The All Pro Tour is an internationally recognized men’s professional golf tour structured to prepare a professional for the rigors of the PGA Tour.

The APT is open to post-collegiate players who turn professional and elite amateur golfers who are 16 years of age or older. As the APT is a professional tour, Amateurs will be permitted to play on a limited basis. Competing Amateurs must have a handicap of 2 or less and a recommendation from a PGA of America professional or teacher. Players without a College resume are REQUIRED to provide two letters of recommendation from a PGA of America professional or teacher. Foreign players must be internationally recognized to play on the APT.

To ensure that the Tour maintains the highest level of competition and that players participating in APT tournaments do not adversely affect any other players or the professionalism of the tournament, the APT reserves the right, under sole discretion, to refuse participation to anyone.

The APT expects all players to conduct themselves as professionals. Club throwing, offensive language, destruction of property, and any other conduct deemed by the Tournament Committee to be unbecoming of a professional will not be tolerated. Please Note: Any player cut by the 86 Rule three times will be ineligible to compete in any other APT tournament for the remainder of the season.

The following is a list of the possible offenses and penalties:

Offensive language (per tournament)

• First Offense: Warning

• Second Offense: DQ warning and $100 fine

• Third Offense: Disqualification and subject to dismissal from Tour

Club Throwing (per tournament)

• First Offense: DQ warning

• Second Offense: Disqualification and $100 fine

Destruction of Property (annually accumulative)

• First Offense: DQ warning

• Second Offense: Disqualification, $100 fine, and Tour expulsion warning

• Third Offense: Tour expulsion

Striking a Tour Tee Marker (annually accumulative)

• First Offense: DQ warning and $100 fine

• Any Subsequent Offense: $100 fine and Disqualification

Failure to Rake Bunkers (per tournament)

All bunkers must be raked properly and thoroughly after a professional has played from it. Raking with a club or foot is not acceptable. The bunker should be left in better shape than when the player entered it in order to create equal conditions for all participants. If a caddie fails to rake a bunker, the professional is held responsible for his caddie’s actions. Failure to rake a bunker fines are as follows:

• First Offense: DQ warning

• Second Offense: Disqualification and $100 fine

Alcohol Consumption (per tournament)

Alcohol consumption during tournament rounds will not be tolerated. Up to a $100 fine will be assessed for each violation with possible disqualification from the tournament. This will be the sole discretion of the Tour.

Excessive alcohol consumption during a practice round, Pro-Am, and/or alcohol abuse during a Tour function will not be tolerated. Up to a $100 fine will be assessed for each violation with possible disqualification from the tournament. This will be the sole discretion of the Tour.

In the administration of these player conduct guidelines, a member of the Rules Committee shall not tolerate abuse, oral or otherwise, by a player. Such abuse may constitute conduct unbecoming of a professional. Any excessive behavior deemed unprofessional is grounds for disqualification or tour expulsion, and is at the sole discretion of the Tour Officials. Players disqualified or expelled are not entitled to a refund or credit for their entry fee or Tour membership fee.

Fines must be paid before the player will be allowed to tee off for the next round. Our conduct policy will be strictly enforced and applies to all competitors.

OUT OF POSITION:

1. First Group: at any time during the round they exceed the allotted time to play.

2. Subsequent Groups: if, a) all players in the group have not hit tee shots on a par 3 before the preceding group has arrived at their second shots on the next hole and will not have to wait to play to the green/landing area, or b) all players in the group have not hit tee shots on a par 4 before the preceding group has holed out, or c) all players have not hit second shots on a par 5 before the preceding group has holed out. (Note: A reachable par 4/5 may be treated as a par 3/4.)

NOTE: The committee reserves the right to time a group when the Committee deems it necessary. Further, if a player is determined by the Committee to be unreasonably slow, he/she may be timed individually at the Committee’s discretion regardless of whether their group is out of position.

TIMING: All players in a group that is out of position will be informed they are being timed. Below are guidelines for timing:

1. A group falling behind or just out of position, if possible, will be warned. However, timing may commence without a warning.

2. A group will be warned only once in a round. If possible, after a warning, a group will be monitored to determine if player(s) need to be timed individually. Timing could occur on any hole, including the finishing holes of a round or the next hole.

3. Other than on the putting green, timing of a stroke begins when it is the player’s turn to play and he/she can play without interference or distraction. Time spent determining yardage counts in the time taken for the next stroke.

