OPTIMIST JUNIOR GOLF SPECTATOR GOLF CART RULES

Golf carts will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a limited number of carts available per course.

“Spectator Golf Cart Usage Rules” must be signed upon pick-up each day, and a photo I.D. will be required. Drivers must have a valid driver's license.

A charge will be assessed at the golf course for each day that a cart is rented.

IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY

1. Golf Cart Path Requirement

   Spectators’ carts MUST remain on the golf cart paths throughout the course at all times. Stay up with or ahead of your group. Lagging behind may slow down the play of following groups. Do not congregate around teeing areas.

   Spectators must be aware of and stay out of the way of all groups on the golf course.

   Penalty: 1st Offense – Warning; 2nd Offense – Loss of cart privilege.

2. Communication with Players

   Spectator conversations with players should be LIMITED to non-golf-related topics. There is a fine line between encouragement and advice. This action could be construed as advice by Rules Officials or the Tournament Committee.

   Penalty: 1st Offense – Warning. If continued, players may be penalized under Rule 10.2.

3. Transportation of Players

   Spectators are not allowed to carry a player or the player's golf bag and/or clubs. Spectators with golf carts are not allowed to offer rides to players. No more than two riders are permitted in a cart (except during evacuation procedures described below).

   If this rule is violated, the player involved may be penalized.

4. Cellular Phone Usage

   Spectators should place cellular phones in SILENT mode during championship play while on the golf course. Conversations should take place away from players so as not to distract the group.

   Penalty: 1st Offense – Warning; 2nd Offense – Asked to leave the golf course.

   Players must not use any spectator’s cellular phone during championship play except to contact a Rules Official. Violation of this rule may result in the player being penalized.

EVACUATIONS

In the event of inclement weather and play has been suspended, spectators will be allowed to pick up golfers (no clubs or pull carts). Two to four people in the front seat are allowed. NO RIDING ON THE BACK OF A CART.

Golfers must review their evacuation plan depending on the course and hole they are on. Clubs must be placed in smart boxes.

Spectators should then immediately take golfers to the clubhouse and park their cart IN THE STAGING AREA. Leave the key in the cart in case staff needs to move it.

GOLFERS MUST REPORT TO THE WHITE/GOLD BALLROOM FOR IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Once all players are in the ballroom and announcements have been made, players may be released for a designated period depending on the anticipated length of the delay. All announcements about resuming play will be given only in the ballroom.

Upon resumption of play, it is the player's responsibility to be back in position. Failure to be back in position and ready to play on the golf course may result in a penalty or disqualification.

Liability Disclaimer

Optimist Golf or Trump National Doral is not liable for any accident involving a rented golf cart. Each spectator rents and operates the golf cart at their own risk.