GENERAL CONDUCT
Your child or friend is attempting to
play top-level competitive golf and this
is NOT the time for any coaching. Quietly follow players and keep
your expressions of joy and/or
disappointment to a minimum. Please do not embarrass your child in
front of other players and spectators. Smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages should be kept at a minimum at
all events - cigarette butts look
horrible on the golf course and smoking
sets a poor example for the kids - enjoy
the fresh air and exercise!
DRESS CODE
All spectators
must dress in appropriate golf attire
or clothing of a similar nature.
Blue jeans, t-shirts, tank tops,
short-shorts, flip-flops and other
overly casual attire should NOT be worn
at any FJT function. Gentlemen
should remove hats when entering the
clubhouse, pro shop or grill. All attire
must also meet club guidelines.
CELL PHONES
Cell phones should not be
used on the course. Please turn
off all electronic devices or set them to silent. Calls may be
returned at the clubhouse by cell phone
at a later time (if the club permits).
Some host clubs do not allow cell phones
on their property.
COMMUNICATING WITH PLAYERS
Spectators who need to talk with a
player (for health reasons and handing
them sunscreen, food or beverages)
should do so in front of other
spectators and/or players.
ADVICE AND RULES OF GOLF
Rule 6-1 states "The player and
his caddie are responsible for knowing
the Rules."
RULES OFFCIALS
Rules Officials are stationed on the
course to assist players when they are
unsure how they should proceed, to
monitor pace of play, and for emergency
situations. Players and spectators
should notify an Official when a someone
needs assistance.
Most Officials are volunteers and the
number of Officials per event will vary. When there is no Official nearby to
assist, players should play a second
ball under Rule 3-3; remember - it is
the player's responsibility to know the
Rules.
When an Official is assisting a player
all spectators should stay at least 25
yards away and should not get involved
in the conversation. Spectators will be
brought into a situation only if asked
by the Official.
Spectators should not confront
Officials. If a spectator has a
question, or information, for an
Official it should be done away from the
players and in a calmly manner.
ADVICE (Rule 8. Advice;
Indicating Line of Play)
"Advice is any counsel or suggestion
that could influence a player in
determining his play, the choice of a
club or the method of making a stroke.
Information on the Rules or on matters
of public information, such as the
position of hazards or the flagstick on
the putting green, is not advice."
Spectators are encouraged
not to give
information on the Rules to players
because frequently the information is
incorrect and/or Rule 8 (Advice) is
breached. Violation of the Rules will
typically lead to a penalty for the
player(s) involved. For additional
information please carefully read Rule
8, and the Decisions on the Rules of
Golf under Rule 8.
General Penalty for a breach of Rule 8
is: loss of hole in Match Play; or two
strokes in Stoke Play.
HOW TO PROPERLY FOLLOW A GROUP
(Where you should stand & walk)
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Follow your players from a distance
(at least 25 yards) and stay in the
rough or on the cart paths. You should NOT be in the fairway.
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Stay to the side of the action and
remain still and quite while all
players play.
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Do not lag behind the participants
as this often delays the group
behind.
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Move forward to the putting green
when all shots have been completed.
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Putting Green -
Spectators must never be on the
putting surface and should observe the
putting green from a reasonable
distance that will not interfere
with the players
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Looking for Balls -
Please help spot balls for all
players. Spectators are encourage to
watch each player's shot closely and
may assist searching for a lost ball
during the five-minute search
period.
SPECTATOR CART POLICY
(Failure to follow these policies
can result in your cart being taken away
at any time and may result in your
privileges being suspended for future
events.)
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Carts may be rented by spectators
based on course availability -
the daily fee is determined by each
individual club and will be posted
in the player's information on the
website.
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Spectator carts must stay on the
cart path at ALL times. If the
course doesn't have cart paths then
the cart must stay in the rough at
all times.
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Only 3 carts will be allowed per
group.
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Carts may only move forward on the
golf course (from tee to green)
except in case of a weather evacuation. Carts may not move while
competitors are playing a stroke
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Only 2 people per cart are allowed
except during evacuation.
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Spectator carts will NOT be used for
shuttling of players from green to
tee unless stated on the Notice to
Players (local rules sheet) that is
given to each player.
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Spectators carts will be used to
assist with evacuation of players
and spectators and may leave the
cart path as necessary during an evacuation.
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Spectator carts may carry water for
players but no golf equipment and
may also carry any other spectator's
items such as umbrellas etc..
APPRECIATION OF CLUB STAFF AND
OFFICIALS
It is appropriate to express
your appreciation to the host club,
its staff and the FJT officials
conducting the event. Please
recognize that your actions may
influence the future ability of
other junior golf organizations to
use the club and it is your
responsibility to be a gracious
ambassador of junior golf. Set
a great example for your child and
all the people present:
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Say thank you to the golf
professional, club staff and members
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Be patient with staff and officials
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Write a thank you note to the club
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Express your thanks to our
volunteer officials
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Be courteous at all times
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Do not wear hats indoors
