The etiquette of golf as printed in the Rules of Golf shall be observed at all times. In addition:

1. Walk smartly between shots and between holes.

2. Do not mark cards on greens or on the next tee if you are holding up play

3. Call through the following group as soon as it becomes apparent a ball will not be readily found. Do not wait until 3 minutes have elapsed before doing so.

4. Do not leave trundlers or carts in front of greens and do not take them between greens and bunkers or on to any teeing grounds.

5. Do not do anything to distract other players whilst they are playing a stroke.

6. Be conversant with the Rules of Golf and the Local Rules of the course you are playing.

 

RULES OF GOLF Members should make a thorough study of the Rules of Golf to ensure that they are observed. Local Rules for play at Akarana are printed in abbreviated form on the score card and are shown in full on the various notice boards. These may be varied from time to time and will be posted upon the notice boards over the signature of the Golf Operations Manager or Club Captain

 

Pace of Play – Akarana Golf Club

At Akarana Golf Club, we pride ourselves on providing an enjoyable and efficient golfing experience for all members and guests. A key part of this is maintaining a steady Pace of Play, ensuring that everyone can enjoy their round without unnecessary delays.

Target Time for 18 Holes

• The expected time for a group of four to complete 18 holes is no more than 4 hours.

• For groups of three, aim for 3 hours 45 minutes, and for two-ball groups, around 3 hours 30 minutes.

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Pace of Play Guidelines

To help achieve this pace, we encourage the following:

1. Play Ready Golf

• Be prepared to hit when it's safe — don’t wait unnecessarily for honors.

• Hit when ready, especially off the tee, in the fairway, or on the green.

2. Keep Up With the Group Ahead

• Your place on the course is directly behind the group in front, not ahead of the group behind you.

• If there is a hole open in front and the group behind is waiting, invite them to play through.

3. Limit Time Spent on Lost Balls

• Spend no more than 3 minutes looking for a lost ball.

• Play a provisional ball if there's a risk your shot may be lost or out of bounds.

4. Be Efficient on the Greens

• Read your putt while others are putting.

• Leave your bag or cart on the side of the green closest to the next tee.

• Putt out where practical rather than marking short putts.

5. Keep It Moving Between Shots

• Walk briskly between shots and be ready to play when you arrive at your ball.

• Play your shot before helping a playing partner search for their ball, if appropriate.

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Group Responsibility

All players in a group are equally responsible for maintaining pace. If your group falls behind, please:

• Make every effort to catch up quickly.

• Allow faster groups to play through if you cannot maintain pace.

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Staff Monitoring

Our marshalls and staff may remind groups about slow play. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping the course flowing smoothly for everyone.