Unless the regulation states otherwise, acts done "during a round of 18 or fewer holes played in the sequence prescribed by the Committee" do not include those taken when play is halted under Rule 5.7a. For the sake of this rule: "During" means at any time before the next scheduled start of play. Thus, if there is a sudden thunderstorm with heavy rain and lightning that stops play on the first hole, the pro can take appropriate action (move some of his or her things out of the way, close some gates, etc.) without violating this rule. However, if there is more than one round of play that day, he or she could not leave the course without violating this rule because it would prevent him or her from finishing the round later in the day. Similarly, if the pro leaves the course for any reason other than to finish the round, such as to get food or drink, he or she has violated this rule. However, if he or she returns before the end of the next round, then there has been no violation of this rule. This rule applies only to actions taken by the pro. An amateur can take any reasonable action during a round, including moving objects off the golf course, without violating this rule.