A player may be allowed a short delay for certain reasons, such as:
- When the player seeks help from a referee or the Committee,
- When the player becomes injured or ill, or
- When there is another good reason.
Penalty for Breach of Rule 5.6a:
If the player unreasonably delays play between two holes, the penalty applies to the next hole.- Penalty for first breach: One penalty stroke.
- Penalty for second breach: General Penalty.
- Penalty for third breach: Disqualification.
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