NFJG Code of Conduct

As a member of the NFJG you will have the privilege of visiting fine golf clubs in the North Florida area and tour members AND their parents and spectators are expected to conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen. 

CONDITIONS OF PLAY  

Entries are subject to withdraw at any time (including during the event) by the NFJG. The reason for withdraw may include improper attire and/or unbecoming conduct. Any person whose entry is accepted shall be subject to the rules and conditions of play set forth by the NFJG.

VIOLATIONS ON THE GOLF COURSE
Unsportsmanlike conduct includes abusive language, club throwing, disrespect to volunteers, disrespect to officials or fellow competitors, abuse of the course or facilities, or the use of drugs, alcohol or tobacco products.

CODE OF CONDUCT VIOLATION PENALTIES
The game of golf relies on the integrity of the individual to show consideration for other players and conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, irrespective of how competitive they may be that day.

The NFJG Tournament Committee, based on severity and frequency of the violation(s), may in accordance with Rule 33-7:

• Warn the player, or
• Disqualify the player from the tournament at which the violation occurs, or
• Depending on the severity of the violation, a tournament disqualification may also result in disqualification from the next tournament(s) for which a player has been accepted.
• The North Florida Junior Golf Foundationreserves the right to suspend or revoke a player’s membership or entries for a serious breach of the NFJG Code of Conduct.
• A player’s disregard of others is not limited to the current round but may include repeated offenses from tournament to tournament.

Examples may include, but are not limited to:

• Club tossing or throwing
• Words or phrases that may be disrespectful to others
• Kicking or throwing their bag
• Poor etiquette
• Any unnecessary/intentional damage to the golf course or property

ATTIRE

• Hats/visors must be worn with brim forward, males must remove hat/visor while indoors at host facility.
• Golf shirts must be worn and tucked in at all times.
• Men's collarless shirts are acceptable when designed for golf.
• Women’s fashion shirts without a collar are acceptable but should have sleeves.
• Women’s shorts must be no more than 5” above the knee or the inseam of the shorts must measure at least 5”.
• Men's shorts must not hang past the knee.
• All attire must also meet club guidelines - when in doubt - dress traditionally.

PROHIBITED ATTIRE

• Tank tops, T-shirts
• Denim shorts, short-shorts, cut-off shorts, gym shorts, jeans
• Camouflage designed attire, including hats
• Earrings (males)
• Body Piercing (other than earrings for females)

Proper attire is required at all times at the host facility, including players meetings and cookouts. Questionable attire will be reviewed by the NFJG Tournament Committee. Should a host facility have a stricter dress code, its policy will take precedence. Players in violation will not be allowed to tee off.

CODE OF CONDUCT
Signatures or the appropriate indication on electronic entry verify both the players and the parent/guardian understand and agree to adhere to the Code of Conduct.

APPEALS
Any appeal must be made in writing to the NFJG Tournament Committee at P.O. Box 551704 Jacksonville, FL  32255. Appeals must be made within two weeks of the occurrence.