PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY .

 

This Code of Conduct sets out the minimum standards expected when participating in Seaton Carew Championships/Salvers. 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

iv. pulling trolleys onto or across teeing grounds

 

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

 

d) Being disrespectful of other players, referees or spectators

 

e) Misuse of Social Media i. publicly use critical or disrespectful descriptions of others or Seaton Carew via any social media platforms

 

ii. excessive use of social media during the round

 

f) Acting in a manner contrary to the spirit of the game

 

Enforcement

 

The Committee may impose the following penalties for situations identified in 1 and 2 above:

First Breach of Code of Conduct Warning or General Penalty

 

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 Championship or Match.

 

Note 2: Any breach of the conduct by the player’s caddie will result in sanctions being imposed against the player 3. Committee Decision is Final.

 

The Committee in charge of the competition will impose any penalty, where applicable. Their decision is final