3. Caddie (Note to Rule 6-4)

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Rule 6-4 permits a player to use a caddie provided he has only one caddie at any one time. However, there may be circumstances where a Committee may wish to ban caddies or restrict a player in his choice of caddie, e.g. professional golfer, sibling, parent, another player in the competition, etc. In such cases, the following wording is recommended:

Use of Caddie Prohibited

"A player is prohibited from using a caddie during the stipulated round."

Restriction on Who May Serve as Caddie "A player is prohibited from having ___________ serve as his caddie during the stipulated round.

PENALTY FOR BREACH OF CONDITION:

Match play - At the conclusion of the hole at which the breach is discovered, the state of the match is adjusted by deducting one hole for each hole at which a breach occurred; maximum deduction per round - Two holes.

Stroke play - Two strokes for each hole at which any breach occurred; maximum penalty per round - Four strokes. Match or stroke play - In the event of a breach between the play of two holes, the penalty applies to the next hole.

A player having a caddie in breach of this condition must immediately upon discovery that a breach has occurred ensure that he conforms with this condition for the remainder of the stipulated round. Otherwise, the player is disqualified.

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