Code of Conduct
The objective of this policy is to ensure an environment is maintained that is free from discrimination, harassment or abuse for members, employees and visitors of the Club. All members and guests are reminded that behaviour of a high standard must be adhered to at all times, both on our facilities and in relation to all activities with Courtown Golf Club, either in a representative capacity or otherwise.
General
Unacceptable behaviour or language towards members, staff or visitors to the club will not be tolerated and disciplinary measures will be taken in all cases.
Please always adhere to the following:
Tee Time Bookings
The Club currently operates online tee time bookings via Clubnet. As a courtesy to fellow members, users are requested to contact their playing partners if they remove their name from the time sheet 36 hours or less from the booked time.
Members are reminded that in accordance with Section 24.4 of the Club Constitution, anyone who does not turn up for their time on the timesheet, following contact by the relevant Men’s or Ladies’ Competitions Committee, will be disqualified for two eighteen-hole Club competitions as advised by the relevant committee and must pay the entry for the competition for which they failed to turn up unless at least twenty-four hours’ notice has been given to the playing partner(s) of such person.
On the Golf Course
The Management Committee reserves the right to act against anyone who shows disregard for any of the guidance outlined above, or any other behaviour that they deem inappropriate for the Club and its members.
The Club reserves the right to ask anyone breaching the code of conduct to leave the facility.
The objective of this policy is to ensure an environment is maintained that is free from discrimination, harassment or abuse for members, employees and visitors of the Club. All members and guests are reminded that behaviour of a high standard must be adhered to at all times, both on our facilities and in relation to all activities with Courtown Golf Club, either in a representative capacity or otherwise.
General
Unacceptable behaviour or language towards members, staff or visitors to the club will not be tolerated and disciplinary measures will be taken in all cases.
Please always adhere to the following:
- Discrimination of any kind is regarded as unacceptable behaviour
- Harassment or intimidation on any basis is regarded as unacceptable behaviour
- Excessive alcohol consumption whilst on or attending the Club premises is not tolerated
- The use of illegal substances is regarded as unacceptable behaviour
- Any person heard using foul and/or abusive language may be asked to stop or leave the premises.
Tee Time Bookings
The Club currently operates online tee time bookings via Clubnet. As a courtesy to fellow members, users are requested to contact their playing partners if they remove their name from the time sheet 36 hours or less from the booked time.
Members are reminded that in accordance with Section 24.4 of the Club Constitution, anyone who does not turn up for their time on the timesheet, following contact by the relevant Men’s or Ladies’ Competitions Committee, will be disqualified for two eighteen-hole Club competitions as advised by the relevant committee and must pay the entry for the competition for which they failed to turn up unless at least twenty-four hours’ notice has been given to the playing partner(s) of such person.
On the Golf Course
- All golfers must adhere to the rules of the game as determined by the R&A and the local rules which are relevant to the course
- All golfers must conduct themselves in a sporting manner and always demonstrate the spirit of fair play
- All golfers must take care of the course, including raking bunkers, repairing pitch marks, and replacing divots. Golfers repeatedly reported to not be adhering to these points of etiquette will be subject to sanction under the Club Complaints process.
- All golfers must always respect their fellow players, this includes ensuring that the following does not happen:
▪ Aggressive behaviour
▪ Misuse of equipment (e.g., throwing clubs)
▪ Shouting on the course.
- Dress must be as per the guidelines (available on Club website, but broadly, smart golf wear)
- Mobile phones must be switched to silent and only used for calls in an emergency. Other uses of devices such as for GPS etc. is permitted but must not impact negatively on fellow players.
The Management Committee reserves the right to act against anyone who shows disregard for any of the guidance outlined above, or any other behaviour that they deem inappropriate for the Club and its members.
The Club reserves the right to ask anyone breaching the code of conduct to leave the facility.