Time Par

Time par is the amount of time in which the Philadelphia Section PGA Junior Tour expects all players to complete a round. This will be expressed on a per hole basis and an overall time for 18 holes which are as follows:

Per Hole Basis (Traditional time per hole)

• Par 3 – 13 minutes
• Par 4 – 15 minutes
• Par 5 – 17 minutes

Per Round Basis (Traditional time per round)

• Par 70 – 4 hours 26 minutes
• Par 71 – 4 hours 28 minutes
• Par 72 – 4 hours 30 minutes

A group’s time begins when a member of the group has played his/her 1st stroke from his/her starting teeing ground.
The Philadelphia Section PGA Junior Tour may adjust time par during and between tournament rounds based on average group times.

Factors in Determining Time Par

• Difficulty and length of course
• Walks between holes
• Conditions of Competition
• Pace of Play history for course

Pace of Play Tips

• If your ball might be out of bounds or lost outside of a penalty area, play a provisional ball (Rule 18.3)
• If a situation arises and you do not know how to proceed, play a second ball under Rule 20.1c. You must report all facts to a Rules Official afterwards regardless of score.
• Place golf bag off the putting green in a direction that is on the way to the next tee.
• Anyone can search for a lost ball. Parents and spectators are encouraged to follow 1 shot ahead to spot for errant shots.
• Identify your golf ball and show to fellow competitors.
• Get your yardage before it is your turn to play.
• Read your putt before it is your turn to play.
• Be aware of who is away. If you are not sure, ask.
• Recognize when someone will need the flag tended or your ball marked.
• Get to your next shot without delay. It is more important what you do between shots than during.
• If a ball is not found after a brief search the fellow competitors should go forward and play their shots to the green and let the player and spectators continue the search.
• Know where your group is in relation to the group in front of you.
• Take the appropriate amount of clubs for your shots around the green.