7 Generations Who may have a caddie: caddies are mandatory for players 12 and under and optional for players 13 – 14. Caddies are not allowed for players 15 and older.
The purpose of the caddies is to carry clubs, give advice, search for golf balls and help speed up play during the round. The player is responsible for the Caddie’s actions during the round and the player may incur a penalty if their caddie breaches the Rules.
Caddies are not allowed to:
- Stand on the line of play or behind the player while the player is taking his or her stance and until the stroke is made.
- Over-coach their player causing them to take longer than expected time to play their shots. They will be subject to penalty strokes after a 1st warning.
- Use personal cell phones other than in emergency situations.
Once a player has teed off the player cannot gain a caddie or switch caddies during the round. A caddie must be designated prior to the first tee shot.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT CONTRARY TO THIS RULE MAY RESULT IN PENALTY AND/OR DISQUALIFICATION.
If you seek information on this rule or any other condition of play, please seek out the Tournament Director.
Text as published on the current 7gengolf.com (Oct 2026).