Communication: No communication (verbal or non-verbal) is to take place with the players during a stipulated round.

 

Equipment and Clothing: Spectators are permitted to carry items for players (e.g. a rainsuit, umbrella, food and drink). However once a spectator has given the item to the player they are not to retrieve the item at any time during the round.

Minimum Distances and Prohibited Areas: A minimum distance of 30 yards must be maintained between the player and spectators in ALL circumstances with the exception:

·   Once all players have reached the green, spectators must remain 10 yards from the green.

·   Once all players are on the tee, spectators must remain 10 yards from the tee and on the cart path.

When cart paths are provided, spectators (walking or riding) MUST stay on those paths. When no cart paths are available, the outside rough will substitute for the cart path.

 

Spectators are prohibited from the following areas:

·   Tees, Fairways, Greens

·   Scoring and Starting areas

·   Rules Situations

 

Dress Code: Each course has its own particular dress code policy. Spectators who do not meet the standard established by the host club and/or the CJGA will be refused admittance to both the golf course and/or clubhouse. Please contact the CJGA head office or visit the CJGA website for a suggested Dress Code for spectators.

Lost Golf Balls: The CJGA requests that spectators assist with pace of play by observing when and where golf balls stray. It is permissible to point to the area where the ball travelled but spectators are not authorized to assist the player in searching for the ball unless asked by a CJGA official. This opportunity is not to be utilized to have a conversation with the player and does not supersede the 30 yard minimum distance requirements.

Cell Phones: Cell phones must be set to the “vibrate” only mode or turned off. Many golf clubs have policies that prohibit the use of cell phones on the golf course and/or in the clubhouse. It is the responsibility of the spectator to follow the policy of our host facility.

 

Interference and Influence: Spectators, including parents, are to have no influence on play.  Any direction, interference, discipline, scolding of players, influence or advice is a violation of the Spectator Policy and/or Code of Conduct. Any of these incidents or similar incidents may result in disqualification of the player. Spectators or parents violating this rule will be asked to leave the course and the property. Incidents will be reviewed by the CJGA Disciplinary Committee to determine any further action. Serious violations may result in suspension of membership.

 

Golf Carts: Spectators who wish to rent golf carts at a CJGA event may do so from the host golf club. However some courses do not allow golf carts. Please contact the CJGA Head Office or visit the CJGA website for more information. 

 

Spectators must obey the golf course cart policy and must remain on the cart path at all times. Should the usage of your cart interfere with the tournament you will be asked to return to the clubhouse.

 

Based on a breach of the Spectator Policy, any or all of the following penalties could be levied:

Verbal warning to the spectator and/or the player

Two stroke penalty to the player being followed

Disqualification from the tournament of the player being followed

Spectator banned from the golf course and or property for the round

Spectator banned from the tournament

Spectator banned from future CJGA events