CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY 2026

Championships & Matches

This Code of Conduct sets out the minimum standards expected when participating in Middlesex Golf Championships and Matches. You must ensure you are familiar with and understand the Code and meet these minimal standards at all times.

1. Breaches of the Code of Conduct include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Care for the course, for example

i. failure to repair pitch marks

ii. failure to rake or smooth bunkers

iii. failure to replace divots

b. Foul and abusive language

c. Abuse of clubs or the course i. throwing and/or breaking clubs

ii. de-facing or damaging on-course signage

iii. damaging course equipment, tee markers, flagsticks, rakes etc

iv. public derogatory comments related to the club or course

d. Being disrespectful of other players, referees, volunteers and/or spectators

e. Misuse of Social Media

i. publicly use critical or disrespectful descriptions of others or Middlesex Golf via any social media platforms

ii. excessive use of social media during the round

f. Non-compliance of practice regulations

g. Acting in a manner contrary to the spirit of the game

 

 

2. Enforcement

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

First Breach of Code of Conduct                                                     Warning or General Penalty

Second Breach                                                                                            General Penalty

Subsequent Breach or any                                                                   Disqualification

serious misconduct                      

 2. Enforcement                                                                                

Note 1: Any warnings or penalties applied under the Code of Conduct during a round will be carried forward for the remainder of the Championship or Match. In the case of County Finals this results in the player not being eligible for selection in the next series of matches.

Note 2: Any breach of the conduct by the player’s caddie will result in sanctions being imposed against the player.

Note 3: If a breach happens between two holes, the penalty will apply to the next hole.

3. Committee Decision is Final

 

The Committee in charge of the competition will impose any penalty, where applicable.

Their decision is final.