804.02 Beginning Play

A. Shotgun Starts (rounds where several groups start simultaneously): At a scheduled time, scorecard(s)
shall be distributed to the player listed first on each hole. After the cards have been
distributed, groups shall be given adequate time to reach their assigned teeing areas. A loud
noisemaker, such as an air horn, shall be used to indicate that there are two minutes remaining
until tee off. This signal shall be a series of short blasts. At this time, players are to end
practice and all practice shots and move promptly to their teeing areas. A throw by a player
between the two minute signal and the start of the round shall receive a warning if observed by
two or more players or an official. After being warned, subsequent throws by the player during
this period, if observed by two or more players or an official, shall result in one penalty
throw added to the player's score, regardless of the number of throws. An extended blast of the
noisemaker begins the round and signals the scorekeepers to call the throwing orders. If a
player is not present to throw when it is his or her turn, the scorekeeper shall allow 30
seconds. If the player has not thrown after the 30 seconds has elapsed, a score of par plus
four is to be entered for that hole. This procedure continues on any subsequent holes for which
a player is absent. No holes shall be replayed. If a complete round is missed, or if a player
does not finish a round, the player may, at the discretion of the director, be disqualified.

B. Staggered Starts (rounds where groups start one after another on a certain hole): The player
shall start at the time announced by the director. Players may practice until their group
prepares to tee off provided their practice does not distract players on the course. If a
player is not present to throw when it is his or her turn, the scorekeeper shall allow 30
seconds. If the player has not thrown by then, a score of par plus four is to be entered for
that hole. This procedure continues on any subsequent tee offs for which a player is absent. No
holes shall be replayed. If a complete round is missed, or if a player does not finish a round,
the player may, at the discretion of the director, be disqualified.