Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association

2010 Dress Code

Junior members may dress in casual sportswear: however, no frayed or holey jeans or tops are allowed. Sleeved shirts only must be worn, and shirts must remain on during play. Soft spike golf shoes or tennis shoes only are permitted.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Perhaps the most important and lasting lesson taught by participation in Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association events is the development of a sense of sportsmanship, an appreciation of fair and honest competition, and an attitude of courtesy and respect for fellow players, tournament officials, club members and spectators. In this spirit, the Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association expects participants in its events to observe all rules set forth in this Code of Conduct. Failure to observe any of these rules could result in disqualification from the present or future events and/or any other sanctions deemed appropriate by the Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association.

  1. Arrive at tournament location and check in at Registration 1/2 hour before tee time and be near the tee ten minutes before your tee time.

  2. Conduct yourselves at all times like a true sportsman, and do not engage in un-sportsman like conduct. Acts of un-sportsman like conduct include, but are not limited to the following examples:

    Throwing clubs; Swearing; Damaging greens; Failing to rake traps; Discarding refuse in any way other than in proper containers.

  3. You must play quickly enough to keep up with the group ahead of you, and you should move along as rapidly as possible. You will be penalized for undue delay (USGA Rule No. 37-7).     

  4. Each player must play his own game with his own skills and knowledge, and may not give or receive advice. PARENTS AND FRIENDS PLEASE NOTE: Conversation with a player will be deemed to be the giving of advice to that player, and could result in the disqualification of that player and/or the imposition of other penalties. In order to avoid infractions of this rule and to aid in promoting a climate of fair competition in all HOJGA events, it is strongly recommended that you stay at least one-half hole in front of or behind the player whom you are following. If parents/guests do not abide by this rule, HOJGA will be forced to allow junior golfers only on tournament course

  5. Show the patience and fortitude to complete even the worst round and report your score and do not pick up or fail to turn in your scorecard. Unauthorized "pick ups" will automatically suspend you from the next scheduled event. Your Committee may authorize a "pick up" at any time for appropriate reasons.

  6. Make certain that only one player is on the tee at one time.

  7. In order to preserve the tees, do not put your golf bag on them or take unnecessary practice swings on them. Similarly, protect the greens by making sure that when you drop golf bags or flag sticks, both are off the green. Be sure to repair your ball marks on the green. Replace your divots on the fairway.

  8. Develop the habit of confidence in your swing and eliminate the necessity of repeated practice swings. Remember that repeated practice swings become a bad habit!

  9. Carry or pull your own clubs. No caddies or electric carts are permitted in any HOJGA event.

  10. Smoking and alcoholic beverages will be prohibited at all times during HOJGA events.

  11. Be considerate of your fellow competitors and play the game according to the rules.

 

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