4. On the putting green, timing begins after a player is allowed a reasonable amount of time to mark, lift, clean, and replace their ball, repair ball marks and remove loose impediments on their line of play.

5. A player has 40 seconds to play a stroke, with an additional 10 seconds (total of 50) when first to play: stroke on a par-3; a second stroke on a par-4 or par-5; a third stroke on a par-5; a stroke near the putting green or, a stroke on the putting green.

6. A player being timed, who exceeds the applicable time to play a stroke will be informed as soon as possible.

Penalties During Round

First Offense – No Penalty

Second Offense – One (1) Penalty Stroke

Third Offense – Two (2) Penalty Strokes

Fourth Offense – DISQUALIFICATION

Appeals

Any appeal of a penalty must be referred to the on-site Tournament Director immediately upon competition of the player in question’s round. The Tournament Director’s decision shall be final. If the players in question does not appeal immediately upon conclusion of their round any penalties shall stand.

To help ensure that players competing in the Tour tournaments use equipment which conforms with the USGA Rules of Golf, players are encouraged to:

• Confirm with equipment manufacturers that new equipment or samples have been approved by the USGA.

• Have any altered or unusual clubs checked out by a Tour Rules Official before tournament use.

• Verify that the ball chosen to be played is on the USGA’s Conforming Golf Balls list.

If a player fails to submit his equipment prior to competition, he assumes all risk of a ruling should the equipment NOT conform with the USGA Rules of Golf. Additionally, if required by a tour official, a player is obligated to surrender any equipment if it is determined that additional off-site testing is necessary to rule on conformity. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.

Electronic Devices

The use of distance-measuring devices will be permitted in all APT events. The device must be used to ONLY measure distance. If a player uses a distance-measuring device to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g., elevation changes, wind speed, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 4.3a(1).

Mobile Phones

Mobile cell phones may be used to contact an official, check the leaderboard, check the weather forecast or used as an electronic distance-measuring device.

Examples of uses of an electronic device that may assist player in his play and therefore in breach of Rule 4.3a(1): Using the device to ask for or give advice, or Listening to music or a broadcast for prolonged period might assist the player in his play by eliminating distraction or promoting a good tempo.

Other electronic devices such as radios, ipods, MP3 players, televisions, and the like, are NOT permitted. Any use of such device during the stipulated round will result in disciplinary action and possible DISQUALIFICATION. (Use is defined as the device being on at any time during the stipulated round).

Footwear | Spike Policy

Traditional metal spikes and soft spikes with a small metal center (Hybrid) are prohibited.

At tournament sites, both players and caddies must wear appropriate closed-toed shoes. Caddies are required to wear smooth rubber sole shoes. Flip-flops, sandals, and barefoot will not be allowed at host courses.

Amateur players with a handicap of 2 or less are welcome to participate in APT events. However, professionals have priority in tournament entry, and amateurs will only be added to a tournament field after the “Early Entry Deadline”, twenty-one (21) days before the first round. Additionally, amateurs are ineligible to win any prizes.

Most tournaments will consist of 72-holes of stroke play (weather permitting). Fields will be cut after 36 holes to the top 35% of the starting field, including ties, with a maximum of 50 and ties for fields up to 156. For 2-course tournaments with field exceeding 168, we will cut to 35% and ties with a maximum of 60 and ties, Amateurs are included in the cut number.

Should there be a tie for 1st place, the tie will be broken by a sudden death playoff after all scores have been officially approved and posted. The designated starting hole for a playoff will be hole #18. All subsequent holes will be determined on site.

86 RULE: Any player shooting 86 or higher during the first round will be cut from the field. Please Note: Any player cut by the 86 Rule three times will be ineligible to compete in any other APT tournament for the remainder of the season.

Most events are walking, but there will be a few events where carts will be used due to the host course terrain. Pull/push carts are allowed during all tournament rounds, except the Riding Only events. Caddies may use pull/push carts, and all caddies must wear a caddy bib. During riding only events, the caddy OR the player may ride in the cart, but not both. The APT officials reserve the right to amend this policy during tournament play should golf course conditions be unfavorable (i.e. wet/saturated areas that may be affected by carts). All players will be notified of any change prior to the start of a tournament round.

