Rules Notebook: Amateur Championships Rules Information Guidelines for Referees Guidelines for Observers Points to Cover in Match Play (aka: Putting Clock) Click to view Starting Procedures Duties of Starting Officials “Late to the Tee” Procedure Starter’s Script for Stroke Play and Match Play Four-Ball: Starter’s Script for Stroke Play and Match Play Procedure for Announcing Groups After Delays Play Delayed While Tee Times Are In Progress Procedure Click to view Scoring Procedures Duties of Scoring Officials Checking a Scorecard Checking a Scorecard for Four-Ball Announcing Scores in Match Play Click to view Evacuation, Suspending/Resuming Play Suspension of Play/Evacuation Procedures for Referees Suspension/Resumption of Play – Rules Reminders Click to view Policies and Procedures Referee Conflict of Interest Policy Fog Policy Squeegee Policy “Call-Up” Policy Mobile Device Usage Policy for Fans Camera/Photography Policy for Fans Click to view Miscellaneous Resources Note: click below to access documents Model Local Rule F-23 (TIO diagrams) 2023 USGA Hard Card (Local Rules and Terms of the Competition) Additional Clarifications Green-Reading Material