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Players ten and under must have a caddy at all times. We
suggest players select a parent, grandparent, other family members, or
friend at least seventeen years of age as their caddy, so that both can
experience the joy of competition. We will give each player a golf cart 10
and under and they must ride with their caddy. Caddies allowed for 11-12 age
group. Parents may rent a
cart and place the bag on the cart but players must walk. Parents may
caddy for 11-12 and walk but they must carry the bag or use a pull cart.
Caddies must refrain from over-coaching the participant for whom they are
caddying. It is the caddy's duty to help the player hit each shot
within a reasonable period of time. The player shall play without
undue delay, which is defined as taking no more than 45 seconds to play a
shot. If a player takes more than 45 seconds, he or she may be subject
to a penalty. First offense: warning, second offense: two stroke
penalty, subsequent offenses: score of ten on that hole. All penalties
will be at the discretion of the tournament director or rules official.
The 45-second rule is put into place to prevent over-coaching and slow play.
Allowing a caddy is a special component of
our events as our commitment to encourage family interaction. Please
review the rules below to help make the experience more enjoyable.
Important USGA Caddy Related
Rules
1. Rule 14-2b states that
in “making a stroke,” a player shall not allow his caddy to position himself
on or close to an extension of the line of play or the line of putt behind
the ball. A caddy may position himself in this manner before the
player commits to beginning his swing but must move away once the player is
set to begin his swing. Failure to do so will result in a two-stroke
penalty.
2. Rule 8-2b states that when a player's
ball is on the putting green, the player or his caddy may before, but not
during, the stroke, point out a line for putting, but in doing so the
putting green shall not be touched. No mark shall be placed anywhere
to indicate a line for putting. Violation of this rule will result in
a two-stroke penalty.
3. Rule 17-3 states that the player's
ball shall not strike the flagstick or attendant when the flagstick is
attended or the flagstick is in the hole, unattended, or when the ball has
been played from the putting green. Should this occur, the player is
assessed a two-stroke penalty, and the ball is played as it lies.
4. Rule 8-1 states that a Caddy is one
who carries or handles a player's clubs during play and otherwise assistshim
in accordance with the rules. A player may only have one caddy at any
given time. A caddy may be replaced or eliminated at any time by the
player. No other person may offer advice or help to a player other
than his caddy.
Always remember that a rules
violation by the caddy is the same as if the player violated the rule.
A caddy must be aware of the rules and assist his player in accordance with
the rules. Rules officials are in place throughout the course to
help players when needed. |
