Policies & Documents — Durham County Golf Union

The DCGU uses its website and social media platforms to share news, promote events and schemes, and encourages both clubs and golfers to interact with these posts in order to promote golf within the County.

When using social media, video sharing platforms and blogs at any time, both golfers and County officials/volunteers must not:

Conduct themselves in any manner which is or may be detrimental to the Union, or any member club, or which brings or may bring the Union into disrepute.
Allow their interaction on such media platforms to damage relationships between golfers, clubs, Union officials, clubs, or the Union.
Make derogatory, offensive, discriminatory, or defamatory comments or remarks about another person or organisation including but not limited to, a golfer, golf club, DCGU employee or volunteer, the National Governing Body.
Make any comments about any individual which may constitute bullying, or unlawful discrimination or harassment, contrary to The Equality Act 2010.
Disclose any trade secrets or other sensitive or confidential information relating to the Union, a member club or the National Governing Body, which could be harmful to the success, reputation or well-being of those organisations.
Breach any copyright or any other proprietary interest belonging to the Union or any member club or associated organisations, including logos and images.

Reporting a breach: Any perceived breach of this policy should be reported immediately to the DCGU County Secretary.
Email: secretary@durhamcountygolfunion.co.uk • Phone: 07444 906028

Any individual who is suspected to be in breach of these rules may face disciplinary action from the Union's Disciplinary Committee. If found to be in breach, sanctions may be imposed including, but not limited to:

Being reported to a player's home club.
Being reported to the National Governing Body.
Having their WHS number withdrawn.
Being barred from DCGU social media platforms.
In the case of being a DCGU employee, official or volunteer, facing disciplinary action.
Being reported to the Police or relevant authority.

Adopted on 18th January 2021

Welfare & Safety

Safeguarding Policies

Durham County Golf Union is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and positive environment for all individuals involved in golf across County Durham. Full policy documents are available to download above.

Adults Safeguarding Policy

Safeguarding duties apply to an adult who has needs for care and support, is experiencing or at risk of abuse or neglect, and as a result of those care and support needs is unable to protect themselves.

Children & Young People

Everyone working with children and young people has a responsibility for keeping them safe, irrespective of their role, whether paid staff or volunteers. England Golf is committed to ensuring that golf is a sport in which all participants can thrive safely.

Seniors

Senior Section Policy

1. Name

The Association shall be called the "Durham County Golf Union Seniors" (changed from "Durham County Golf Veterans Association" in 2018).

2. Membership

Membership shall be open to any person over the age of 55 years. At the time of joining, such person must be a playing member of a golf club affiliated to the Durham County Golf Union, or be a member of a recognised golf club in the former geographical area of County Durham, or have been born in the former geographical area of County Durham.

3. Contact

For further details of the Senior Section Policy, please contact the County Secretary or download the full document above.

County Secretary: Michael Kelly • secretary@durhamcountygolfunion.co.uk • 07444 906028