Our Code of Conduct

All members of the club agree to the following Code of Conduct. Any breach of this Code may result in action being taken as per the club’s disciplinary policy. This may include sanctions or penalties up to and including expulsion from the Club.

Members and Visitors will be expected to:

• Help create and maintain an environment free of intimidation and harassment, in particular towards members of staff
• Help create an environment where all have an equal opportunity to participate
• Communicate with others in a manner that reflects respect and care
• Demonstrate proper personal behaviour and conduct at all times
• Promote the positive aspects of golf when representing yourself or the club (e.g. fair play, honesty and good etiquette)
• Be organised and on time, out of respect to others
• Treat organisers, club representatives and coaches with respect
• Observe instructions or restrictions required by club staff
• Respect the course and property of both the golf club and other members at all times
• Ensure that banter remains so and does not intimidate or offend others.
• Avoid offensive language or telling sexist or racist jokes that may be overheard in the clubhouse and upset other members or visitors.

Conduct that appears to fall below the expected standards of the club should be reported to the General Manager.

Examples of unacceptable conduct:

• Any form of verbal, physical, sexual or emotional abuse, including harassment or
  bullying, towards other members, visitors, staff and other workers at the club
• Criticism of staff when they are playing on the course
• Offensive and insulting written/email communications to staff, workers, committee
  representatives or other members
• Posting hurtful comments and/or personal attacks on social networking sites
• Any form of discrimination on the grounds of age, gender, marital status, race, colour,
  nationality, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or beliefs
• Illegal behaviour such as smoking indoors or consuming illegal or performance
  enhancing drugs or stimulants
• Foul language and loud swearing, in particular in the clubhouse
• Drunkenness which leads to offensive behaviour
• Any form of cheating, which may include deliberate manipulation of handicaps

This Code applies throughout the club premises, course, facilities and whilst representing the club at away events