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12th Southern Ohio PGA Open Scioto Country Club– June 1, 2015

Volunteer Spotter Training

12th Southern Ohio PGA Open Scioto Country Club– June 1, 2015

Attire

Please be prepared with the following items:

•  White Golf Shirt •  Khaki Shorts or Pants •  Comfortable Walking Shoes

(If Golf Shoes, No Metal Spikes) •  Drinks & Lunches will be

provided.

12th Southern Ohio PGA Open Scioto Country Club– June 1, 2015

Arrival & Parking

•  Volunteers are asked to arrive five minutes before their assigned time in the case of last minute instructions.

•  Parking is available at the main clubhouse at Scioto Country Club.

12th Southern Ohio PGA Open Scioto Country Club– June 1, 2015

•  Assist players with finding their golf balls in the rough •  Contact Tournament Staff/Rules Officials of any potential Rules of Golf/First Aid situations

Spotter Responsibilities

12th Southern Ohio PGA Open Scioto Country Club– June 1, 2015

A spotter may not: •  touch a player’s ball •  offer advice •  make any Rules of

Golf decision

Actions Not Permitted

12th Southern Ohio PGA Open Scioto Country Club– June 1, 2015

Volunteer Check-In Location

Volunteer Check-In will be positioned on the back patio of the Scioto CC clubhouse.

Volunteer Check-In Location

12th Southern Ohio PGA Open Scioto Country Club– June 1, 2015

Items to Pick Up at Volunteer Check-In

Please make sure you pick up the following items at check-in:

•  Irrigation Flags (For Identifying Position of Ball)

•  Pairing Sheet •  SOPGA Volunteer Hat •  Water/Gatorade

12th Southern Ohio PGA Open Scioto Country Club– June 1, 2015

Arriving at Hole Station

Volunteers will be escorted to their hole by a member of the SOPGA Staff.

12th Southern Ohio PGA Open Scioto Country Club– June 1, 2015

Arriving at Hole Station

The cart can be used for sitting & shade, but must remain stationary and not used for searching for golf balls

12th Southern Ohio PGA Open Scioto Country Club– June 1, 2015

Know Your Approximate Location on the Course

12th Southern Ohio PGA Open Scioto Country Club– June 1, 2015

Spotter Responsibilities

•  Location Should Allow You to Clearly See the Player’s Tee Shots, but not Serve as a Distraction

•  Should be Located in the Rough Off the Fairway

Position Yourself Approximately 300 Yards from the Tee

12th Southern Ohio PGA Open Scioto Country Club– June 1, 2015

Spotter Responsibilities

Spotters can walk across the fairway to look for a ball after all players in the groups have finished playing from tee.

12th Southern Ohio PGA Open Scioto Country Club– June 1, 2015

Spotter Responsibilities

When a ball is found in the rough, place an irrigation flag a foot or so behind the ball to mark its location for the player.

12th Southern Ohio PGA Open Scioto Country Club– June 1, 2015

Spotter Responsibilities

Golf balls in the fairway do not need a flag placed near them to show their location.

12th Southern Ohio PGA Open Scioto Country Club– June 1, 2015

Spotter Responsibilities

When group reaches their golf balls, retrieve the flags from the players & move into position to spot for next group.

12th Southern Ohio PGA Open Scioto Country Club– June 1, 2015

Reporting On-Course Situations Examples of on-course situations include:

–  Rulings –  First Aid

When conveying the information, provide specifics as to: –  Location of situation –  Type of situation –  Staff people needed

Please call Kevin Stanton, PGA (937) 305-4509 or flag a roving Rules Official if one of these situation arises.

12th Southern Ohio PGA Open Scioto Country Club– June 1, 2015

Inclement Weather

Suspension of Play for a Dangerous Situation (lightning, etc.) will be signaled by a prolonged horn blast. Suspension of Play could also be signaled by three prolonged horn blasts in a non-dangerous situation (rain, strong winds, etc.)

12th Southern Ohio PGA Open Scioto Country Club– June 1, 2015

Inclement Weather

Staff will assist volunteers in getting to safe location if inclement weather is nearby.

12th Southern Ohio PGA Open Scioto Country Club– June 1, 2015

After Shift

When last group has played through your hole or your shift is over, return any necessary items to the Scoring Tent located near Scioto clubhouse.

12th Southern Ohio PGA Open Scioto Country Club– June 1, 2015

Spotter Review

•  Assist players with finding their golf balls in the rough

•  Not a Rules Official, only helping players locate golf balls

•  Contact Tournament Staff/Rules Officials of any potential Rules of Golf/First Aid situations