Playing the course prior to a stroke play competition

[bobmac]

It would put them at a disadvantage, but if it was your own course, would it make much difference? Also, conditions such as weather can change so much in a day that a practise round might actually be pointless and even a disadvantage if the wind drops and the sun comes out (or vice versa). If you want to push the fairness thing to extremes, should you limit the amount of time a player can warm up/practice before a competition so those who have to rush to make their tee time are not 'punished' too much? You will never get a perfectly level playing field (or golf course).

What would happen if 100 people turned up on the first tee hoping to play a few holes before a comp?

 

[Neilds]

What would happen if 100 people turned up on the first tee hoping to play a few holes before a comp?

Not sure what your point is. As most comps at my place are less than 100 entrants, not something I would need worry about.

 

[bobmac]

Not sure what your point is. As most comps at my place are less than 100 entrants, not something I would need worry about.

Ok, 75...50...does it matter?
I was told many years ago that practice on a course on the day of a stroke play event was nigh on impossible with the numbers potentially involved.
However, match play games only involve 4 players at most so ample opportunity for all 4 to get on the course so fair for all 4 which is why it's allowed in match play

 

[Lord Tyrion]

What would happen if 100 people turned up on the first tee hoping to play a few holes before a comp?

If the club had a booking system, this would not happen. You book a slot, out you go. No slot, you can't go out.

 

[bobmac]

If the club had a booking system, this would not happen. You book a slot, out you go. No slot, you can't go out.

On a medal day?

 

[rulefan]

I believe that all our County comps have one round in the morning and the second in the afternoon

 

[Neilds]

On a medal day?

You would have to get up very early to get out before a medal

 

[Lord Tyrion]

On a medal day?

Refer back to post #1. There is a specific scenario being asked about.

 

[bobmac]

Refer back to post #1. There is a specific scenario being asked about.

And my point still stands...unless everyone in the comp is given the opportunity to practice on the day, then no-one should be allowed.

 

[bobmac]

You would have to get up very early to get out before a medal

Exactly. And therefor not allowed.