TOURNAMENT RULES

 

 

LPGA Amateur Golf Association members share the responsibility of demonstrating exemplary conduct, sportsmanship, respect, and courtesy at all times when participating in LPGA Amateurs events and conducting LPGA Amateurs business. Behavior contrary to this is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. LPGA Amateur Golf Association members are reminded that they represent the LPGA, including LPGA Tour Players, LPGA Professionals, Girls Golf, and fellow LPGA Amateurs’ members.

Consequences for a breach in the code of conduct are based on the past history of the member’s conduct and the severity of the situation. Examples of a breach in the Code of Conduct by an LPGA Amateurs member that may result in consequences include (but are not limited to) the following:

 

• Use of profanity, either in frustration or directed toward another individual

• Inappropriate, derogatory, disrespectful, or abusive language/gestures

• Disruptive or distracting behavior

• Making threats of any kind, including physical attacks or damage to property

• Throwing of equipment or other items

• Intentionally causing damage to the golf course, objects on course property or facility

• Use of cell phone / electronic device for purposes other than those permitted by the Rules

• Other unbecoming or inappropriate conduct as determined by the LPGA Amateur Golf Association
   

Code of Conduct Consequences at Local and Association-wide Competitive Events:

 

• First breach: Verbal warning

• Second breach: One-stroke penalty

• Third breach: General penalty (two penalty strokes or loss of hole in match play)

• Fourth breach or any serious misconduct: Disqualification
  
   

*The LPGA Amateur Golf Association™ has the authority to assess consequences and/or revoke a membership at any time if serious misconduct occurs.

Information regarding the suspension and termination of membership, and the appeal process can be found in the LPGA Amateurs Member Terms and Conditions