We have had some minor issues with rules infractions recently, which has caused some conflict due to our rules around Code of Conduct. We are now reviewing our CoC to clarify some of the specific issues that have been encountered.
The rules of golf don't have a lot on markers responsibilities other than recording a score. We have had a lot of new members join in the last year or two, and many are unfamiliar with the details of the rules of the game.
So, asking the hive mind, have your clubs provided advice on what the role of the marker is? Does Golf Australia have this advice anywhere?
I was thinking something along the lines of
The markers role is to mark and record the score of another player.
They are not a rules official, not a referee. However, they can and should provide assistance with the correct implementation of the rules of golf and the clubs local rules, to ensure that all scores recorded are accurate and maintain the integrity of the game.
If a marker sees their partner taking action that may break a rule, inadvertently or deliberately, they should raise this with the player as soon as it occurs, and preferably before a stroke is played.
Thoughts, comments welcome and appreciated.