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CODE OF CONDUCT

Oake Manor Golf Club is committed to providing an environment that is free of discrimination, harassment and intimidation for members, employees, and guests.
Members, guests and visitors are all reminded that an acceptable standard of behaviour is expected in all areas of the Club and course, at all times and that upon payment of membership or green fees, all members, guests and visitors have given their consent to be bound by both the restrictions and penalties which may be imposed for any breach of the club’s standards or serious misconduct in failing to meet the standards set in this Code of Conduct.

Members will be liable for any breach committed by themselves or their guests.

R&A Rule 1.2 – Standards of Player Conduct:

All players are expected to play in The Spirit of the Game
R&A Rule 1.2b – Code of Conduct

Oake Manor Golf Club has adopted the following Code of Conduct as a Local Rule

On the course:

All golfers must:

• Fulfil any tee time they have booked unless prior notice of cancellation is given to the Pro Shop
• All members & visitors must sign in at the Pro Shop and pay any green fees due before commencing play.
• Avoid slow play, apply Ready Golf principles, and allow other golfers to play through as appropriate, waving the following group through when searching for lost balls and maintaining the speed of play by keeping up with the group in front
• Adhere to the dress code, The Rules of Golf published by the R&A and any local rules of the course
• Demonstrate fair play both on and off the course
• Always follow established golf etiquette respecting the course, such as:
• Repairing pitch marks, replacing divots, raking bunkers etc.
• Showing the necessary respect to fellow golfers at all times, which incorporates; no shouting, swearing or abuse on the course, no misuse of equipment (i.e. throwing clubs in frustration etc.), no aggressive behaviour, or the taking of performance enhancing drugs.
• Conduct yourself in a sportsmanlike manner and do not knowingly cheat, disrespect employees. Officials or fellow players.
• Mobile phones must be switched to silent on the golf course.
• Always commence a round from the 1st tee unless directed to do otherwise by the staff of the Pro Shop. Play must be in the correct order of the course with cutting across to holes out of sequence prohibited
• Abide by the Terms of Competition for any competition they enter.
• Always submit a scorecard to the Committee when competing in any Stroke Play competitions or the Pro Shop for pre-registered General Play Rounds irrespective of whether the round of golf has been fully completed.
• Give Greenkeepers priority on the course.

In the clubhouse:

Members, guests, and visitors are reminded that:

• They must adhere to the Club dress code
• Any form of discrimination, harassment or intimidation is regarded as unacceptable behaviour.
• Consumption of excessive quantities of alcohol is not permitted. Please do not be offended if service is refused.
• The use of foul or abusive language such as swearing has no place in the clubhouse and any member heard using unacceptable or offensive language will be asked to either stop or leave the premises.  Where someone is noticed to be consistently using bad language after being warned then their continued membership will be reviewed accordingly
• Smoking or the use of e-cigarettes is not permitted within the Clubhouse or any of the club buildings
• The taking of illegal substances will incur immediate suspension and loss of membership.
• Be considerate towards others when using your Mobile phone in the clubhouse

Whilst fully acknowledging that adult “banter” contributes to creating a healthy atmosphere amongst members, these rules are designed to safeguard others who find such banter offensive or intimidating. This Code of Conduct is not intended to create a bureaucratic, regulatory environment, but rather to promote and enhance our Club’s values.

It is in the best interests of the game that such behaviour is reported, and all players, members and members of the public are encouraged and have a duty to report such behaviour.

Complaints and Protests:

A person engaging in any behaviour that may be detrimental to the game of golf or Oake Manor Golf Club is in breach of the code of conduct and should be reported in the first instance to the Golf Manager.

Complaints may be made by any person including a competitor, member, visiting guests, other associated golf club members, and members of the public within 3 working days of the matter occurring.  These must be then followed up in writing in an acceptable time frame.

Once received, the complaint will be referred to the Club Captain who will appoint a Member of the Club Committee to investigate the offence and determine whether further action is required.  If such action is required, the matter will be dealt with in accordance with the Club’s Disciplinary Procedure.

This Code of Conduct is applicable to all Members of the Golf Club, Guests and Visitors.