Pace Of Play | Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour

Pace of Play

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.