2024 ANNIKA Women’s All Pro Tour & All Pro Tour Rules of Play

Version 1.14.24

Play is governed by the Rules of Golf as approved by the United States Golf Association and R&A Rules Limited and, where applicable, by the following Local Rules and Terms of the Competition, subject to changes for particular tournaments by the Rules Committee on the applicable Notice to Players. The following Local Rules apply and can be found in the Official Guide to the Rules of Golf, effective January 1, 2023. Unless otherwise specified, the penalty for breach of a Local Rule is the general penalty.

1. USE OF SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT:

a. DRIVER HEADS: List of Conforming Driver Heads: Model Local Rule G-1 is in effect. Penalty for Breach – Disqualification.

b. GROOVE AND PUNCH MARK SPECIFICATIONS: Model Local Rule G-2 is in effect. Penalty for Breach – Disqualification.

c. GOLF BALLS: List of Conforming Golf Balls: Model Local Rule G-3 is in effect. Penalty for Breach – Disqualification.

d. TRANSPORTATION: Model Local Rule G-6 is in effect. Rule 4.3a is modified as follows: During a round, a player or caddie must not ride on any form of motorized transportation, except when authorized or later approved by the Rules Committee. A player operating under a stroke and distance penalty is always authorized.

e. REPLACEMENT OF A CLUB THAT IS BROKEN OR SIGNIFICANTLY DAMAGED: Model Local Rule G-9 is in effect.

f. GREEN-READING MATERIALS RESTRICTIONS: Model Local Rule G-11 is in effect. Approved materials include: Committee approved yardage books from 2023 and 2024, Committee approved hole location sheets, and a map of the entire course no larger than letter or A4 sized paper. First Breach – General Penalty. Second Breach – Disqualification.

2. OUT OF BOUNDS: Rule 18.2. Defined by course-side points of white stakes, perimeter fence posts/fencing/walls at ground level, course-side edge of roadways/curbings, and white lines tying into any boundary. A ball that crosses any road defined as out of bounds and comes to rest beyond that road is out of bounds, even though it may lie on another part of the course. Closed gates attached to a boundary are part of the boundary object under Model Local Rule F-26.

3. PENALTY AREAS: Rule 17. Red penalty areas with an opposite side relief option will be indicated on the applicable “Notice to Players” with Model Local Rule B-2.1. Note: When the edge of a red penalty area coincides with the boundary of the course, Model Local Rule B-2.2 is in effect.

4. ABNORMAL COURSE CONDITIONS:

a. White and/or green-lined/dotted areas (except dropping zones);

b. French drains (trenches filled with rocks or stones);

c. Newly trenched areas, even if not marked;

d. Seams of cut turf, for lie of ball or area of intended swing ONLY. All seams within the area of cut turf are treated as the same seam in taking relief under Rule 16.1b. Model Local Rule F-7 is in effect;

e. Painted lines or dots on the putting green or in a part of the general area cut to fairway height or less are to be treated as ground under repair from which relief is allowed under Rule 16.1 (for example, yardage, putting green reference dots, driving distance markings, etc.) for lie of ball or area of intended swing ONLY. Model Local Rule F-21.1 is in effect;

f. White-lined/dotted areas of ground under repair and the roads or paths they tie into are treated as a single abnormal course condition when taking relief under Rule 16.1. Model Local Rule F-3.1 is in effect;

g. Damage, including the hole, made by a movable obstruction (microphones, stakes, signs, tripods, tables, chairs, etc.) may be treated as ground under repair by the Committee (but no relief for stance);

h. Landscaped or garden areas completely encircled by an obstruction. Model Local Rule F-3.3 is in effect.

5. INTEGRAL OBJECTS:

a. Retaining walls and pilings when located within penalty areas;

b. Bunker liners. Note: An exposed liner may be treated as GUR by the Committee (but no relief for stance).

6. TEMPORARY WATER ON PUTTING GREEN: Model Local Rule J-2 is in effect. If temporary water exists on the putting green the Committee may provide relief under Rule 16.1 or:

a. Squeegee the putting green until the players are near the putting green; or,

b. Squeegee the line of play when the player’s ball lies on the green; or,

c. Have the putting green squeegeed when a ball lies adjacent to the putting green in any area of the course, but only when authorized by the Committee.

d. Any combination of a, b and c above.

7. IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS CLOSE TO THE PUTTING GREEN: Model Local Rule F-5.2 is in effect and is modified as follows: For a ball in the general area, relief is allowed only when both the ball and the immovable obstruction lie in an area cut to fairway height or less.

