Caddie Policy:

 

Ages 10 and Under:

 

Players in the 9-10 year old divisions may have a caddie. Please follow these guidelines while on the course with the player. All caddies and players must walk unless it has been decided that players will ride. In that case, the caddie and the player may ride in the same cart.

 

A Caddie May:

                                                                           On-Course

• Carry and handle the players clubs and equipment
• Help your player and other players search for lost balls
• Rake bunkers, fix divots, repair ball marks, and take other actions to care for the course

Alignment

• Encourage your player choose a target and line up independently

Putting Green

• Tend the flagstick if your golfer chooses

Scorekeeping

• Have your player practice keeping his/her own score on the scorecard as a learning experience
• Assist player with any scorekeeping questions they may have

Pace of Play

• Help your player prepare for his/her shot while others are playing
• Help your player and other players in the group to keep up with pace of play

A Caddie May Not:

                                                                           Alignment

• Stand behind your player and his/her ball for any reason anywhere on the course
• Stand over a player’s ball as if they are the player or use a players equipment to show their player how to stand over their ball or align
• May not physically align a player on a specific line or target

Pace of Play

• Allow your player to take more than two practice swings
• Use competition as a time to work on or practice mechanical skills

 

Ages 11 and Up:

The SNJGA does not allow caddies for players age 11 and older. The player is responsible for themselves and their game on the course and at scoring. Anyone who is found acting as a caddie for a player in any of these age divisions will be asked to remain on the cart path and the player may be subject to a penalty.