What conduct rules and penalties apply to junior players at Golf Canada competitions?

Under the Golf Canada Code of Conduct for Players Policy (reviewed April 2026), players must follow the code on and off the course for the whole competition, including practice rounds. Violations include:

• unsportsmanlike conduct (bullying, abuse, harassment, discrimination, intimidation, abusive or offensive language, club throwing, abuse of equipment, disrespect to volunteers, officials or other players)
• failing to replace divots, rake bunkers or repair ball marks
• possessing or consuming alcohol, tobacco (smoking, vaping or chewing) or any illegal substance on the golf course property in junior competitions or by minors in any competition
• not following the host facility dress code
• using a motorized push or pull cart at a competition that does not allow caddies
• vandalism or abusive behaviour at a hotel or toward a host family

Penalties: the Tournament Rules Committee may assess a warning, one penalty stroke, the general penalty (two strokes) or disqualification, depending on severity and frequency. Warnings and penalties carry over from earlier rounds. The Tournament Committee may suspend a player for serious misconduct for the rest of the competition. A suspension is notified in writing and can be appealed in writing to the Golf Canada Amateur Competitions Committee within 30 days.

Source: https://www.golfcanada.ca/golf-canada-policies/