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