USKG Policies

Cart Policy

All golf carts must be operated according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.  Riding anywhere other than the seat of the cart is strictly prohibited. U.S. Kids Golf is strongly opposed to pulling clubs alongside or behind carts as it could cause severe injury or death. Anyone choosing to utilize a pull or push cart and drag it alongside or behind a cart will do so at his or her own risk. The host facilities, U.S. Kids Golf, LLC and U.S. Kids Golf Foundation, its officers, Directors, volunteers and employees/contractors are not liable for any event/activity or consequence whatsoever in any way arising out of or relating to participation in a U.S. Kids Golf, LLC or U.S. Kids Golf Foundation event:  
 
Shuttle Carts
Shuttle carts are provided between holes that are deemed difficult or lengthy for players to walk. Shuttles are also provided on starting and finishing holes that are a significant distance from the clubhouse. Shuttle carts are for players and caddies only. Spectators may utilize shuttles to starting holes and from finishing holes if room is available after all players and caddies have been transported.

Caddie use of carts: 9-hole players (Boys 6 & under, 7, 8, Girls 7 & under, 8, 9)  
All 9-hole players may rent a cart for use during play.  The caddie may use the cart to shuttle their player between holes.  After reaching the tee, the player cannot ride and must walk the entire hole. The caddie may leave the bag on the cart or carry it on the course with the player when needed. In no case, will carts be allowed off the path.  Violation of any of the above: Two strokes per hole at which any breach occurred; maximum penalty per round: Four strokes.

Caddie use of carts: 18-hole players
18-hole players may not use carts for play nor have their caddie use a cart.  All players and caddies must walk unless an official tournament shuttle is provided.  Violation of any of the above: Two strokes per hole at which any breach occurred; maximum penalty per round: Four strokes.

Spectator Carts
Golf carts are reserved for rules officials, tournament directors, and volunteers. However, we will have a limited number of carts available for spectators. Spectators renting carts must stay on the path at all times and remain behind the players being watched. Please do not go forward and disrupt players in the group ahead.  Spectators may not give players advice during the round. Spectators are not permitted to walk in the fairway or on the greens.  Violation of any of the above: first offense – warning, second offense – Immediate removal of the spectator from the golf course.

You must have a valid driver’s license to operate golf cart.

Note:  It is at the discretion of the host golf course as to whether spectator carts will be allowed.

Pace of Play Policy