CODE OF CONDUCT
Parents must sign an agreement, indemnify and waiver before their child can be accepted to become a member of the Louis Oosthuizen Junior Golf Academy.
Golf is a sport that requires high standards of behavior and sportsmanship on and off the golf course and relies heavily on honesty, integrity and self-regulation. Academy Members should strive to set an example to their peers and should at all times show utmost respect towards themselves, fellow members, staff at golf clubs and the Academy that the represent.
Being a member of the Louis Oosthuizen Junior Golf Academy is a privilege that is available to only 10 juniors and members are therefore expected to bear this in mind when considering their approach on the golf course and also in day-to-day life.
The following conduct both on and off the course must be adhered to:
- The Founder Members will evaluate the Academy Members throughout the year. They will take in consideration the Academy Member’s tournament and league performance, his knowledge of the game and rules and also other aspects of his game such as discipline, etiquette and sportsmanship.
- If an Academy Member’s performance is not of the required standard (the Founder Members decision is final), the Academy Member will not be allowed to continue with his membership until he is evaluated and approved by the Founder Members again.
- It is the goal of the Academy to keep and support the Academy Members for their full junior golfing career as golf is a sport for a lifetime.
- The Academy Members MUST adhere to all the golf rules and regulations as stipulated by the different governing bodies. Discipline, etiquette and sportsmanship are some of the most important goals of the Academy.
- Academy Members MUST realize that they are representing the “Louis Oosthuizen Junior Golf Academy” and that they should always behave as true ambassadors of the Academy on and off the golf course.
- No smoking, drinking of alcohol or using drugs whilst representing the Academy or Junior Foundation or Senior Provincial teams will be tolerated.
- Presenting oneself in a manner, which may cause negative comment in both one’s personal and dress presentation will not be tolerated.
- The throwing of clubs or the abuse of golf equipment will not be tolerated.
- Any other behavior or act, which may be offensive to acceptable social protocol will be dealt with severely.
- Academy Members MUST wear the official Academy clothing when playing in official golf tournaments and the official Academy jacket and tie at prize giving afterwards unless a provincial uniform is required.
- When playing practice rounds or social golf it is suggested that Academy clothing is worn as far as possible to assist in promoting the Academy.
