Lee Westwood Golf Tour Players Code of Conduct
The Lee Westwood Tour Players Code of Conduct is to be read, agreed to and
signed by all participating players.
The code of conduct is in place to ensure a high standard of professionalism when
playing in a Lee Westwood Golf Tour (LWGT) event and to ensure that all players
understand fully the rules regulations and general etiquette expected of a LWGT
player.
The following are the Tour rules and regulations which form the body of the Code
of Conduct.
Lee Westwood Golf Tour – Rules and Regulations
The Lee Westwood Golf Tour is designed to be an inclusive golf tour for junior golfers
allowing them to participate on a level playing field within the spirit and traditions of the
game of golf. The tour is actively encouraging the participation of young golfers of all
abilities to participate through the use of the CONGU handicap system and rules of the
R&A. The following rules are in place to keep equity and high standards for all participants
of the tour.
Format of Play: The Lee Westwood Golf Tour – offers juniors from across the country the
chance to play in ‘Tour’ like events in a localised area – known as a ‘Tour Area’. Players
play in various categories and can participate in both Gross and Nett competitions with an
Order of Merit to play for. There will be approximately seven events in each Tour Area of
which the player’s five best finishes will count for the OOM. At the end of the season
(conclusion of last Tour Area event) the player with the most OOM points will be crowned
Tour Area Champion and will be invited to the Lee Westwood Golf Tour Players
Championships, where the champion of champions will be crowned!
Play is governed by the 2012-15 R&A Rules of Golf and where applicable, by local rules
of each hosting golf club, all rules are subject to changes and amendments by the ‘Lee
Westwood Golf Tour Rules Committee’.
Code of Conduct: Players, Caddies and Spectators code of conduct includes: Disrespect of
or to volunteers, officials or fellow competitors, club throwing, abusive language,
cheating, abuse to the golf course or the facilities including littering or undue mess in
either the clubhouse or changing rooms; or any other conduct unbecoming of a golfer. Lee
Westwood Golf Tour reserves the right to ban or remove a player, caddie or spectator,
from the, or any future event.
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Dress Code: All players are expected to try and dress as professionally as possible (as a
tour player would). Golf attire is expected, collared shirt and trousers and or skirt for
girls. Short shorts, swimwear, denim of any kind, hooded tops and t-shirts are not
permitted. Players and caddies are expected to wear suitable shoes both on and off the
course, with trainers not permitted. Players, caddies and spectators may be asked to
leave the golf club premises if incorrect attire is worn for a LWGT event, the event
organiser working on behalf of the LWGT retains the right to ask any person to leave
should he/she see fit.
Smoking & Alcohol: Smoking and alcohol consumption by players or caddies is not
permitted during the event: A player shall be disqualified if found to be using either of the
aforementioned.
Distance Measuring Device: Measuring devices for distance ONLY may be used in tour
events. Slope adjusting devices will not be permitted, and any player found using them
will be disqualified from the event.
Electronic Devices: Mobile phones, headphones, mp3 players (ipods) and the like may not
be used during play. First offence: 2 stroke penalty; Second offense: Disqualification.
Starting Times/Late to Tee: If a player arrives at his tee, ready to play, within five
minutes of his/her starting time, the penalty for failure to start on time is two strokes at
the first hole. If a player arrives at the tee more than five minutes after the starting time
the player shall be disqualified (Rule 6.3a) A player arriving ready to play within five
minutes of his/her starting time also has the responsibility to catch up to their playing
partners in an timely fashion.
Pace of Play: Players are encouraged to play without any undue delay, it is suggested
that each player has 35 seconds in which to hit a shot from the time they reach their
ball and it has been determined that it is that players shot. Caddies are encouraged to
not over help a player but aid in the speed of play for all competitors. Caddies are
encouraged to ball spot, attend flags, and aid each player in the completion of the
round of golf in a timely fashion. All players have a duty to themselves, other members
of their playing group, all other competitors and other golfers on the day of competition
to keep up a good pace of play, if a group is seen to have fallen off the pace of play and a
club official or LWGT official has to usher the group on each player may receive a shot
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penalty at conclusion of play if no concerted effort is put in to get back up with the speed
of play.
Result of the Competition: Not until the events score cards have been collected,
checked and posted on the LWGT website will the result of the event become official
and final.
Trolleys: Trolleys are permitted for use unless prohibited by the golf club under their
local rules of the day; event officials will inform competitors of any such rules.
Golf Buggies: are not permitted for use by players or caddies during any event unless
(a) golf club rules dictate that all competitors must use buggies for speed of play
purposes or (b) a player or caddy requires the use of a buggy for medical reasons, to
which a doctors letter must be produced prior to play. The LWGT is not responsible for
any cost associated with the use of buggies under any circumstances.
Caddie/Parent Policy:
Caddies and Parents
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Are encouraged to ensure all players have the correct equipment, including golf
shoes and waterproofs for each event
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To ensure players have enough food and drinks for the duration of the round of
golf
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Are encouraged to ensure all players keep up with speed of play
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Aid players with the rules of golf (R&A) where required
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Aid players on club selection only, no additional coaching, including lining and
setting up is permitted
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Are to aid and encourage in, replacing divots, raking bunkers and repairing of
pitch marks on greens
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Are encouraged to ensure each competitor is behaving as a LWGT player should
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Are encouraged to report any unsportsmanlike like behaviour to the event
organiser or LWGT committee at the conclusion of play
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Are encouraged to help all competitors in the search for golf balls
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Spectator Policy: At any of the tour events, only caddies are permitted to advise their
players during play as stipulated above. All other supporters should remain a minimum of
50 yards away, with no interaction with players unless necessary e.g. in aiding the players
find a golf ball.
Deciding Ties: Ties for 1st place will be decided with a card playoff in the following
order, back 9, back 6, back 3 holes, last hole, 18 hole match play starting from hole one,
If a there is still a tie each player shall be awarded first place for the event of the day and
shall be rewarded as such.
Illness and injury: If a player becomes ill or gets an injury and feels unable to complete
the round they must leave their score card, signed, with their playing partners and return
to the club house and report to the event organiser.
Safety: Please be aware of others near you at all times on the course and practice area. It
is possible that you may get struck by a club or ball hit by someone else. Please note all
participants, caddies and spectators participate and attend the event at their own risk,
the Lee Westwood Golf Tour and host golf club do not take any responsibility for any
injury caused weather own or someone else’s fault. Please use extreme caution and be
mindful of how you or your actions may affect others in close proximity. While necessary
precautions are taken to ensure everyone’s safety, it is critical that we all work together
to provide a safe and fun environment for all in attendance.
All persons present at the event may use a mobile phone to call for medical help at any
time during the event.
The ‘Lee Westwood Golf Tour’ reserves the right to change the Rules & Regulations prior
to or during any event.
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