Communication Devices Policy

Communication Devices: Communication and Distance Measuring Devices: In addition to distance measuring devices that conform to USGA specifications, players may use cell phones and smart watches as distance measuring devices and may use all functions of golf apps in accordance with Rule 4.3(3). Cell phones may be used to access the USGA Rules of Golf and CWDGA Tournament Rules. In addition, players may use a cell phone to request a ruling. A telephone number will be included on the Notice to Competitors. Players and their caddies are prohibited from making and receiving telephone calls, texting, checking email, and listening to audio. If CWDGA determines this policy has been violated, the player will receive a warning. A second violation at any CWDGA event will result in disqualification under a code of conduct violation (1.2b). A third violation will result in disqualification from all CWDGA events for the remainder of the current playing season.