Code of Conduct for Adults

Members and Visitors will be expected to:

• Help to create and maintain an environment free of intimidation and harassment, in particular towards members of staff
• Help to create an environment where all have an equal opportunity to participate
• Communicate with others in a manner that reflects respect and care
• Demonstrate proper personal behaviour and conduct at all times
• Promote the positive aspects of golf when representing yourself or the club (e.g. fair play, honesty and etiquette)
• Be organised and on time out of respect to others
• Treat organisers, club representatives and coaches with respect
• Observe instructions or restrictions required by club staff
• Respect the course and the property of both the golf club and other members
• Ensure that banter remains so and does not intimidate or offend others.
• Avoid offensive language or telling sexist or racist jokes which may be over-heard in the clubhouse and upset other members or visitors.
• Conduct which appears to fall below the expected standards of the club should be reported to the General Manager  [email protected] or HR Director  [email protected]

Examples of unacceptable conduct:

Any form of verbal, physical, sexual and emotional abuse including harassment or bullying
Verbal abuse or harassment towards staff and other workers at the club
Criticism of staff when they are playing on the course
Offensive and insulting written / email communications to staff, workers, committee representatives or other members
Any form of discrimination on the grounds of age, gender reassignment, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation,  religion or beliefs
Illegal behaviour such as smoking indoors or consuming illegal or performance enhancing drugs or stimulants
Excessive foul language and loud swearing, in particular in the clubhouse
Posting hurtful comments or personal attacks on social networking sites
Drunkenness which leads to offensive behaviour
Any form of cheating, which may include deliberate manipulation of handicaps

This Code applies throughout the club premises, course, facilities and whilst representing the club at away events.