Format & Rules

All players and parents must wear proper golf attire in accordance with the following:

Boys are required to wear “khaki” style pants or shorts, and shirts must have a collar.

Girls are required to wear “khaki” style pants, shorts, skirts and golf appropriate shirts (girls may wear shirts without a collar).

JEANS, CUT-OFFS, T-SHIRTS, etc. ARE NOT PERMITTED.

Metal Spikes are prohibited – softspikes only are allowed on the course.

If anyone shows up to an event without proper attire, they will be required to change or they will not be allowed on the course.

Players must NOT engage in the following behavior: club throwing; banging your club on the ground; abusive language; yelling; disrespect toward fellow players, Tour staff, parents or volunteers; cheating; or any conduct that is considered unbecoming to the game of golf.

Players engaging in these behaviors will receive one warning. A second violation will result in disqualification from an event. Serious or repeated violations may result in suspension from future events. The Tour staff reserve the right to revoke a player’s membership at any time for serious and/or repeated violations of conduct.

Tobacco products, alcohol and drugs are strictly prohibited and are not allowed on any golf course or driving range at any time. The use of these products will result in immediate disqualification from an event and automatic suspension from the Tour.

Groups are allowed a MAXIMUM of 15 minutes per hole.

18-hole players must complete their round in 4 ½ hours or less.

9-hole players must complete their round in 2 ¼ hours or less.

Caddies are allowed for players in the 9-hole age divisions. Caddies are NOT PERMITTED for 18-hole age divisions – players competing in these age divisions must carry their own bag (or use a push cart). All players in all age divisions must walk during the play of each hole.

Each 9-hole player must provide their own caddie – players are not allowed to share the same caddie. Parents or other individuals at least 18 years of age are permitted to caddie.

The main function of caddies is to help juniors:

• Learn the rules of golf
• Maintain their pace of play
• Keep track of their score

No other person may offer advice to the player other than their own caddie.

For the 9-hole age divisions, caddies may assist their player in accordance with the rules of golf, but are NOT PERMITTED TO COACH THE PLAYER TO THE EXTENT IT DELAYS PLAY.

BIBS
Caddies are encouraged to utilize a caddie bib.  Bibs can be borrowed for no cost at each event OR parents may purchase a personalized Caddie Bib (contact us for details or can obtain info at tournament check-in).

Caddies may rent a cart at their own expense to carry a players clubs; however, the player may not ride in the cart at any time except when being shuttled between holes (to keep pace of play). All players must walk during the play of each hole.

Players are limited to a maximum of 14 clubs in their bag.

If you enter an event that is already full, you will automatically be placed on the alternate/wait list in the order that you entered (time and date). If a spot becomes available and your number is next, you will automatically be added to the tournament. The Tour staff will contact your cell phone ASAP regarding your status. Your entry fee will only be charged if you actually get into the field and play.

FUTURE PRIORITY: If you are on the alternate list and do not make the final field for an event, you will be given priority status for the next event you enter.

Electronic rangefinders are permitted for distance ONLY. You may not use the type that measures slope, wind, etc. GPS measuring devices are also permitted.

All electronic devices – including but not limited to cell phones, iPods, iPads, headphones, etc. – are prohibited for use on the course during tournament play. These items should be turned off or set to silent mode during tournaments.

Play will be automatically suspended for lightning or other dangerous weather conditions. NGJG Tour staff will send a text alert to everyone should the need arise to evacuate the golf course, at which time players should mark the position of their ball and leave the course.

Text alerts will be sent to the phone number listed in the tour player’s BlueGolf profile.

In the event that bad weather shortens the stipulated tournament round, at least ½ of the holes must be completed by all players in an entire age division to be considered a completed tournament.

• 9 holes: All players must finish 5 holes
• 18 holes: All players must finish 9 holes

We welcome parents, grandparents, and friends to follow along and “spectate” during the course of play. At the same time, in order to provide our competitors with the best possible tournament experience, we ask that our spectators follow certain guidelines:

SPECTATOR CARTS – Carts should stay on or near the path at all times and keep up with the players in the group. PLEASE DO NOT LAG BEHIND AS THIS CAN INTERFERE WITH THE PRECEDING GROUP OF PLAYERS. Spectators ARE ALLOWED to help search/locate wayward shots (hazard, OB, etc); however, may not provide rulings (see below).

WALKING SPECTATORS – “Walkers” should stay near the cart paths at all times and are not allowed on tee boxes or greens; however, spectators may position near a green or tee complex if needed to gain a better view of shots being played. Spectators also may not provide “aiming points” or other indicators to players.

ADVICE – We sometimes allow players to be shuttled in a cart from green to tee depending on the event (players must walk while playing the hole). At the same time, parents/spectators should not provide any advice or counsel regarding play during the round; and interactions with players should be limited to providing food and beverages and positive encouragement. While it is natural to ‘talk’ to your child while on the cart – spectator COACHING during the round should not take place.

RULINGS – Parents/spectators are not rules officials and should not provide rules decisions during play, other than simple observations such as ball is out-of-bounds or in a hazard. If a player has a question about a ruling, they may play a 2nd ball under Rule 20-1.

SCORING – Spectators have no role in the process of recording or tracking of any official scores during the round or after play is completed.  Any scores kept by a parent/spectator during the round are for his or her information ONLY and are not deemed to be official scores. If there is a discrepancy between a player’s Official Scorecard and the parent’s own “scorekeeping”, the resolution is between the player and the marker, regardless of the parent’s tally.

CELL PHONES – It is permissible for a spectator to utilize cell phones silently for tasks such as sending/reading text messages to/from the tournament staff, check weather alerts, and taking pictures.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING IN THESE MATTERS. OUR ROVING ON-COURSE OPERATIONS ASSISTANTS ARE AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE FURTHER HELP AND CLARIFICATION DURING PLAY.

The NGJG Tour reserves the right to add specific penalties to violations of any items mentioned in this notice.

Practice round availability is at the discretion of the host site for each event. Most sites will offer a discounted practice round rate. When contacting the club/course for practice round information, please identify yourself as a member of the North Georgia Junior Golf Tour.

Please contact a NGJG staff member with any questions.