Code of Conduct for Members and Visitors
Stapleford Abbotts Golf Club believes that it is the responsibility of everybody involved in our club to ensure it remains a safe place, free from discrimination, fear and where possible, risk.
In doing so we ask that you:
- Treat everyone fairly and do not discriminate on the grounds of characteristics such as race, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability etc.
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person and treat everyone with mutual trust and respect.
- If you see any form of discrimination, do not condone it or allow it to go unchallenged, and report to the club manager/board as soon as possible.
- Maintain the well-being and safety of all individuals.
- Promote the positive aspects of golf (e.g. fair play), at the club and when representing in the community
We will not tolerate any form of:
- Physical or verbal abuse
- Bullying & harassment
- Use of foul, abusive or discriminatory language
- Inappropriate physical contact
Responsibilities for players
The game of golf is based on honesty and integrity. Your responsibilities as a player are to:
- Play to the Rules of Golf (following any local rules), act with integrity, and refrain from using or overcoming any rule to any gain or unfair advantage.
- Play to the best of their ability
- Certify scores accurately for fellow players after witnessing a round.
- Have only one handicap record, administered by a home club.
- Return all acceptable scores, making the best possible score on each hole – submitting competition scores promptly after play and general play scores before midnight on the day of play.
- Pre-register any intent before starting to play.
Any breaches of this code of conduct will be subject to our disciplinary procedures and dealt with by the board.
NB: Supplementary codes of conduct are available from England Golf for Workforce and Board Members.