The Egwani Farms Junior Invitational
1. Caddies should-
-Carry and care for the equipment
-Rake bunkers
-Help get yardage
-Tend the pin
-Help read greens (quickly)
-Encourage the player
-Replace fairway divots or fill with sand
-Encourage and promote pace of play
-Stay out of the way
-Meet the needs of your player in a timely fashion
-Advise player of known rules (count clubs)
2. Caddies should not-
-Advise any player or caddy other than their own
-Fuss with their player
-Violate the etiquette of the game by talking, walking or interfering inappropriately.
-Should never smoke or use tobacco products.
-Curse or bring undue attention to themselves
-Over do it.
3. Caddies cannot-
-Make rulings
-Keep score
-Move flags on the ground after a ball is moving (you can remove a tended flag)
-Stand in direct line or indicate a line while the player is making a stroke
-Help drop balls or replace balls after marking before completion of a hole
-Cause distraction to other players
-Cannot use a pull cart or golf cart. (Players can only use a pull cart if they carry their own bag.)
These are just a few reminders. There are others but have fun and enjoy the caddy/ player experience. If you have questions ask the tournament director or a rules official.
Caddies are allowed to to change during the rounds. One caddy can abandon and another caddy can take over. They can switch back but only one caddy at a time.