"In golf, customs of
etiquette and decorum are just as
important as rules governing play." It is
appropriate for parents and spectators to
applaud successful strokes, but in order
to secure the spirit of the game, we ask
parents and spectators to please adhere to
the following guidelines: (Please note
that if any of the following guidelines
are perceived as broken by a UJGT
official, the player may be subject to
penalty.)
1. Advice (Rule 8) is any
counsel or suggestion which could
influence a player in determining his
play, the choice of a club or the method
of making a stroke. In addition, any
conversation between player/spectator may
be construed as advice. This includes any
conversation between player/spectator in
their native language. In either instance,
penalty for breach of this rule is two
strokes. Players are responsible for the
actions of their relatives and spectators
in regards to this rule.
2. Keeping the above
statement in mind, please keep your
conversation with the player to words of
encouragement as long as advice is not
given.
3. Spectators attend UJGT
events at their own risk.
4. Please turn off all
cell phones at UJGT events.
5. The UJGT will allow
spectator use of carts and must be
obtained from the golf course hosting the
event. At no time can a spectator or cart
leave the cart path. In the absence of
cart paths, we ask that spectators stay in
the rough. Please stay off fairways, tees
and greens
6. Spectators should stay
one shot ahead of the group they are
following. This allows spectators to
follow errant shots and help identify
where the ball comes to rest. Spectators
are allowed to aid in the search for lost
golf balls.
7. Spectators should not
give rulings. Please seek an UJGT rules
official if the need arises.
8. Spectators are allowed
to carry medicine, drinks, food,
umbrellas, etc.
10. The UJGT staff may
assess a penalty to the player based on
the severity of the spectator violation.
If a serious breach has occurred, the
spectator may be asked to leave the
facility or the spectator may not be
permitted to attend another UJGT event.
11. For your personal
safety, we ask you exercise caution at all
times. When inclement weather moves into
the area, the UJGT will suspend play by
sounding air horns. Accordingly, you
should seek shelter immediately. The UJGT
staff will evacuate players from the
course first and then spectators.
