2011 Canongate Junior Tour Policies

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The 2010-11 USGA Rules of Golf, Canongate Junior Tour rules and regulations along with local club policies
will GUIDE CJGT officials in administering events.

1. Rules Violation: In the spirit of developing young players and to ensure an enjoyable experience, there
   will be no disqualification of players due to rules violations. Rules infractions are opportunities for CJGT staff
   to teach players. One or two-stroke penalties may be assessed by tournament officials under the guidance
   of the rules of golf. If players cannot agree on a specific 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-a decision on what score is used will be made
   by an official following play.
2. 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 warning. Players arriving at the first tee after their sched-
   uled tee time will be worked into the event on a space available basis. Players should have their ball marked
   and score card in hand before starter’s briefing starts.
3. Pace of Play: Players are expected to keep pace with the group in front of them. As a guide, 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, they will be warned and asked to speed up.
4. Distance Measuring Device: Players are permitted to use devices that measure distance only. Devices that
   gauge or measure other conditions are not permitted.
5. Dress Code: Players must adhere to the following dress code: only acceptable golf attire is permitted. Play-
   ers and caddies 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.
6. Code of Conduct: Violations of the code of conduct include abusive language, club throwing or slamming
   club on ground, cheating, disrespect of volunteers or officials, abuse to the golf course or the facilities, litter-
   ing, or any other conduct unbecoming of a player. Cell phone use by players or caddies is strictly forbidden
   on the course. First offense: warning; second offense two-stroke penalty. Repeated violations will lead to the
   player having to go before the CJGT Board to discuss disciplinary action.
   1. Use of tobacco, drugs, or alcohol by contestants during the round is prohibited.
   2. Gambling by players is prohibited.

CADDIE POLICY

BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 6-11:
Contestants are allowed to have a parent or guardian caddy for them. Caddies will be monitored and assisted
by the CJGT officials to help with pace of play, as well as teach the rules and etiquette of the game. The
CADDIE is to assist in the scoring of each hole and insure the scorecard is correct before the player signs and
submits it to the CJGT official.

BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 12-17:
Caddies are NOT permitted in these age divisions. Players must either carry their own bag or utilize a pull cart
to transport their clubs.

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
stipulated holes of a tournament, the CJGT staff will determine a fair amount of holes to score. No refunds will
be given if points are able to be awarded in an event. If it is not possible to score an event, the entry fee paid
by participants may be used towards a future event. Because of costs already incurred by the CJGT at these
events, we are unable to give refunds.

CJGT SPECTATOR 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 can-
  not be moved while other juniors are playing their shot.
• 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.
• Spectators are allowed to carry 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.
• Spectators MUST adhere to the CJGT Dress Code Policy at all times.
• 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 1, 2011.

Boys Age Groups/Yardages:

Girls Age Groups/Yardages:

POINTS SYSTEM

The following points will be used to establish a champion in each age division and to determine qualifiers for
post-season play.

If a player posts a score they will recieve 25 points.

TIES

In the event of a tie for medalist in a respective age division, the players involved will play a sudden-death playoff
to determine the winner. The starting hole will be determined by the Tournament Committee and will be based
on course availability. Ties for runner-up will be decided by a scorecard playoff, starting with the 18th hole and
going backwards until the winner is determined.

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