I play out of turn to save time?
• Can my partner and I play in whatever order we choose?

Related Resources:

• Video – Encouraging Prompt Pace of Play

Read the Rules:

• Rule 5.6 – Unreasonable Delay; Prompt Pace of Play
• Rule 6.4 – Order of Play When Playing Hole