A "round" is 18 or fewer holes played in the order set by the Committee.

When a round ends in a tie and play will go on until there is a winner:

• Tied Match Extended One Hole at a Time. This is the continuation of the same round, not a new round.
• Play-off in Stroke Play. This is a new round.

A player is playing their round from when it starts until it ends (See Rule 5.3), except while play is stopped under Rule 5.7a.

When a Rule refers to actions taken "during a round," that does not include while play is stopped under Rule 5.7a unless the Rule says otherwise.

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