Qualifying Rounds

Automotive transportation is permitted for all Qualifying phases only of the Championship and the following rules apply.  Players may reserve golf carts by contacting the Pro Shop.

Conditions of use:

1. Players who are using golf carts are not permitted to travel beyond the point on the course where their ball lies, to gauge the yardage or to seek the position of the hole. Breach of this rule may result in a two-stroke penalty.
2. Players may share a cart.
3. When a cart is shared by competitors, it becomes the equipment of the competitor whose ball is involved, except that, if the cart is being moved by one of the players sharing it, the cart and its content are deemed to be the equipment of that player. (Definition – “equipment”)
4. A tournament Official may transport a player and/or his equipment if it is deemed necessary to maintain Pace of Play.

Note: Spectators are not permitted to ride in any carts on the Golf Course.

Championship

Except when specifically permitted by the GAO Rules Committee, competitors shall walk at all times during a stipulated round. The optional condition as prescribed in Appendix 1 of the Rules of Golf shall be in effect. In an effort to accommodate, the GAO can allow, in exceptional circumstances, use of a power cart or other special equipment by a competitor who cannot, in the opinion of the Rules Committee, participate in this competition because of a serious permanent physical impairment. Use can be denied if the Rules Committee believes the use of such a power cart, or other special equipment, would give a competitor an undue advantage over other competitors in the competition. A current medical certificate along with a letter describing the disability and explaining the competitors’ need must be submitted at the time of application filing. The “GAO Special Equipment Request Form” along with a current medical report must be submitted at the time of entry.