Conduct Policy
Proper course etiquette and sportsmanship are extremely important and will be strictly enforced. The TSPGA Staff works hard to find courses willing to host junior events. By taking care of the course, we stand a better chance of a return visit. Players are expected to behave in accordance with the rules prescribed by the TSPGA Junior Golf Tour.
As a member of the Tri-State PGA Junior Tour, it is your responsibility to abide by and respect the following:
Players are responsible for protecting the integrity of the tour, and should refuse to sign any scorecard that he/she believes to be inaccurate and should speak to a tournament official immediately if this occurs.
Proper attire is required at all times at the golf facility. Failure to comply may result in disqualification. The dress code prohibits short shorts, tank tops, T-shirts, denim shorts and jeans.
All hats must be worn properly, collared shirts must be worn and all shirts must be tucked in. PLAYERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE DRESS REQUIREMENTS OF EACH EVENT IN WHICH THEY COMPETE AND DRESS ACCORDINGLY.
Players are required to: replace divots, repair ball marks, rake bunkers, and properly dispose of trash. There will be ZERO TOLERANCE! It is imperative to remember that we are guests of these clubs and lack of respect for the golf course will not be tolerated.
Players must not display unsportsmanlike conduct, including but not limited to abusive language, cheating, disrespect to volunteers, officials or fellow competitors, and throwing clubs.
Players must not display improper behavior on the golf course such as physical abuse, smoking, chewing tobacco, drinking alcohol, using illegal drugs etc.
Players must leave the golf course in better shape than they found it!
Players should always take time out to write a thank you note to the course/host Professional in order to be invited back
For those who do not abide by the rules above the following 4 strike policy has been put into effect:
First offense: you will be issued a written letter of warning to the player and his/her parents.
Second offense: Disqualify the player from the tournament at which the violation occurs.
Third offense: Disqualify the player from the next tournament(s) for which he or she has been accepted.
Fourth offense: Suspend the player’s membership participation indefinitely.
*Please note the severity of the offense may result in stricter reprimand.