Rules & Regulations

The 2008-09 USGA Rules of Golf, Canongate Junior Tour rules and regulations along with local club policies govern play.

Rules Violation: If you see a violation, tell your opponent. Do not involve spectators or parents. If you cannot agree on the ruling, bring it to a rules committee member or the Tournament Director by the end of the round and before score cards are signed and turned in. If there is any question, play two balls from the location of the potential ruling. You must follow these directions or the infraction may be ruled invalid.
Tee Times: All players must arrive at the first tee ten minutes before assigned tee time. If a player misses the beginning of the starter's briefing, they will receive a two-stroke penalty on the first hole. Players arriving at the first tee after their scheduled tee time will be disqualified. Players should have their ball marked and score card in hand before starter's briefing starts.
Pace of Play: Players are expected to keep pace with the group in front of them. A group will be deemed to be out of position on the golf course when they are over time par. Time par is determined by each hole taking an average of 15 minutes to play and or staying up with the group in front, each player should not take more than 45 seconds to finish a shot. All players in a group found out of position will be given a warning and asked to pick up pace. If the group continues to fall behind, each member of the group will be timed. If a player takes more than the allotted time, he or she may be subject to a penalty. First offense: warning; second offense: two stroke penalty; third offense disqualification. Caddies are asked to refrain from over-coaching the player. It is the caddie's duty to help the player hit each shot within a reasonable period of time. The 45-second rule is in place to assure playing without undue delay and to prevent over coaching and slow play.
Distance Measuring Device: Players are permitted to use devices that measure distance only. Devices that are capable of gauging or measuring other conditions are not permitted. Penalty: Disqualification
Dress Code: Players and caddies must adhere to the following dress code: only acceptable golf attire is permitted. Players are prohibited from wearing shoes with metal spikes, short shorts, swimwear, and denim of any kind, t-shirts or tank tops. Players and caddies without appropriate attire will not be permitted to participate.
Code of Conduct: Violations of the code of conduct including: abusive language, club throwing or slamming club on ground, cheating, disrespect of volunteers or officials, abuse to the golf course or the facilities, littering, or any other conduct unbecoming of a player. Cell phone use by players is strictly forbidden on the course. First offense: warning; second offense two-stroke penalty; third offense: disqualification. Repeated violations may lead to rejection of future entries.

No use of tobacco, drugs, or alcoholic beverage for the contestants or caddies. Use will result in disqualification.
Gambling by players or caddies will result in disqualification.

Caddie Policy:

All contestants WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE BOYS 16-18 AGE DIVISION are allowed to have caddies. Caddies must be at least thirteen years or older. Players are encouraged to have caddies to help them play their best. It is also vital for caddies not to over coach and to have their player hit each shot within a reasonable amount of time, and not to be disruptive to any player or caddie in the group. If a caddie becomes disruptive, he/she will be warned of the problem. If the problem continues the caddie will be dismissed as a caddie from that event. The player is responsible for the actions of his caddy. The conduct of caddies will be monitored by the CJGT officials and by other caddies and players in the group. The CJGT Tour Director and/or Tournament Director will have the final decision on any incident that occurs.

Adverse Weather:

Under all circumstances, the CJGT staff will do everything possible to complete a tournament regardless of weather conditions. Unfortunately, this sometimes requires that we play in adverse conditions. We do play in the rain. We do not play if lightning or thunderstorms are present. If it is not possible to complete all 18 holes of a tournament and all players of an group have completed 9 holes, the CJGT will post these groups' 9 hole scores. No refunds will be given if nine holes of an event are completed. If it is not possible to finish nine holes, the entry fee paid by participants may be used toward a future event. Because of costs already incurred by the CJGT at these events, we are unable to give refunds due to adverse weather.

CJGT Spectators Policy:

Spectator carts may be rented from the golf shop, based on availability at each golf course. All golf carts must stay on the cart path at all times and must stay behind the junior furthest from the hole. The cart cannot be moved while other juniors are playing their shot. Failure to abide by these rules will result in a warning; second failure will result in the removal of the golf cart. Spectators MUST remain on cart paths, where provided, or in the rough away from any player and must stay up with the group they are following. Spectators may assist players in finding a golf ball as well as serve as fore caddies, if the player wishes. Spectators are allowed to carry water, umbrellas, jackets, towels, and food for the players. Spectators must observe play from positions which do not interfere with or delay the play of any competitor or group of competitors. Talking to players, other than "good shot" or the like, or the use of any form of visual communication with the player could result in an automatic two stroke penalty, as it will be assumed the player is in violation of Rule 8. Spectators should not give rulings to players. Spectators MUST adhere to the CJGT Dress Code Policy at all times. Spectators must observe golf etiquette at all times and respect the conditions of the golf course, facilities, and services provided by the host club. Acknowledging good shots of all players in a group displays good sportsmanship. Golf requires concentration and can only be accomplished by surrounding quiet. Score cards, denoting official scores, are the players' responsibility. Any discrepancy in scores shall be decided between competitors (Rule 6-6a&b). The player is responsible for the actions of his/her spectators. The CJGT reserves the right to remove from the golf course any spectator who is viewed to be interfering with any competitor or displaying improper conduct. The aforementioned action could ultimately result in the competitor, of the spectator involved, being expelled from the Tour.

Age Divisions

Contestants will compete in the age division based upon their age as of June 1st. Players have the option to play in an older age division; however once they compete in that division they may not go back to a younger division for the remainder of the season. PLAYERS MUST COMPETE IN THEIR CURRENT AGE DIVISION FOR THEIR FIRST THREE EVENTS BEFORE HAVING THE OPTION TO PLAY UP.

Boys Age Groups/Yardages

16-18	6000-6800 Yards (18-holes)
14-15	6000-6800 Yards (18-holes)
12-13	5600-6400 Yards (18 holes)
9-11	2400-3000 Yards (9 holes)
7-8	Par 3's Red Tees Par 4's 200 Yards Par 5's 300 Yards (6 holes)

Girls Age Groups/Yardages

13-18	4700-5900 Yards (18-holes)
9-12	2400-3900 Yards (9-holes)
7-8	Par 3's Red Tees Par 4's 200 Yards Par 5's 300 Yards (6 holes)

Points System

The following points will be used to establish a champion in each age division of the tour, which will be crowned at the end of the season. All "major" events are worth double points.

1st Place 500 points	7th Place 125 points
2nd Place 400 points	8th Place 100 points
3rd Place 320 points	9th Place 75 points
4th Place 260 points	10th Place 50 points
5th Place 200 points	Post a Score 25 points
6th Place 150 points