London Amateur Foursomes

Code of Conduct Policy

 

This Code of Conduct sets out the minimum standards expected when participating in the London Amateur Foursomes and Ladies London Foursomes/  You must ensure you are familiar with and understand the Code and always meet these minimal standards

1. Code of Conduct

Breaches of the Code of Conduct include but are not limited to:

1.  Care for the course, for example

1. failure to repair pitch marks, not raking bunkers, or replacing divots
2. pulling trolleys onto or across teeing areas

2. Foul and abusive language
3. Abuse of clubs on the course

1. Throwing and/or breaking clubs
2. De-facing or damaging on-course signage
3. Damaging course equipment, tee markers, flagsticks, rakes etc

4.  Being disrespectful of other players, referees or spectators
5. Misuse of Social Media

1.  Publicly use critical or disrespectful descriptions of others or the Committee via any social platforms
2. Excessive use of social media during the round

6. Acting in a manner contrary to the spirit of the game
7. Continuing play once the result of the match is known

 

 

2. Penalty Structure

The Committee may impose the following penalties for situations identified in 1 above:

• First Breach – Warning
• Second Breach – General Penalty
• Subsequent Breach or Any Serious Misconduct – Disqualification

 

Note 1:

Any warnings or penalties applied under the Code of Conduct during a round will be carried forward for the remainder of the round and involvement in the Tournament.

Note 2:

Any breach of the Code of Conduct by the player’s caddie will result in sanctions being imposed against the player.

Note 3:

If the breach occurs between the play of two holes the penalty applies to the next hole.

 

3. Committee Decision is Final

The Committee in charge of the Tournaments will impose any penalty where applicable and any decision will be final.