2002 EWGA Championship

Caddie Registration Agreement Please see the set requirements and notices below. This first page is to be signed by both player and caddie. Submit completed form to [email protected] or return form at registration for the Championship Finals. The second page is helpful information for both player & caddie. Eligibility Requirements:  Have a signed Caddie Registration Agreement on file with the Committee in charge of the competition  Over 16 years of age  Capable of walking the entire golf course  Be knowledgeable of the Rules of Golf and all local rules stipulated by the Committee  Be able to maintain the pace of play as established by the Committee  Be very knowledgeable of proper golf etiquette expected during a competition  Must attend any scheduled rules meeting Notice to players and their caddies:  Use of a caddie should assist pace of play, not hinder it.  The player will incur the appropriate penalty for a breach of any rule by her caddie. The player is directly responsible for her caddie’s actions. Rule 6-1  Caddies may provide swing advice as long as it does not cause undue delay.  Caddies are never allowed to give advice to fellow competitors. Rule 8-1  Caddies must wear smooth, rubber-sole shoes - tennis shoes or golf shoes with soft spikes are preferred.  A player may have only one caddie at any one time; proper penalty will apply. Rule 6-4  Caddies are expected to replace divots and rake bunkers for their player. Assistance to other players in the group is not mandatory but is allowed under the Rules of Golf.  Caddies are expected to follow the flight and roll of the ball as long as possible and to be cognizant of where their player’s ball has come to rest.  Caddies may not position themselves on or close to an extension of the line of play or the line of putt behind the ball of their player. Rule 8-2  Caddies must remain still and quiet when players are in their pre-shot routine or while any player is executing a shot.  During the play of a hole, if a player is using a golf cart, either Caddie or Player may ride from tee to green, both are NOT permitted to ride at the same time in the same cart or in a fellowcompetitor’s cart. Breach for this condition of competition is a two-stroke penalty.  From green to tee, both player and caddie may ride to assist with pace of play. Riding on the back of a golf cart is prohibited.  EWGA maintains the right to exclude or remove any caddie if that caddie’s conduct has been deemed to be detrimental to the competition or competitors. Decision to exclude or remove a caddie by the committee in charge of the competition is final. I have read this notice and understand and agree to all stipulations contained within:

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EWGA Championship Revision Date: Dec. 1, 2013

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Caddie Tips Before Play  Arrive at the golf course well in advance of starting time.  Advise player(s) if bag(s) contain more than 14 clubs.  Take note of assortment and make of clubs.  Advise player if club(s) seem to be missing.  Observe brand and numbering of balls in play.  Include towel, wetting one end, for use in cleaning balls and club-heads.  Bring umbrella and extra towel when necessary. During Play  Follow the flight and roll of all balls as long as possible.  Mark off-line shots by placing a towel, hat or golf bag near ball.  Determine approach-shot yardage as players walk to balls.  Arrive promptly at player's ball before the player.  Retrieve and replace divots — without bag(s) on shoulder.  Rake bunkers evenly and completely, exiting at the low end.  Wipe clubs clean (with wet towel) after each shot.  Keep golf bag in tow until player reaches green.  Hand player putter as soon as ball is on green.  Bring damp towel to putting green to clean player's ball.  Be prepared to attend flagstick if requested.  Remove and replace flagstick gently.  Do not touch any player’s ball in play without that player’s authority.  Share bunker raking duties so that flagstick is promptly attended. After Play  Check bag(s) for proper number and model of clubs.  Clean clubs — including grooves.  Place or store clubs where player wishes. Etiquette     

Offer input to player such as club choice or line of putt only when asked. In general, speak only when spoken to. Stand still and hold clubs still while players play their shots. Stay clear of player's line of sight. Stand and place the bag to the ball side of the player — not directly in front of or behind her.

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If indicating line of putt, do not touch the putting green with a club, foot, flagstick, finger, etc. (Rule 8-2b) 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. (Rule 13-2) Do not rake any area in the bunker where the player’s ball lies until after the player makes the stroke. (Rule 13-4/Exception 2) Avoid accidentally or purposely stopping or deflecting your player's ball in motion. Do not let your player's ball hit you or the equipment while in motion. (Rules 1-2,19-2) While your player is making a stroke, do not lend physical assistance or provide protection from the elements (e.g. wind, rain, sun). (Rule 14-2)

This is not an exhaustive list of the Rules applicable to caddies but merely the ones most likely to be observed. A caddie is required to be familiar with all applicable rules, including those stipulated by the Committee in charge of the event. EWGA Championship Revision Date: Dec. 1, 2013

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