The Golf Association of Ontario has a goal of having all of its tournaments recognized as the best Amateur Golf Tournaments in Ontario. To ensure that this is achieved, it is essential that the groundwork is developed at the Junior Golf level in order that the players who move on to the Amateur level demonstrate respect for the game, for the host clubs who provide their facilities for events, and for the communities in which the events are conducted.

a) will strictly adhere to the Rules of Golf

b) will adhere to the dress code during practice and competitive rounds

c) will complete all competitive rounds of golf, unless otherwise approved by the GAO Tournament Committee

d) will demonstrate respect for volunteers, spectators, tournament officials, the host course, and the host community

e) will not throw clubs

f)  will not use tobacco products, drugs, or alcohol

g) will not use abusive language

h) will not demonstrate any other conduct not becoming of a GAO member

a) will avoid any association with drugs, tobacco, and alcohol

b) will not be associated with vandalism at the host or accommodation facilities

c) will not demonstrate abusive behaviour to any fellow competitors, tournament officials, host club members, or community officials

d) will avoid any other conduct not becoming of a GAO member

a) issue a written letter of warning to any or all of the player, parents, and Officials at their home club

b) disqualify the player from the tournament at which the violation occurs

c) reject selection of the player for Teams that represent the Golf Association of Ontario

d) disqualify the player from future tournament(s) for which they are eligible

e) suspend the player’s membership in the Golf Association of Ontario, indefinitely

Any player, whose membership is under suspension, will not be considered for post-season rankings, exemptions for future events, or selection for teams representing the Golf Association of Ontario.