Finishing with 2 on a card

[MIdiscgolfer]

As I understand it if one person out of a threesome leaves mid round for whatever reason that the other two need to join a different card before continuing the round.

Question 1) What's the penalty if they don't? meaning they justcontinue the round as a twosome.

Question 2) If they wait for the group behind them when the group behind gets to their last hole the twosome will still have a hole or more to play. Is the second group obligated to follow them to finish the round and if not what happens if they don't?

[black udder]

I'll be interested to hear this since it could be really awkward if you have some foursomes and threesomes and a 4-some is forced to take on 2 more. That could really throw off the pace of the match for that round - especially if the two are INT.

[Frank Delicious]

From the rulebook:

To promote fairness, groups shall not be less than three
players, except under extenuating circumstances, as
deemed necessary by the Tournament Director. In cases
where fewer than three players are required to play
together players, an official is required to accompany the
group.
D. Groups shall not be more than five players and should be
limited to four players whenever possible.

so to answer your first question, there does not seem to be a penalty, just that it is advised against but the TD can override that using their judgment.

As for your second question, it seems like no one from the joined group is required to stay with them. They could seek out an official to stay with the twosome and then leave.