Spectator Code of Conduct Policy

Ventura County Junior Golf Association 2008

Spectator Code of Conduct Policy

Parents and spectators are extremely important to the VCJGA; however, it is up to the hosting golf facility as to whether parents and spectators are permitted on the golf course and whether or not to charge a spectator fee.

Please note that parents, guardians and spectators agree to let participants compete without giving any advice or counsel to them during the stipulated round (USGA Rule 8-1) knowing that a violation may cause a two-stroke penalty against their participant without warning.

Definition of Advice: “Advice” is any counsel or suggestion that could influence a player in determining his play, the choice of club or the method of making a stroke. Information on the Rules, distance or matters of public information, such as the position of hazards or the flagstick on the putting green, is not advice.

Spectators need to walk the golf course.
Do not speak with the competitors. You may cheer for them, hand them a snack, drink, towel, etc… Do not put yourself in a position/situation that looks suspicious. Speaking to a player in any language other than English will result in a penalty.
Spectators MUST remain on the cart path or in the rough at all times. (Keep off closely mown areas such as tees, fairways, approaches & greens). Remember to keep proper distance from all players (50-75 yards is recommended). Spectators cannot walk with players during tournament play. You may help in the search for a lost golf ball.
Spectators are not to give rulings on the Rules of Golf. You will be brought into a situation only if the Rules Official asks you.
Alcohol, swearing or abusive language will not be tolerated.
Cellular phones or beepers must be in VIBRATE mode while on the golf course.

Thank you in advance for your adherence to this important policy.