Reply To: pace of play

[Bob Newman]

The new OB local Rule is not for Tournament Play. It was advertised as a chance to play a Tournament just like the pros, I do hope that it is not put into play as it eliminates the “pressure” of tournament play in getting a “ball in play”. As it is now, we have courses that will not eliminate the DZ’s that take the Penalty area completely out of play(not what is recommended by USGA) and if this is added, the WA would have to change the way the Event is advertised. Two of the new LOcal Rules that need to be added are, E12 (? I think) which deals with Dropping Back on the LIne and the one about replacing a damaged club.