USGA implements pace of play strategy at Riviera for U.S. Women's Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 9:57 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The USGA has introduced a plan aimed at maintaining pace of play during the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club. With 156 players scheduled, the first tee times are set for 6:45 a.m. local time to ensure all competitors finish before sunset. Recent penalties for slow play in LPGA events highlight the urgency of addressing this issue. The USGA's guidelines state players should make a stroke in no more than 40 seconds and face progressive penalties for exceeding this limit. Adjustments are being made to the first and 10th holes, which are expected to create congestion on the course.
- •USGA plans to start the first two rounds at Riviera earlier to manage pace.
- •Apichaya Yubol received a penalty for slow play at the ShopRite Classic.
- •Players must complete shots in no more than 40 seconds under USGA rules.
- •The U.S. Women's Open begins on June 2, 2026.
- 9:57 PMYahoo Sports — Amid recent LPGA slow-play penalties, USGA has a plan at Riviera; now we'll see if the players do their part
"Riviera presents a unique challenge with a couple of holes that could cause long wait times. The USGA has a plan to hopefully keep play moving
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