Background

1. Edmonton Golf Association takes great pride in the quality of its competitors, its host facilities and the broad community involvement.
2. In order to make the events enjoyable to everyone involved, Edmonton Golf Association requires participants to adhere to a set of guidelines known as the Code of Conduct.
3. The purpose of this Code is to identify expectations and clarify actions that are considered violations and thereby assist participants in understanding the consequences of their actions.
4. These standards apply to the competitor and the caddie when they are on golf course property, for a practice round, competition or any other Edmonton Golf Association sanctioned event.

Dress standards

1. Individuals must be neat in appearance with respect to personal appearance and personal grooming.
2. Only tailored golf slacks , golf shirts with collars and sleeves , and tailored golf shorts (cut to a length no higher than approximately 4 inches above the knee, and not extending below the knee) are acceptable.
3. Shirts must be tucked in at the waist.
4. Hats / visors must be worn properly, with the brim forward.
5. Males shall remove hats / visors indoors at the host facilities.
6. The competitor or the caddie are not permitted to wear traditional metal or ceramic tipped spikes. Golf shoes with alternative spikeless soles (eg; softspikes ), golf teaching shoes, sneakers or other soft soled shoes that will not penetrate or damage a soft putting green.
7. Unacceptable dress includes blue jeans, cut-offs, denim shorts, athletic shorts, jammers, warm up or sweat pants, muscle shirts, T-shirts, tank tops, shirts or pants that are rolled up, etc.
8. No commercial logos, trademarks, numbers, or offensive wording is acceptable, except that of golf clubs or golf manufacturers or other organizations that are deemed acceptable by Edmonton Golf Association.
9. Should a host facility have stricter dress code, its policy will apply.

Personal conduct

1. Individuals are expected to demonstrate respect for players, club staff and members, employees, spectators, Edmonton Golf Association officials and all others by exhibiting decorum consistent with expectations of an Edmonton Golf Association member.
2. Actions that are violations include abusive language, abuse of the golf course or golf property, cheating, club throwing, vandalism, display of bad temper, disrespect of fellow competitors, spectators, volunteers, officials, and other conduct that is considered detrimental to best interests of the game or Edmonton Golf Association.
3. Use of illicit drugs is prohibited at an EGA sanctioned event.
4. Use of alcohol by a competitor or caddie during a stipulated round is prohibited.
5. Juniors are prohibited from using tobacco products or alcohol on golf course property during an EGA sanctioned event or off the golf course when a member of an Edmonton Golf Association team or attending a sanctioned event.
6. Cell phones, audible beepers, walkman, or other electronic equipment are prohibited during competition. Such devices must not be used or carried in an activated form that may disrupt play.
7. Practicing or hitting golf balls on any public area other than property specifically intended for the practice or play of golf is prohibited.
8. Players must attend mandatory meetings.

Violations to the code of conduct

If a violation occurs prior to or during the event, the individual must immediately comply with the code. This must be done without undue delay and then the Code must be maintained.

Penalties:
1st offense - warning, 2 stroke penalty or disqualification.
2nd offense - 2 stroke penalty or disqualification.
3rd offense - disqualification.

Disciplinary action

1. Discipline during an event will be handled by event Tournament Committee or Edmonton Golf Association representatives in charge of the activity.
2. Disqualifications for Code of Conduct violations will be referred to the Discipline Committee. In the event that the Discipline Committee determines a suspension is warranted, the competitor (and parent or guardian in the case of a Junior) will be advised of the suspension in writing and of their rights to appeal.