JACKSONVILLE AREA GOLF ASSOCIATION
CODE OF CONDUCT
There is said to be a large plaque at the USGA that states, “Golf is a game of integrity, honesty and played with great sportsmanship”. The first two are a given but the third can sometimes be tainted by our temper and anger on the course and MAY require penalty or removal from the course.
Regarding etiquette/course behavior: any breach deemed to be serious by the JAGA Committee or a repeated etiquette breach may result in disqualification under Rule 33-7.
An etiquette breach may include but is not limited to the following:
- Abusive or inappropriate language
- Disrespect shown to tournament officials, volunteers or fellow competitors
- Throwing of clubs
- Mistreatment of the golf course in any way
- Repeated failure to rake bunkers or replace/sand divots
- Failure to abide by host club golf cart rules
- Improper or distracting use of a cell phone
- Improper behavior due to use of alcohol
Generally, the player will be given a warning if one of these abuses is reported to or observed by the Committee. A second reported or observed offense will result in disqualification.
A serious breach may include but not be limited to the following: any damage to the golf course, course facilities or course equipment that is deemed to be serious by the Committee will result in immediate disqualification.
July 31, 2017