What to Have in Your Refereeing Bag 

• Hole-by-Hole Notes  

• Notice to Players and USGA “Hard Card” (Hard card is on the back of the notice to players) 

• Evacuation Plan (on the back of the Hole Location Sheet)  

• Pace of Play Time Chart (“Raguzzi”) 

• Pace of Play Policy (important to have the out of position definitions readily available)  

• Hole Location Sheet 

• Pencils, sharpie   

• Radio and earpiece  

• Rules assignment sheet  

• The full Rules of Golf and/or Official Guide or the USGA Rules app on phone 

• String  

• Coin, tees 

• Umbrella and rain gear (if needed)  

• Towel  

• Sunscreen  

• Band-Aids  

• Snacks, water, coffee, etc.  

• USGA credential  

• Watch, stopwatch, or phone for these functions   

• Binoculars  

• Scoring device (if applicable)  

• If working as a Rover, Rover box, including an air horn. You should always have air horn with you, regardless of weather, as non-weather-related situations can occur and require a suspension of play. 

What to Have as Walking Match Referee 

• Hole-by-Hole Notes 

• Notice to Players and USGA “Hard Card” (hard card is on the back of the notice to players) 

• Hole Location Sheet (evacuation plan on the back) 

• Pace of Play Time Chart (“Raguzzi”), which will include the Referee with each match 

• Radio and earpiece  

• Coin 

• Tee 

• Watch 

• Pencils 

• Scorecard (given out at the first tee by starter) 

• USGA credential  

• Umbrella, rain gear or other weather gear, if needed  

It can be helpful to use a yardage book cover to keep paperwork and the scorecard organized. It is not recommended to carry the full Rules of Golf or Official Guide given their size. When walking with a match, you want to have your hands free and not carry any unnecessary supplies. Rovers can help carry any additional supplies you may need (for example, extra clothing layers, umbrellas, etc.) to keep your hands free.