MOBILE PHONES:

• Must be switched to silent.
• Please respect others when using your mobile.
• Telephone conversations are not permitted in the restaurant.

SHIRTS:

• NO – T-Shirts or Sleeveless. (Women may wear sleeveless.)
• Shirts designed for the purpose may be worn outside of trousers or shorts.

TROUSERS:

• NO – Trousers that are frayed or with holes; no combat style trousers; no tracksuit bottoms; no cargo style trousers with baggy pockets.

SHOES:

• NO – Flip Flops or similar footwear; no spiked golf shoes throughout the clubhouse, please change shoes before entering the clubhouse.

SHORTS:

• NO – Athletic/beach or combat type shorts or any shorts with large baggy pockets.

MOBILE PHONES:

• Must be switched to silent and used only in emergencies.

SHIRTS:

• NO – T-Shirts or sleeveless. (Women may wear sleeveless.)
• Shirts designed for the purpose may be worn outside of trousers or shorts.

TROUSERS:

• NO – Trousers that are frayed or with holes; no combat style trousers; no tracksuit bottoms; no cargo style trousers with baggy pockets.

SHOES:

• Recognised GOLF SHOES only.

SHORTS:

• NO – Athletic/beach or combat type shorts or any shorts with large baggy pockets.

SOCKS:

• Should be predominately white when wearing shorts.

Enfield Golf Club requires clean, smart attire while on its premises. Persons who in its opinion are inappropriately dressed will not be allowed on the course or served in the clubhouse. The same applies to both women and gentlemen.

Code of Conduct

1. Introduction:

For your information, the rules of Enfield Golf Club fall into two categories:

• There are the General Rules, which are rules approved by the Club as a whole at a General Meeting and cover not just questions of behaviour but also matters relating to the objects of the Club and its management. General Rules can only be amended at a General Meeting and the General Committee cannot vary them unilaterally. The latest edition includes resolutions up to March 2021.
• There is the Club’s Code of Conduct (previously House Rules). These are rules which may be imposed or varied by the General Committee from time to time. This Code applies throughout the club premises, course, facilities and whilst representing the club at away events.

Enfield Golf Club deems that upon payment of membership or green fees, all members, guests and visitors have given their consent to be bound by this Code of Conduct and the General Rules. The intention of this Code of Conduct is to establish clear and acceptable behaviour expectations for Enfield Golf Club members, guests and visitors to ensure that everyone can expect to be treated with respect while enjoying the Enfield Golf Club course and clubhouse.

2. Standards of Behaviour:

Members and Visitors are expected to create and maintain an environment free of intimidation and harassment, in particular towards members of staff by:

• Communicating with others in a manner that reflects respect and care
• Not using any offensive, discriminatory or harassing language
• Promoting the positive aspects of golf when representing yourself or the club (e.g. fair play, honesty and etiquette)
• Complying with instructions or restrictions required by club staff, officers and directors.

Examples of unacceptable conduct:

• Any form of verbal, physical, sexual and emotional abuse including harassment or bullying towards staff, workers, committee representatives or other members and guests
• Offensive and insulting written / electronic communications to staff, workers, committee representatives or other members and guests
• Discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or beliefs, sex or sexual orientation
• Criticism of staff whilst playing on the course
• The possession, use or supply of illegal drugs on club premises
• Excessive foul language and loud swearing, in particular in the clubhouse
• Posting hurtful comments or personal attacks on social networking sites
• Drunkenness which leads to offensive behaviour
• Any form of cheating, which may include deliberate manipulation of handicaps.

