Here in South Africa the half-way house is the norm – just a
quick 10 to 12 minute break for a sandwich and cool drink (some courses take
orders by phone from 9th tee).
If the four-ball decides not to stop it normally works out
like playing through the four ball in front who have stopped.
Nice little break - works for us.
Keep up the Rules blogging.
Regards,
Lou in South Africa
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Imagine playing in Japan. I took this excerpt from a CNN
golf guide to Tokyo (http://www.cnngo.com/tokyo/play/best-japan/playing-round-ultimate-japan-golf-guide-367648)
"Depending on the club, you can expect a 2.5-hour front
nine followed by a mandatory lunch break (40 minutes to an hour) then the
second half. So, we’re at six hours now, plus travel."
Golf is more elitist over there and it is an all day activity!
Lou in New Jersey
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Linda,
Your reply was "spot on"! Come on! This is GOLF
for crying out loud. I want to play with the guy who tees off in correct order
- not the guy who is worried about the temperature of his “bacon roll.”
Sorry about the vent but pace of play is one of my pet
peeves. It is the bane of American golf. Hit the ball damn it.
Sorry again,
Lou from Atlanta
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On the other hand…my club has a RULE that on Sunday mornings
the 4-balls MUST stop for breakfast - which I happen to think is wonderfully
civilised!
Lou from the UK