8. TEMPORARY IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS: Model Local Rule F-23 is in effect.

a. Either side relief: If the player has line of sight interference and is entitled to relief, the player may take relief on the other side of the TIO in accordance with e(2) of the Model Local Rule F-23. Either side relief is available for all TIOs, unless specified on the “Notice to Players”.

9. PERMANENT ELEVATED POWER LINES: Model Local Rule E-11 is in effect and is modified as follows: If it is known or virtually certain that a player’s ball hit a power line in bounds, the player must replay the stroke (see Rule 14.6). If the player does not replay the stroke, they get the general penalty but have not played from a wrong place.

10. REMOVAL OF ANIMAL NOT DEFINED AS LOOSE IMPEDIMENT NEAR BALL: Model Local Rule E-13 is in effect.

11. STOPPING PLAY AND RESUMING PLAY: Rule 5.7, as modified by Model Local Rule J-1.

a. METHODS FOR STOPPING AND RESUMING PLAY: An immediate suspension for a dangerous situation will be signaled by one prolonged siren or horn blast. All other types of suspension will be signaled by several, intermittent horn blasts. Resumption of play will be signaled by two short horn blasts. Penalty for breach – Disqualification.

b. PRACTICE AREAS DURING SUSPENSION: During a suspension for a dangerous situation, all practice areas will be closed until the Rules Committee has declared them open for use. During other suspensions, practice is permitted on designated practice areas. Refer to the LPGA/Epson Tournament and Player Regulations.

12. PRACTICE BEFORE OR BETWEEN ROUNDS OR AT THE PUTTING GREEN OF THE HOLE JUST COMPLETED IS PROHIBITED:

a. Before or Between Rounds in Stroke Play: Model Local Rule I-1.1 is in effect. A player may practice on designated practice areas. Rule 5.2b is modified as follows. Players must not practice on the competition course before or between rounds.

b. Practice Between Two Holes: Model Local Rule I-2 is in effect. Rule 5.5b is modified as follows: Between two holes, a player must not: i) make any practice stroke on or near the putting green of the hole just completed, or ii) test the surface of that putting green by rubbing the putting green or rolling a ball.

13. PACE OF PLAY: Rule 5.6b, Prompt Pace of Play as modified by Model Local Rule K-2 and further by the WAPT/APT Pace of Play Policy, which is posted at all tournaments.

14. DEFINING EDGES OF PUTTING GREENS/AREAS CUT TO FAIRWAY HEIGHT OR LESS/BUNKERS: If necessary, green or blue paint will be used. The dots/line is considered on the putting green, on the area cut to fairway height or less, or in the bunker.

15. SCORING IN STROKE PLAY: Model Local Rule L-1 is in effect and modifies the penalty for a missing signature(s) under Rule 3.3b(2).

SECTION 2 | TERMS OF COMPETITION

16. TIME OF STARTING: A player is at their starting point when they are within the roped/painted area of her their starting tee, including the starter’s tent. When both paint and ropes are present, paint defines the starting area.

17. RETURNING SCORECARD: Rule 3.3b. A player has returned their scorecard to the Committee when they completely leave the roped/painted area of the scoring tent unless otherwise specified on the “Notice to Players.” When both paint and ropes are present, paint defines the scoring area.

18. WHEN COMPETITION IS FINAL: The competition is final when the winner is announced at a prize-giving ceremony, or if there is no ceremony when all scores have been posted and a winner declared by the Committee.

ANNIKA WAPT TOUR & APT TOUR RULES COMMITTEE

Office Number: 817-567-3654

Green Reading Materials – Old Yardage Books

The APT|WAPT is adopting similar policies as the PGA and LPGA Tours regarding green reading books and materials.

The APT|WAPT Rules Committee is offering this reminder on the correct application of the Local Rule G-11 (see each tour’s Hardcard) that restricts both the materials used for green reading and more specifically, the handwritten notes kept by a player or his caddie.

Handwritten notes must be those of the player or the caddie he is using in that competition, and those notes are restricted if they could help read a line of play on the putting green. Please note these key restrictions on those handwritten notes being kept:

Notes must NOT be made by copying information or data from a greens book or previous APT Official Yardage Books

Notes must NOT be made by using a device, such as a level or a phone app

In very basic terms, yardage books and green-reading materials produced prior to 2023 are likely to be in breach of this Model Local Rule G-11 and should not be used. You also cannot copy or use any information from yardage books or green books that were produced before 2023.

