Health and Safety at Ganton
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Course Safety
For your own and the safety of others, Visitors are requested to familarise themselves with the Club’s Health & Safety Policy.
FOG & LIGHTNING :
In the event of an electrical storm, suspend play immediately & taken appropriate action.
Shelters do not provide adequate protection from lightning.
Do not continue play in fog/poor visibility, when you cannot see the clear distance of your intended shot. Only play when safe to do so.
GREENS STAFF : Have priority at all times.
Players are expected to wait for staff to acknowledge & move out of play before playing a shot that might endanger them.
DO NOT assume that a green keeper will be able to hear a shout of ‘fore’.
PUBLIC FOOTPATHS – HOLES 4,6, 16,17,18 and The Range : Paths run alongside and cross several holes on the course. Priority must be given to members of the public. Players must not play shots until footpaths in range are clear.
DEEP WATER : There are several ponds across the course. Players are advised not to attempt to retrieve golf balls from ponds. Players enter water hazards at their own risk.
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 and consider using metal spiked shoes. Wherever possible, keep to covered areas of Footpaths & Steps.
Take care on steep banks and when entering & leaving deep-sided bunkers.
FIRST AID : Assistance is available in the Clubhouse.
ALL ACCIDENTS MUST BE REPORTED TO THE SECRETARY/MANAGER
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 POINTS: Main Car Park