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Play is governed by the 2011-12 USGA Rules of Golf and its Decisions and, where applicable, by the following Local Rules, Conditions, and Definitions, subject to changes or amendments by the Tournament Rules Committee.
Appendix I refers to the Appendix of Local Rules and Conditions of the Competition in the 2011-12 Rules of Golf Book.
Time of Starting/Late to Tee: If a player arrives at his tee, ready to play, within five minutes of his starting time, the penalty for failure to start on time is two strokes at the first hole. If a player arrives at the tee more than five minutes after his starting time he will receive a 10 on that hole and any future holes missed. Players may not join a group during play of a hole; they must join them on the next tee.
Ten Shot Rule: A player shall take no more than 10 stokes on a hole. Once a 10 is reached, a player must pick up their ball and wait for the other players in the group to complete the hole.
Distance Measuring Device: Devices that measure distance only are permitted. Devices capable of performing other functions are prohibited. Penalty: score of 10 on any hole used.
Pace of Play: Each player must play without undue delay, which is defined as taking no more than 45 seconds to play a shot. Those players who are first to play from a given area (tee, fairway, green, etc.) will have 10 extra seconds to play their shot. Caddies are asked to please 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.
Disqualification Policy: No player will be disqualified for any violations of the Rules of Golf. Instead, a maximum score of 10 on any hole where the infraction would normally lead to disqualification. In situations where the round or hole has been completed, the score of 10 will apply to the last hole played or to the hole where the infraction occurred. Exceptions: A player or his caddie may be disqualified for code of conduct violations, unauthorized use of electronic devices and tobacco use.
Electronic Devices: Cell phones, headphones, pagers, and the like may not be used during play. First offense: 2 stroke penalty; Second offense: Disqualification..
Tobacco & Alcohol: Tobacco and alcohol use by players or caddies is not permitted during the event. First offense: Warning; Second offense: Disqualification
Code of Conduct: Violations include: abusive language, club throwing, cheating, disrespect of volunteers or officials, abuse to the golf course or the facilities, littering, or any other conduct unbecoming of a player. U.S. Kids Golf reserves the right to dismiss any player, caddie or spectator at any time for any reason during the event. Repeated violations may lead to rejection of future entries.
Dress Code: Only acceptable golf attire is permitted. Players are prohibited from wearing shoes with metal spikes, short shorts, swimwear, denim of any kind, t-shirts, or tank tops. Players or caddies not appropriately attired will not be permitted to participate.
Result of the Competition: When all the scores have been posted on the official scoreboard and approved by U.S. Kids Golf, the result of the competition is deemed to have been officially announced.
Cart Policy: It is the discretion of the host facility whether golf carts will be allowed during any USKG event. Carts must be operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines. Passengers must be seated inside the cart at all times. In no case will carts be allowed off of the carts paths. First offense: warning; Second offense: PCA Yellow Card or removal from the golf course.
Caddie Policy: Players nine years old and younger are allowed to have a caddie. Players 10 or older, are not allowed to have a caddy.
Spectator Policy: If spectator carts are permitted, the above Cart Policy must be followed. Cell phones, pagers, and other electronic devices may not be used during play. All walking spectators should stay on or near the cart path at all times. Spectators are not allowed on the greens or in the fairway. Please stay behind the group being followed and do not go ahead to spot shots in advance of play. First offense: warning, Second offense: removal from the golf course.
How to Decide Ties: Ties for 1st place will be broken with a sudden death playoff. If weather or darkness prevents a sudden death playoff, the winner will be decided by a scorecard playoff using the score on the final round of competition.
If the tie is not broken, the winner will be determined on the basis of the last nine holes, last six holes, last three holes and finally the last hole. If the players are still tied, continue backwards from the last hole until a winner is determined. If the competition has a multiple tee start for eighteen hole players, it is recommended that the “last nine holes, last six holes, etc.” is considered to be holes 10-18, 13-18, etc. Ties for all other awards will not be broken.
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