Rules:
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6-1. During a
stipulated round, for any breach of a Rule by his caddie, the player incurs the
applicable penalty.
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8-2b. If
indicating line of putt, do not touch the putting green with a club, foot, flagstick,
finger, etc. (Penalty: Loss of Hole in Match Play, 2
Strokes in Stroke Play)
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13-2. Do not
improve a player’s lie, area of intended stance, swing or line of play by
holding, removing, pressing down or bending branches, boundary markers, sand,
soil, replaced divots or immovable obstructions. (Penalty:
Loss of Hole in Match Play, 2 Strokes in Stroke Play)
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13-4. Do not rake
any area in the bunker where the player’s ball lies until after the player
makes the stroke. (Penalty: Loss of Hole in Match Play,
2 Strokes in Stroke Play)
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1-2, 19-2. Avoid
accidentally (Penalty: 1 stroke) or purposely (Penalty: Loss of Hole in Match Play, 2 Strokes in Stroke
Play) stopping or deflecting your player’s ball in motion. Do not let
your player’s ball hit you or the equipment while in motion.
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14-2. While your
player is making a stroke, do not lend physical assistance or provide
protection from the elements (e.g. wind, rain, sun). Do not position yourself
on or close to an extension of the line of play or the line of putt behind the
ball. (Penalty: Loss of Hole in Match Play, 2 Strokes
in Stroke Play)
Before Play:
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Arrive at the
first tee 10 minutes early.
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Advise player if
bag contains more than 14 clubs.
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Include towel,
wetting one end, for use in cleaning balls and clubheads.
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Bring umbrella
and extra towel when necessary.
During Play:
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Arrive at
player’s ball before the player and get yardage.
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Retrieve and
replace divots.
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Rake bunkers
evenly and completely, exiting at the low end. If available, offer to help do this for other players in
the group to speed up play.
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Hand player
putter as soon as ball is on putting green.
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Be prepared to
attend flagstick. May need to for other
players in group too.
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Remove and
replace flagstick gently.
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Do not touch any player’s ball in play without that
player’s authority.
Etiquette:
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Offer input to
player such as club choice or line of putt only when asked.
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Stand still and
hold clubs still while players play their strokes. Remain quiet while other
players hit.
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Stay clear of
player’s line of sight.
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Stand and place
the bag to the ball side of the player – not directly in front of or behind the
player.
Motorized Carts:
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Caddies must walk
at all times during a stipulated round at the Women’s Open and State Amateur. (Penalty: 2 strokes for each hole where breach occurred, max
4)
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A player and
caddie using a cart may not allow spectators to ride in the cart at the Women’s
Open and State Amateur. (Penalty: 2 strokes for each
hole where breach occurred, max 4).
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Use of any
unauthorized form of transportation must be discontinued immediately upon
discovery that a breach has occurred. Otherwise, the player is disqualified.