Exotic Golf Vacations: Golf and Spa Resorts
Enjoy your golf vacation and keep in mind, slow play ruins the rhythm of the play. PGA Tour players are "on the clock" when their group is out of position - defined by an open hole ahead of them. The 10th time a player is put on the clock during the year results in a $20,000 fine.
Once a group falls out of position and is put on the clock, PGA Tour players are allowed 40 seconds for each shot, and given an extra 20 seconds in some situations such as teeing off first. Players are supposed to be warned after one bad time, penalized a stroke and fined $5,000 for two bad times, penalized two strokes and fined $10,000 for three bad times and disqualified for four bad times.
My favorite - Avalon Lakes, Warren Ohio - a true championship course, and anyone can play it.
