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What is the most time the Rules of Golf recommend for making a stroke?
The rule suggests making each stroke in no more than 40 seconds.
- 20 seconds
- 40 seconds ✔
- 90 seconds
Why: Rule 5.6b recommends making each stroke in no more than 40 seconds once you are able to play. That keeps the whole course moving.
Huh, didn't know that: Rule 5.6b adds that players should usually play faster than 40 seconds.
I take 40 seconds to swing and 40 minutes to find the ball.
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References
Answer: 40 seconds. Rule 5.6b recommends making each stroke in no more than 40 seconds once you are able to play. That keeps the whole course moving.
- The R&A, Rules of Golf, Rule 5 Playing the Round www.randa.org/en/rog/the-rules-of-golf/rule-5
it is recommended that they make the stroke in no more than 40 seconds, and usually more quickly than that
Checked 2026-10-12.
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