A breach by a player or caddie who is circumventing this Local Rule by keeping notes that are gathered in a way not in accordance with the Rule will be penalized as set out in Rule 4.3 in the Rules of Golf: General Penalty for the first breach; Disqualification for the second breach.

Furthermore, in accordance with our on-site protocols for equipment, please be advised that yardage books are subject to review by a member of the Rules Committee at any time.

Please direct any questions to Chad Ginn, Director of Rules and Competition, chad@kgsportsco.com, 601-750-3171 c

Electronic Score Card – Live-Scoring

In addition to the official paper scorecard, all players must download the Blue Golf TD app and enter hole-by-hole scores after each hole is completed during a tournament round.

Penalties for breach of this policy are as follows:

First breach – Warning

Second breach – One penalty stroke

Third breach – Two penalty strokes

Fourth breach – Disqualification and subject to dismissal from Tour

All penalties are annually accumulative

This policy may be waived by the Committee on a case-by-case basis for any international or other players who do not have internet connectivity on their cell phones.

Pull/push carts are allowed during all tournament rounds unless otherwise stated for a specific tournament. Players and Caddies may use pull/push carts during tournament rounds. Any motorized pull/push cart designed and appropriate for golf may also be used.

APT|WAPT officials reserve the right to amend this policy during tournament play should golf course conditions be unfavorable (i.e. wet/saturated course where damage may occur with the use of push/pull carts). All players will be notified of any such change prior to the start of a tournament round.

The APT does have a fleet of Puch Carts for rent for each event. (12 total) Players may request /reserve a cart to rent during registration. Rentals are $40 per week and may be rented per day for $20.

Rentals/reservations are handled on a first-come, first-serve basis. We do have a waitlist for each tournament.

A reservation list will be viewable on the Tournament Information Page in bluegolf.

Players MUST pay for their cart reservation by 1 pm the day before the first round of the tournament, or they forfeit their reservation.

Maximum fields for events are 132 before daylight saving time and 156, thereafter. Fields at some events may be limited due to format. Events with two courses are limited to 180 players.

Note: Each field includes two host course players – Head Pro and the Men’s Club Champion

Purse payments will be made by Direct Deposit to the player’s US bank account approximately 5 business days following the final round of each event. Players making a cut for the 1st time will receive an email from Intuit Quickbooks to set up an account. The player will follow the link provided to enter W-9 and direct deposit information. All future direct deposit payments will be made to the bank account set up in the Quickbooks account. Contact the APT Office at 817-567-3654 with any problems or changes that need to be made.

Unfortunately, direct deposit is not available for our foreign players without a US social security number, TIN or ITIN, and US Federal Law requires the APT to withhold 30% of foreign players’ winnings for US taxes. Purse payments can be mailed to foreign players with a US mailing address, or payments can be wired to the foreign player’s bank account. A wire authorization form will be sent instead of the Quickbooks link to all players that do not provide a US Social Security Number, TIN, or ITIN on the registration form.

Note: A player must complete all rounds of the event, as played, to receive a purse payment. However, should a player need to withdraw after the cut due to family emergencies or medical reasons, he would receive the last place check.

Tournament registration is available through our website under the 2024 Schedule, and registration opens 8 weeks prior to the first round of each tournament. Simply click on the registration button next to the tournament you wish to sign-up for. Entries will be taken in the following order of priority:

• Open pro entry until the field reaches 132

• The last 24 spots before the early deadline are for APT Members

• After the Early Deadline, should spots remain available, entries are first come

• Amateurs (only after the ‘Early Entry Deadline’ – 14 days before event)

Entry Fees will not be processed until 21 days before the first round. This procedure helps players register early for multiple events without being charged a lump sum.

See Waiting List Procedure below.

After a tournament field has reached 132 players, non-members registering will be held on a wait-list with any amateurs. The last spots will be for members only until the ‘Early Entry Deadline’ (21 days before the event). Members registering after a field is full, but before this deadline, will be placed on the waiting list with priority over non-members. After this deadline, open spots will be filled in order with players from the waiting list. Professionals have priority over Amateurs. The Tour will contact the player to let him know that a spot is open. It is the player’s responsibility to provide a good contact number and email, as well as to let the APT know if his plans change and he wants to be removed from the waiting list.

