Definition: Definitions from the Official Rules of Golf appear
courtesy of the USGA.
Stipulated Round: The "stipulated round" consists of playing the holes of the course in their correct sequence unless otherwise authorized by the Committee. The number of holes in a stipulated round is 18 unless a smaller number is authorized by the Committee.
As to extension of stipulated round in match play, see Rule 2-3.
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