Spectators

Spectators are welcome and encouraged to attend tournaments. Rules for spectators are as follows:

• Spectator carts will be allowed if approved by host facility.
• Carts MUST remain on cart path at all times! NO EXCEPTIONS!
• Spectators must stay in the rough or on the cart path and at least 30 yards away from the players.
• Spectators are allowed to carry water, umbrellas, jackets, towels, and food for the players to be distributed between holes.
• Spectators are not allowed to give advice or carry on conversations with the players during the competition. The player may be penalized for a violation. “Advice” is any counsel or suggestion, which could influence a player in determining his/her play, the choice of club or the method of making a stroke. Examples of advice: “You should hit a 6-iron here”, “Take an unplayable lie”, “Keep your head down", “Relax; take it one shot at a time”.
• The player is responsible for the actions of his/her spectators.
• Spectators may not carry a player’s golf bag and/or clubs.
• Cellular phones, pagers and other similar electronic devices must be turned off while on the competition course. First offense is verbal warning. Second offense the spectator will be asked to leave the golf course.

 

Caddies and/or Carts

Caddies and/or carts will be permitted, except for the Boys and Girls Championship Division. Each player must walk and carry his/her own clubs, unless using a caddie. Pull carts are acceptable as long as the host facility approves. A player with a physical disability may request an exemption from this policy from the BJGT  Junior Tour Officials.