On the Course

• Observe proper golf etiquette as well as the R&A Rules of Golf and the local rules of the course.
• Adhere to the player’s dress code.
• Be organised and on time out of respect to others.
• Avoid slow play, apply ready golf principles and allow other golfers to play through as appropriate.
• Respect the golf course and obey all signage on the golf course.
• Take pride in the physical appearance of the golf course as it is reflective of you as a member. Replace divots or use seed mix, rake bunkers and fix pitch marks.
• Respect the rights of other players and golf course staff.
• Do not play your ball if there is any risk to other players, staff or equipment.
• If you play a ball in a direction where there might be a danger of hitting someone, you should immediately shout a warning, such as the traditional warning of “fore”.
• Do not play blind shots e.g. 16th Green unless you are certain that the intended landing area is clear of other players.
• If you are able to reach the 13th green with your drive, ensure the green is clear of other players.
• You should not enter the brook because the banks are typically steep and could be slippery. Recovery of golf balls entering the brook should be done by standing outside the hazard and using a ball retriever. Trolleys and/or buggies should be left at least 3 metres from brook boundaries.
• Act honestly on all occasions during play. Conduct yourself in a sportsmanlike manner and do not knowingly cheat, throw clubs, disrespect employees, officials or fellow competitors.
• Do not leave the course to trespass on neighbouring property whether to recover golf balls or otherwise.
• Do not enter the Greens Compound.
• Mobile phones must be switched to silent on the golf course.

In the Clubhouse

• Adhere to the clubhouse dress code and ensure that wet and soiled golfing attire is not worn in the clubhouse.
• Respect clubhouse facilities.
• Members must not bring intoxicating liquor, food or other refreshments into the clubhouse for consumption on club premises (except with prior agreement of the General Manager).
• Smoking or vaping is not permitted except in designated outdoor areas.
• Be considerate towards others when using your Mobile phone in the clubhouse. Phones should always be switched to silent.
• Clubs, golf bags and other golfing equipment must not be carried through the Club House to reach or leave the locker rooms (Clean golf bags and clubs may be carried to the Swing Studio).
• Trolleys must not be brought into the locker rooms.
• The bar staff may refuse to serve any Member, visitor or guest where there is a good reason to do so.
• Televisions are the responsibility of the Duty Manager who has complete discretion on when they may be switched on.
• The Captain's table in the Main Lounge is reserved at all times for the Club Captain and the Club Captain's guests.
• Members must not bring onto the Club premises any merchandise for sale to other Members.
• Do not bring dogs (except assistant dogs) into the clubhouse or onto the golf course.
• Do not leave children below 11 years of age on the golf course or in the clubhouse unless they are in the charge of an adult.

In the Car Park

• Parking of all vehicles is at the Member's or guest's risk.
• Parking is only allowed within the designated areas, and not in those areas marked with yellow hatching or spaces specifically reserved for staff and committee members (unless with prior authorisation).
• The following vehicles only will be allowed in the car park (including any temporary extension of the car park):
  - private motor cars
  - commercial vehicles (including taxis) not exceeding 7cwt and free of ostentatious advertising materials.
  
  
• Changing of clothes (with the exception of footwear) in the car park is prohibited (unless the General Committee has notified Members otherwise).
• Cars should not be left in the car park overnight without the agreement of the Duty Manager. The barrier will be locked when the clubhouse is closed and any cars left may only be collected when the barrier is unlocked by the green-keepers upon their arrival.

3. Statutory Regulations and Security:

• To comply with the fire regulations no holdalls, clubs, golf bags, equipment or clothing may be left in the clubhouse other than in the locker rooms.
• Trolley batteries must not be charged in the clubhouse or changing rooms.
• The licensing regulations and the terms of any licensing extensions must be vigorously observed at all times so that the Club's licence is not jeopardised in any way.
• The doors to the locker rooms must be kept locked at all times and not left on the latch or jammed open. The access codes to the locker rooms must not be given to any non-member (unless agreed by the General Manager).

4. Breach of Rules:

Whilst it is expected that there will generally be full compliance with this Code of Conduct there may be circumstances when this is not the case and then the breach should be reported to the General Manager gm@enfieldgolfclub.co.uk or in their absence to the Duty Manager. Where there is a breach then the matter will be dealt with in accordance with the Club’s Disciplinary Regulations which is available to view on the Club’s website.

5. Changes to the Rules

Any changes to this Code of Conduct which do not require the approval of a General Meeting will be posted on the Club website when agreed by the General Committee.

14th January 2024.