LPGA Tour Cracks Down with Stricter Pace-of-Play Policy, New Fines for 2027

The LPGA Tour is cracking down on slow play. Speaking from The Annika 2026 in Florida, the LPGA unveiled a stricter pace of play policy for 2027, with new rules including a shorter shot clock and immediate fines. How the New LPGA Pace of Play Rules Work Players will get 60 seconds per shot during 2027 season, down from 70 in 2026. The tour is also scrapping its warning system. Under the current LPGA rules, players one to five seconds over the limit get two warnings before a fine. Next season, they will face fines right away. Bigger offenses will cost more, too. Players running six to 15 seconds over the limit keep the one-stroke penalty but now add a fine. Players exceeding the limit by16 or more seconds keep the two-stroke penalty and also pay up. The tour also lowered its fine threshold from 40 timed holes to 35. Why the LPGA Tour Is Tightening Pace of Play The LPGA said pace improved after the current policy took effect ahead of the 2025 season, but it has recently flatlined.

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