FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL, PLEASE BE ADVISED:

FOG, DARKNESS & LIGHTNING: In the event of an electrical storm, suspend play immediately and take appropriate action.

Do not commence or continue play in fog/poor visibility, when you cannot see the clear distance of your intended shot.

GREENS STAFF: have priority at all times.

Players should always alert greens staff nearby or ahead when they are about to make a stroke that might endanger them and wait for staff to move out of range.

BUGGIES: To ensure the safety of all golf course users, buggy drivers are required to comply with the Club’s Buggy Policy and follow designated buggy routes at all times.  Take particular care on slopes and around ditches and deep-sided bunkers.

The Course, its Steps and Surfaces may be slippery when damp or wet.  Golfers must ensure to wear appropriate footwear to meet the prevailing conditions. Wherever possible, keep to covered areas of Footpaths & Steps.

Take care on steep banks and when entering & leaving deep-sided bunkers.

PONDS: The ponds around the course are deep and care should be taken when retrieving golf balls.  Do not enter or venture onto frozen ponds.

PUBLIC FOOTPATH: Priority must be given to footpath users at all times. 
Players must not play shots until the way ahead is clear.

HOLES 5 & 6: Golfers must ensure that the fairway ahead is clear.  Please ring the bells on passing, to tell anyone on the tee behind that you are out of range. 

FIRST AID:  Assistance is available in the Clubhouse.

PLAYERS ARE REMINDED OF THE NEED TO SHOUT “FORE!” IF YOU CANNOT SEE THE FULL RANGE OF ANY WAYWARD SHOT ONTO ADJACENT FAIRWAYS

 

  • Players should not play until the players in front are out of range.
  • Players should ensure that no one is standing close by or in a position to be hit by the club, the ball or any stones, pebbles, twigs or the like when they make a stroke or practice swing.
  • If a player plays a ball in a direction where there is a danger of hitting someone, they should immediately shout a warning.  The traditional word of warning in such situations is “FORE!”
  • On hearing “Fore!” - Crouch, cover your head with your arms and count to 10.

You are advised to carry a mobile phone to summon assistance in an emergency.

RING 999 FOR AN AMBULANCE

AMBULANCE ACCESS IS VIA THE CAR PARK OR GREENS SHEDS

ALL ACCIDENTS MUST BE REPORTED TO THE OFFICE