2001 Player Handbook

Official Time
Tournament Committee will establish the Official Time by calling 303-499-7111.
The clocks on the starting tees are the "OFFICIAL TIME". An inaccurate time on any other clock, is not an excuse for late to the tee.  The responsibility of being ready to play at the appointed time lies solely with the individual player.
Late to the Tee
Rule 6-3 Provides: "The player shall start at the time laid down by the Committee." The NGA Tour incorporates the Note under 6-3 that allows the player to be up to 5 minutes late with a 2 stroke penalty. After 5 minutes, he shall be disqualified.
A player must be present and Ready to Play (present on the teeing ground with a club and ball) when the 1st player of the group is instructed to play. The order of play is not relevant.
Pace of Play
1. Slow Play
The NGA Tour Pace of Play is adopted from the PGA Tour Pace of Play Policy effective January 1, 1997. See Note 2 under rule 6-7.

Rule 6-7 states, in part: "The player shall play without undue delay and in accordance with any pace of play guidelines which may be laid down by the Committee." The following pace of play guidelines and slow play penalties and fines, except during match play competitions, have been adopted.

2. Definition of "Out of Position"
The first group to start will be considered out of position if, at any time during the round, the group exceeds the time allotted per hole, as detailed on the applicable course's Pace of Play Time Chart.

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