Withdrawals will be accepted for any reason, when notice is given by 5:00 PM on the Wednesday 7 days prior to the first round. There will be a $50 administrative fee for all refunds. Players MUST call the tour office at 817-567-3654 to withdraw. For withdrawals after the Wednesday deadline, the player will waive his entry fee to the tournament. Medical and personal withdrawals after the Wednesday deadline will be evaluated case-by-case and, if accepted, there will be a $100 administrative fee. No Shows will NOT receive a refund or credit for any reason. No refund or credit will be given for any reason once a player has teed off.

Players who are scheduled to play in an APT event, but qualify to play in either a PGA or Korn Ferry Tour event that same week, will receive a refund or credit of their tournament entry fee. Players need to notify the tour office/staff of their desire to transfer their entry to another tournament by 12:00 PM on Tuesday. There will be a $50 administrative fee for all refunds.

Players only need to stop by the APT trailer to check-in at their first tournament of the year. Tour members will pick up their membership packet at the first tournament they play. Player pictures will also be taken at their first event.

Check-in Days/Times: Normally Tuesday – Check tournament information page for times each week.

Pairings are based on player standings. Official tee times will be posted by 5:00 PM, two days prior to the first round. Pairings will be posted at the tour trailer, on the APT website, and on the Pro Golf by BlueGolf app. Tee-times will also be texted to each player, so it is the player’s responsibility to provide a contact number and enable text messages on the registration form. Tee times are NOT available at the tour office.

Official practice round days are 1-2 days before each tournament’s first round and are listed under the schedule of events for each tournament. Most practice rounds are FREE to all participants when walking. Players will have to pay for a cart, if used, during practice rounds.

• Players need to call the host course to arrange tee times.

• There will be NO practice rounds available during any pro-am tournament.

Slacks are preferred for pro-ams and tournament play, however, shorts are allowed at any time during play and at special events such as junior clinics, shoot-outs, etc. Shirts are to be tucked in and hats must be worn forward. Metal spikes are prohibited. Jeans and flip-flops will NOT be allowed at host facilities, unless otherwise posted. Party attire will be posted weekly based on the local tournament requests.

All decisions regarding tournaments affected by rain or extreme conditions will be made case-by-case by the tour officials, host professionals, and event sponsors. Any weather-shortened tournament is official only after 36 holes, with tour officials making every effort to complete as many rounds as possible. Play may be extended an extra day, but not beyond, and in most cases, to complete 36 holes. No partial rounds will count. A tournament may be canceled if 36 holes cannot be completed.

Use of the Preferred Lies Local Rule

We will put a notice that we are playing preferred lies in the starter box. The starter (a volunteer) should notify each group, but it it the responsibility of each player to check the starters box for notices.

Through the years, two principles have been entrenched in the game of golf;

• Play the course as you find it and,

• Play the ball as it lies

As a professional golf tour, the APT strives to honor these principles. However, adverse weather conditions can make a course nearly unplayable under the rules of golf due to temporary water on the greens, in bunkers and the general area (fairways).

Under Temporary Water, if a player takes relief in the general area, he must take full relief at the nearest point of complete relief, no nearer the hole. When a course is extremely wet, the nearest point of complete relief from temporary water may be in the rough or behind a tree, etc.

At that point we believe it is unfair to play in conditions where players may frequently be forced to drop their ball in the rough after having driven it in the fairway. In an effort to continue play in less than ideal conditions, the rules committee may utilize a Local Rule allowing Preferred Lies, which provides a player an additional option in dealing with temporary water.

This local rule is to be used One Round at a time and it will be discontinued for the next round if the course can be played under the rules.

It is Important To Note, the Rules Committee will not use this local Rule simply because the ball may have a tendency to pick up mud. But rather, this Local Rule will only be used in extreme situations when it would be impossible to play the course fairly under the Rules.

APT pro-am pro participation is reserved for APT members based on the current money list and players requested by tournament sponsors and teams. The APT wants to showcase the top players and local tournament sponsors want to play with those players. The number of professionals needed varies per event. The Tour will post the pros assigned to the Pro-Am to the website on the Friday before the tournament week. A $1,000 skins game will be provided at each pro-am with 16 or more teams in the pro-am. The skins game is for Tour Members only. Should the pro-am have less than 16 teams, then each player will be paid $50 for participating in the pro-am and no skins game will take place. Players will be allowed to miss a maximum of two (2) pro-am tournaments over the course of the year. If a player needs to miss that week’s pro-am they need to notify the Tour by 5:00 PM on Friday before the tournament week.

