CREED

WISCONSIN GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION

We the members of the Wisconsin Golf Course Superintendents Association depend upon the unity, as well as the professionalism of our membership, to cultivate and maintain superior golf turf as well as golf atmosphere.

The knowledge that is gained through continued education and experience in turfgrass management should be openly shared with mutual trust and camaraderie among fellow members. To strive for further and continued knowledge and excellence in all phases of golf course management is our ambition.

The proud legacy of our profession depends upon the pride and integrity which each individual takes within themselves.

CODE OF ETHICS

Reorganized and streamlined, the new Code of Ethics better reflects the golf course superintendent as a competent and responsible member of a profession with high standards of conduct.

Observance of this code can only elevate the entire profession. Disregarding it will bring discredit not only to the individual, but to all superintendents. Because it is a voluntary code, it can be enforced only by the desire to win and hold the respect of fellow superintendents. Therefore, its enforcement is up to individual members.

AS A MEMBER OF THE GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, I PLEDGE MYSELF TO:

1. Recognize and discharge all my responsibilities to my employers at all times.
2. Practice and insist on sound business principles in exercising the responsibilities of my position.
3. Utilize every opportunity to extend my professional knowledge in order to increase my value to my employers, my industry and my profession.
4. Truly assume the responsibility for the physical well-being of my golf course by insisting in and exercising the prerogative of my professional judgment in declaring my golf course playable or unplayable, according to prevailing conditions.
5. Maintain the highest standards of personal conduct to reflect credit and add to the stature of the profession of Golf Course Superintendency.
6. Neither engage in nor support any exploitation of my association, industry or profession.
7. Avoid dissemination of any malicious information concerning other golf courses and/or other Golf Course Superintendents.
8. Lend my support to, and actively participate in, the efforts of my local chapter and National Association to improve public understanding and recognition of the profession of Golf Course Superintendency.
9. Extend technical help to any golf course when called upon by the Superintendent.
10. Recognize, observe, and expect in return the highest standard of integrity in my relationship with other Golf Course Superintendents as follows:
1. When seeking employment:
1. I will seek counsel of local GCSAA chapters when applying for a position in any district.
2. I will make certain the position is open before making application to any perspective employer.
3. I will ascertain and uphold the salary level of the district in which I negotiate for a position.
4. I will, when possible, speak to the person who is leaving or. has left the position that I am considering.
2. When visiting other golf courses:
1. I will call on the Superintendent of the golf course.
2. I will present my GCSAA membership card.