Age Group & Awards

Parent / Player Information

CADDIES AND CARTS: No player may ride in a powered golf cart during his/her competitive round, with the exception of tournament-approved shuttles at certain sites. Players in all divisions may have one caddy but must walk. Specified caddy only may give advice.

CELL PHONES AND PAGERS : Contestants may NOT carry or use cell phones during practice or competition rounds. Parents are requested to NOT carry audible cell phones or carry on a conversation on their phone, on the golf course during practice or competition rounds.

COMPETITION : All play shall be governed by current R&A Rules of Golf and its Decisions, and, where applicable, by Local Rules, Conditions and Definements, subject to changes or amendments by the LMJGT Rules Committee .LMJGT tournament officials at each competition course will be in charge of tournament activities. Decisions of LMJGT officials are final.

DRESS CODE : Proper attire is required on every golf course, practice tee and practice green. Any violation will result in the player not being allowed to participate until he/she has met the following regulations. The dress code prohibits shoes having metal spikes, short shorts, tank tops, halter-tops, bare midriffs, T-shirts without collar, denim shorts and jeans, and headphones. All hats and caps must be worn properly; collared shirts, turtlenecks or mock turtles may be worn and must be tucked in (girls may wear a collarless shirt if it is part of a coordinated outfit). Offensive slogans, language and/or pictures on clothing will not be tolerated.

PACE OF PLAY : “The player shall play without undue delay.” The penalty for breach of this rule is two strokes in stroke play. The penalty for repeated offense is disqualification. The first group of the day will be considered out of position if it takes more than 15 minutes to complete any hole. Subsequent groups will be considered out of position if they fall behind the group ahead and take more than 15 minutes per hole. Players in a group who are out of position will be monitored until the group is back in position. Each player will be given 45 seconds to play a shot. Timing of the player will begin when it is his/her turn to play. If the player exceeds the time limit, he/she will be given a warning.

PLAYER RESPONSIBILITIES : Carry enough liquid in your golf bag. Carry a current R&A Rules Book and the LMJGT Tournament Information in your bag and know how to find answers. Know the Definitions in the R&A Rules Book. Contestants may NOT have cell phones or pagers on the course during competition. Range finders are not allowed during competition for players and spectators.

SCORING – Scorecards must be exchanged within each group. Players must exchange scorecards within their group and are responsible for recording the competitor’s score after each hole. It is the competitor’s responsibility to check his/her card after the completion of each round before signing it. Each card must be signed by player and scorer AFTER checking scores at Scorer’s Table. Each competitor should wait at Scorer’s Table until his/her card has been checked and competitor is dismissed by the LMJGT scorer. Competitor is responsible for hole-by-hole score only. Parents must not become involved with scoring.

SPECTATOR RULES : Spectators are welcome and may follow players in all Divisions, but may not communicate with them in any manner at any time during their competition round. Clapping and encouragement for good play are allowed as long as it does not interfere with tournament play. Contestants are reminded of the rule concerning advice and receiving assistance: Penalty two strokes. Contestants are responsible for actions of parents/spectators and are reminded that significant contact/conversation may be construed as advice by fellow competitors. Spectators are encouraged to come out and watch the golfers compete on their own. (A parent/friend caddying for a player may give advice under the Rules of Golf). Spectators are requested to turn off cell phones or pagers on the golf course during competition.

STARTING TIMES – “The player shall start at the time established by the Committee.” The penalty for breach of this Rule is disqualification, the penalty for failure to start on time is two strokes at the first hole. We will not adjust starting times in divisions to accommodate special needs. Please make travel plans accordingly.

CODE OF CONDUCT – Violations of the Code of Conduct include: verbal or physical abuse of any person, club throwing, cheating, disrespect of volunteers or officials, abuse of the golf course (divots not replaced, bunkers not raked, ball marks not repaired), discarded trash not placed in proper receptacle, vandalism, use of smoking or chewing tobacco products, use of drugs or alcohol, not adhering to dress code, leaving course during a competition round without permission of a Tournament official, or any other conduct not becoming a Little Masters participant. Competitors who violate the Code are subject to a two-stroke penalty or disqualification, dependent on LMJGT Tournament Committee decision.

Players and parents should always conduct themselves in a professional manner while at event sites. Under no circumstances will displays of temper, by players or parents, either verbally or physically, be tolerated, and such acts will result in the permanent suspension of all parties involved from all tournament courses for the duration of the tournament and possibly future tournaments. Other complaints or violations not specifically covered will be reviewed by the Tournament Committee who will determine the final action to be taken.

RULES OF CONDUCT(for Parents and Contestants)

—Our goal is for every contestant to compete in a relaxed, happy and safe atmosphere. This can happen ONLY if contestants and parents have respect for their peers and adults. Each player should expect the best emotional playing conditions in a calm and focused atmosphere. We will NOT tolerate:

• Outbursts of temper

• Loud or demonstrative arguments or discussions

• Verbal or physical abuse of any child

• Any act that would humiliate or embarrass a contestant

Please take any arguments or discussions OFF the golf course and AWAY from the contestants as they compete. Any violation of the above will mean PERMANENT SUSPENSION of all parties involved from all tournament courses for the duration of the tournament, and possibly from future tournaments.

TIES

Ties for first place ONLY (gross) in each Division may be decided by hole-by-hole playoff immediately following conclusion of play in each Division. Ties for other trophy-winning positions may be decided by hole-by-hole playoff or count back, at the discretion of the LMJGT Tournament Committee. In the case of darkness or adverse weather conditions, ties may be decided by hole-by-hole putt-off or matching cards backwards, starting with final hole played.

TOURNAMENT ACCEPTANCE

It is important to have a valid email address, phone number and fax number (if available) on file with the Little Masters Tournament Office to ensure receipt of your tournament acceptance and to receive information on entry forms for the tour. Tournament acceptance information is emailed once a player has been accepted into the tournament, and contains information vital to your entry and how to access additional important information on our website. Most correspondence is done through email or phone, so having the correct information in our database is important. Entries are accepted on a first-received

basis.

WITHDRAWALS

You will be in violation of Little Masters policy if you fail to complete your round OR if you fail to complete the stipulated number of holes for your Division, except for a legitimate reason. If it becomes necessary for you to withdraw, you must notify the Little Masters Tournament Representative at the respective course, who will determine if the withdrawal is justified or unjustified. If the withdrawal at any time is unjustified, you will be suspended from play in the Little Masters next event.