Most Junior Clinics are held Monday or Tuesday afternoon. Each clinic will need 5-10 professionals to conduct. APT memebers are asked to volunteer for clinics each week. Clinic information will be posted on the trailer message board and the tournaments Schedule of Events.

NOTE: Every APT member is required to help with two clinics a season. It is the responsibility of every player to attend the clinic for which they volunteer or find a replacement. Players failing to attend are subject to discipline by the Tour. In addition to these participants, professionals playing in or near their hometown are expected to participate in the junior clinic. It is very important for local players to represent the APT and give back to their local communities.

Range hours will vary at each site and will be posted on the trailer message board. The range may also be temporarily closed during the day for additional picking and special events. As daylight permits, the range may remain open later during some events. Players must cooperate with the closing hours of the range so that the balls may be picked, cleaned, and readied for the next day. A fine will be incurred if a player does not comply with the facility or tournament staff concerning the temporary closing of the range.

NOTE: Due to the restricted nature of some facilities, the length and width of the range may dictate the use of irons only or small number of hitting stations.

The tournament course will be marked by the tour staff prior to the event. In addition to the normal course markings, the staff will place a small dot on the front and back of each green to define the green depth. On all par 3’s, the yardage will be marked on the back of any tee box that may be used during tournament play. This number represents the distance from the line on the back of the tee box to the dot on the front of the green.

Immediately after completion of a round, the players are to bring their scorecards to the scoring tent, check them, and return them to the scoring volunteers. Once the player has turned in his scorecard and left the boundary of the scoring area, the scorecard is considered returned.

Players are encouraged to employ caddies for all practice, pro-am, and tournament rounds. A player may bring his own caddie or hire a local caddie, if available. Local caddies shall be paid promptly. The fee is to be resolved early in the week between the player and caddie. A good rule of thumb is $40 per round. Players shall be responsible for the conduct and behavior of their caddies at tournaments. The following shall be adhered to in all tour tournaments:

• Players are responsible for calling host courses for the availability of local caddies.

• Caddies MUST wear a tour supplied caddie bib during each tournament round (Bibs need to be checked out at your starting tee and returned in the scoring area after 36 holes. New bibs will be available for the final two rounds)

• Caddies may use pull/push carts during tournament play

• Should golf carts be used during any tournament round, caddies must walk.

• Caddies may not wear jeans or cutoffs. Hemmed shorts, skirts, and capris are permitted.

• Caddies must wear a collared shirt at all times.

• Caddies shall wear smooth rubber-soled shoes preferably tennis or basketball shoes. Golf spikes and flip flops are prohibited.

• Caddies shall assist in maintaining the course by REPLACING DIVOTS AND RAKING BUNKERS as soon as possible after their players have played.

• Caddies shall not hit shots or putts anywhere on the practice areas or course except in specially approved competitions.

For any violation of these regulations which affect play, a fine will be levied against the player of the caddie.

While we will make every effort to accommodate disabled family members who need golf carts, we remind the players that additional golf carts on site at tournaments create numerous logistical concerns. As such, we have worked closely with tournament organizations to reduce the overall number of carts used during each tournament week. The following policy shall be applicable for members seeking to obtain the use of a golf cart for a disabled family member:

• The request for the use of the cart must be made by the tour member and must indicate the name of the person, the nature of the disability, and if requested by the tour, provide medical reports or other data indicating the extent and nature of the disability.

• A request must be made for each individual tournament and must be made no later than the Tuesday of the tournament week.

• Carts will be made available only to family members who have a disability that prevents them from walking along with their players. The Tour Director’s decision shall be final.

If a cart is issued to the family member, the following rules relating to the use of the cart shall apply:

• Cart use shall remain on paths at all times.

• Carts will NOT be permitted in designated practice areas (e.g., range, putting green, etc.) at any time.

• If in the Tour Director’s opinion, use of the cart could potentially damage the playing surface of the golf course (e.g., due to wet course conditions), the Tour Director shall have the right to deny the use of the cart.

Except for caddies, all spectators must stay out of the fairways and off of greens and tees during play. It is okay to gather near the tee and greens to watch, but we ask that they stay on the cart paths or rough while walking the course.

Spectators must respect the players and the tournament. Any spectator who is disruptive, abusive, or unruly with APT players, staff, or volunteers will be asked to leave the premises and may be banned from future APT events.