Code of Conduct

                                

Membership, Guests and Staff

The Code of Conduct has been developed to ensure a safe, friendly and respectful place for members, visitors and staff to gather in the spirit of cooperation, relaxation, good will, fun and friendly competition.

All members, visitors and staff of Fort William Golf and Country Club are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that:

  • Creates an environment and culture that is reflective of the personal integrity and respect taught in the rules of golf where it is written that we are capable of enforcing rules upon ourselves with honesty, integrity and good sportsmanship. This same integrity, honesty and good will are expected whether on the golf course or in the Clubhouse.
  • Is free of discrimination or any form of harassing behaviour including sexual.
  • Acknowledges Fort William Golf and Country Club (FWGCC) as a family friendly environment and, therefore, refrains from using obscenities and loud boisterous behaviour inappropriate for children and respectable taste.
  • Observes proper etiquette on and off the course.
  • Is reflective of being an Ambassador for FWGCC when out in the community, at other clubs and/or at We are all representatives of Fort William Country Club.
  • Shows the utmost respect and dignity to fellow members and staff 
  • Does not damage the character, integrity, good will, property and community view (local and/or the broader community) of FWGCC and/or staff.

Is reflective of an adherence to ALL club rules (non all inclusive list below):

  • Sign in procedures in the ProShop
  • NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
  • Rental and safe operation of carts in designated areas ONLY
  • Obeying guidelines concerning the areas on which carts are not allowed off the cart paths
  • Seeking staff approval for starting on hole number 10
  • Use and proper care of putting green
  • Demonstrates an understanding that members and visitors have no authority to instruct staff in job performance and duties. Understands that the General Manager is responsible for instructing the staff in the performance of their
  • Is vigilant in reporting real or perceived safety hazards to staff and/or General
  • Understands that the membership may make suggestions to the General Manager regarding the operation of the club for the betterment of the Club.
  • Does not denigrate, talk down to, scream at staff members, general membership and/or guests and does not create unnecessary strife and divisiveness through any
  • Does not misrepresent their position and/or authority to

Proper attire is requested of Members, Guests and Visitors which includes appropriate golf wear and non-blue denim and excludes:

  • Cut-off shorts and pants
  • Tank Tops (men and women)
  • Ripped or torn clothing
  • Soiled or torn clothing

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Any Member or guest of Fort William Golf and Country Club found to be in violation of the Code of Conduct will:

  1. Be warned verbally upon First
  2. Be issued a written warning upon the Second Offence & are subject to suspension at any time.
  3. Not be due any reimbursed fees already paid as a result of the

Respectively,

Board of Directors