# LPGA penalizes slow play in Shanghai

> LPGA imposes two-stroke penalties on players for slow play at Shanghai event.
- Title: LPGA penalizes slow play in Shanghai · Golf | Shortify
- Summary: LPGA imposes two-stroke penalties on players for slow play at Shanghai event. LPGA penalized Carlotta Ciganda and Yealimi Noh with two-stroke penalties for…
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- Source: Golf — https://golf.com/news/lpga-slow-play-shanghai
- Published: 2026-10-17T15:26:53+00:00
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- Topics: lpga, shanghai, carlotta ciganda, yealimi noh, slow play, buick lpga shanghai, sports
## Slow play penalty
LPGA imposed two-stroke penalties on players for slow play during the Buick Shanghai tournament.

> Two players have been penalised for slow play @LPGA today in china.
## Carlotta Ciganda penalty
Ciganda received a two-stroke penalty after finishing the par-4 13th hole at Sheshan Golf Club.

> Carlota Ciganda given a 2 shot penalty when in contention and responded with 2 immediate birdies.
## Ciganda's response
Ciganda followed with two birdies on the next holes and finished with a 1-under 71.
## Yealimi Noh penalty
Noh also received a two-stroke penalty for slow play during the tournament.

> Yealimi Noh also penalised.
## LPGA pace of play policy
LPGA's updated pace of play policy includes warnings and timing for groups falling behind.
## Penalty consequences
Players can lose up to two strokes for repeated slow play violations.
## Key takeaway

LPGA penalized Carlotta Ciganda and Yealimi Noh with two-stroke penalties for slow play during the Buick LPGA Shanghai tournament.