The PJT Code of Conduct has been put in place to ensure that the traditions and integrity of the game are upheld at all times. The PJT requires all members along with parents, guardians and spectators to adhere to the following set of guidelines to make the tournament the best possible experience for all involved.
Cheating
The USGA Rules of Golf govern all play except as otherwise specified or modified by the Philadelphia Section PGA Junior Tour Local Rules & Conditions of Competition.
- Cheating will not be tolerated
- Players who observe a violation of the Rules of Golf or the PJT Local Rules & Conditions of Competition are expected to notify fellow competitors within their group, reach an agreement concerning the facts of the incident, and then report the incident and the related facts to the Philadelphia Section PGA Junior Tour Field Staff as soon as possible.
- If the Philadelphia Section PGA Junior Tour Field Staff observes violations, they will notify the players that they are disqualified from the tournament and that a further review will occur.
- Incidents of cheating will be reviewed by the observing Field Staff, the Junior Golf Director, and the Junior Golf Committee.
Depending on the severity of the violation, the Committee may assess the following penalties:
- A written letter of warning and reprimand
- Disqualification from the next event entered by the player
- Disqualification for the remainder of the Tour without refund
Code of Conduct Penalties
Any Code of Conduct violation will result in a written letter to the player and his or her parent/guardian. The PJT Committee may assess any or all of the following penalties based on the severity and frequency of the violation (s):
- Two stroke penalty for each act of unsportsmanlike behavior
- Immediate disqualification from the tournament at which the violation occurs
- Depending on the severity of the violation, a tournament disqualification may also result in disqualification from the next event(s) for which a player has been accepted
- The PJT reserves the right to suspend or revoke a player’s membership for a major breach of the PJT Code of Conduct
- Violation of the PJT Code of Conduct may affect a players eligibility for invitational’s and post-season honors.
Expectations of Player
All players are expected to maintain and improve the condition of the golf course by replacing
divots, repairing ball marks, raking bunkers, picking up and disposing of trash, etc. Players are
asked to fix at least one extra ball mark on the green for the good of the golf course.
Members of the Philadelphia Junior Tour shall conduct themselves as ladies and gentleman at
all tournaments. Proper etiquette must be followed at all times.
At a host facility, violations of the Code of Conduct include: abusive language or behavior,
throwing clubs, cheating, disrespect to officials or volunteers, abuse of the golf course, use of
drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products, not adhering to the dress code, gambling, and failure to
notify an official of your decision not to complete the round.
Violations of the Code of Conduct away from the course include abusive language or disrespect
to any PGA Section employee and vandalism to any hotel associated with a course.
Penalties for any of these violations will be based on the severity of the violation and follow
the same penalty procedure as for cheating.
Prohibited Attire on the Golf Course:
- Tank tops
- T-shirts
- Denim shorts
- Short-shorts
- Cut-off shorts
- Gym shorts
- Jeans
- Tennis shorts
Proper attire is required at all times at the host golf course. Questionable attire will be reviewed by the Tournament Committee. Should a host golf course have a stricter dress code, its policy will take precedence. Players in violation will not be allowed to tee off.
Required Attire on the Golf Course:
- Hats/visors must be worn with brim forward. Males must remove hat/visor while indoors.
Collared shirts or mock turtlenecks (host golf course permitting) must be worn and tucked in
at all times - Women’s fashion shirts without a collar must have sleeves
- Women’s fashion shirts must not rise above the belt line at any time during the golf swing
- Women’s shorts must be no more than 5” above the knee OR the inseam of the shorts must
measure at least 5″