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For the purpose of this policy, a spectator is
considered to be anyone who is at the golf course and who is not a
caddie for a player in the Beginner or 9-Hole Club Division.
Atlanta Junior Golf firmly believes in upholding
the traditions golf teaches, including, most importantly, the values of sportsmanship,
integrity and honesty. We expect our players, parents and other
spectators to
act with courtesy and common sense at all of our events and feel
very strongly about enforcing our player
Code of Conduct and this
Spectator Code of Conduct.
All parents have the opportunity to watch their child
participate in Atlanta Junior Golf tournaments. However, in order
to maintain this ability, certain guidelines must
be followed. All spectators must adhere to this policy,
understanding that any breach will result in removal from the golf
course and possibly being banned from future events. As a
spectator at the golf course you are just that – a spectator. You
are not an active participant in the day’s events.
- General:
Where provided, spectators MUST stay on the
cart path. The only two exceptions to this are:
- To help search for a golf ball
- If view of the putting green is obstructed from
cart path
In each of these circumstances, spectators must return to
the cart path as soon as the ball is located or the group
has putted out, respectively. Spectators are encouraged to
walk one shot ahead of the group they are watching in order
to spot for golf balls.
- Communication: Encouragement is always allowed.
Anything that could possibly be construed as advice is not
allowed. The
USGA defines advice as any
counsel or suggestion that could influence a player in
determining his play, the choice of a club or the method of
making a stroke.
You should not walk beside a junior golfer and talk. Spectators
may provide players with drinks, towels, umbrellas, food, or other items
not deemed equipment during a stipulated round. However,
spectators must deliver the item to the player without providing
advice or guidance.
- Rulings: Spectators should not give rulings on the
golf course. Locate an AJG staff member or contact the AJG
office by phone at (770) 850-9040. Incorrect
rulings given by parents will not be remedied in the scoring
area, as players are ultimately responsible for knowing the
Rules.
- Disputes and Disruptions: If you have an issue with another spectator,
please inform an AJG staff member. DO NOT attempt to solve the
issue on your own.
Yelling at or discouraging a junior golfer, including your own
child, will not be tolerated at any event. Insulting,
intimidating, or communicating with any junior golfer in a
destructive manner will result in immediate removal from the
golf course.
- Cell Phones: Spectators may carry cell phones so long as
they are on silent or vibrate. When making a call, spectators
must ensure that no player is distracted. Some golf courses do not allow the use of cell phones
on their property. In these cases we defer to the club’s policy.
All spectators are required to check-in with the Staff at EVERY
event to sign a spectator contract before proceeding onto the
course. This contract represents your receipt and understanding
of our Spectator Code of Conduct.
AJG Staff Members have the authority to remove any spectator who
is not abiding by this policy.
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In order to avoid unnecessary distractions to all competitors
and to ensure that every tournament is conducted with strict
adherence to the Rules of Golf, spectator carts are prohibited
during all Atlanta Junior Golf tournaments and events.
Spectators must walk at all times while observing play.
However, individuals who are able to demonstrate a physical
disability through proper documentation may request the use of a
cart upon arrival at each tournament site. This request must be
directed to the Atlanta Junior Golf tournament director on-site
and must be accompanied by the following items:
- A valid state-issued drivers license or photo ID, AND
- a. A state- or government-issued handicap parking permit
matching the name that appears on item #1 above, OR
b. letter from a licensed physician stating the
existence of a physical disability and the need for
reasonable accommodation for the individual whose name
appears on item #1 above.
Requests for use of a spectator cart will be considered by
the Atlanta Junior Golf staff only when accompanied by
information detailed above. If approved for use of a cart, the
Atlanta Junior Golf staff will recommend that the host facility
provide reasonable accommodation, in the form of an automated
golf cart, to the applicant. The spectator must sign and
acknowledge the
Spectator Cart Agreement form (available on-site) before
acquiring a cart from the host golf course. A fee for rental of
a cart may be required and will vary at each tournament site.
Unless he or she is unable to drive the cart, only the approved
individual is allowed in the cart.
Please note that requests for spectator carts may be limited
in some circumstances (e.g. poor weather conditions, lack of
available carts at host site, etc.) and use of a cart is subject
to final approval by the host facility. In certain cases, carts
may not be available for spectator use. In this case, or if you
are physically disabled and are unable to present the required
documentation, our staff will make a reasonable effort to
accommodate your access to the tournament as a spectator. Please
note, however, that requests to follow a particular group or
player cannot not be honored.
If approved to use a cart, failure to abide by the agreed
upon terms will render an individual ineligible for use of a
spectator cart at future events.
Atlanta Junior Golf reserves the right to amend this policy
without notice should local conditions necessitate such a
change.
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