Member, Guest, Visitor & Residential Golfer – Code of Conduct
The Cambridgeshire Golf club deems that upon payment of membership or green fees, all members,
guests, visitors, and residential golfers have given their consent to adhere to this code of conduct.
Members shall be liable for any breach committed by themselves or their guests.
The intention of this is to establish clear and acceptable behaviour expectations for members,
guests, visitors, and residential golfers of The Cambridgeshire Golf Club.
It is not intended to restrict the rights of anyone, but rather to ensure that all members, guests,
visitors and staff can expect to be treated with respect while enjoying the golf course and hotel bar /
facilities.
Responsibilities
• Members must always act within the terms and conditions of membership, the club
constitution, club policies and procedures. These can be found on the members club website
– www.thecambridgeshiregolfclubbarhill.co.uk. No member shall be absolved from their
effect on any allegation of not having received a copy.
• Be respectful to all those you meet at The Cambridgeshire Golf Club. Respect diversity,
different roles and boundaries, and avoid giving offence. Do not engage in any form of sexual,
racial, religious discrimination or harassment. Do not conduct yourself in a rude or immoral
manner, including the use of profane language, gestures, and insults or any other such
behaviour.
• As well as avoiding actual impropriety, conduct yourself in a manner which does not damage
or undermine the reputation of the Club (especially when you are representing the club) and
do not take part in any activity which conflicts with the objects of the Club, or which might
damage the reputation of the Club.
• When using social media in connection with the club, its employees, or members, do so in a
manner which could not be deemed offensive. You are asked to consider the impact of
publicly expressing negative opinions relating to the Club, its employees, or members on
social media or in any other form. Please refer to the club’s social media policy for full
guidance on usage.
Code of Conduct 2025-2026
• In no case shall an employee of the club be reprimanded directly by a member or enter
discussion with the employee on duties or company matters.
On the Course
• Avoid slow play by applying ‘ready golf’ principles and allow other golfers to play through as
appropriate. Priority on the course is determined by a group’s pace of play. Any group playing
a whole round is entitled to pass a group playing a shorter round. The term “group” includes
a single player.
• Whilst we operate a relaxed dress code to encourage participation, please adhere to the
dress code in place.
• Always observe golfing etiquette in accordance with the R&A rules of golf (1.2) and the local
rules of the course.
• Respect the rights of other players and greenkeeping staff. Greenkeepers always have right of
way when actively engaged in work on the course – do not play your ball if there is any risk to
staff or equipment.
• Respect the golf course, golf buggies and obey all signage.
• Take pride in the physical appearance of the golf course as it is reflective of you as a member.
& golfer. Replace divots and always repair pitch marks.
• Act honestly on all occasions during play. Conduct yourself in a sportsmanlike manner and do
not knowingly cheat, throw clubs, disrespect employees or fellow players.
• Always be considerate of others when using a Mobile phone.
In the Building
• The use of foul or abusive language, such as swearing, has no place in the building and any
member or visitor heard using unacceptable or offensive language will be asked to either
stop or leave the premises. Where someone is observed consistently using bad language
after being warned, then their continued membership will be reviewed accordingly. Whilst
fully acknowledging that adult banter contributes to increasing a healthy atmosphere
amongst members, these rules are to safeguard others who should not have to hear
language that they would not personally use or make people feel uncomfortable.
• Smoking or the use of e-cigarettes is not permitted within the building. Please use the
designated smoking areas for this usage.
• Be considerate towards others when using your Mobile phone.