Course Safety

LIGHTNING: In the event of an electrical storm, suspend play immediately and take
appropriate action.
POOR VISIBILITY: 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 are expected to wait for staff to acknowledge them and move out of range,
BEFORE playing a shot that might endanger them.
DO NOT assume a greenkeeper will be able to hear or react to a shout of “FORE”

THE COURSE, IT’S 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 footpaths and steps.
Care should be taken when entering and leaving deep-sided bunkers and on steeper
slopes around the course.

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.

FIRST AID: Assistance is available in the Clubhouse., in Emergencies Telephone 999 ‘What three words’ location references are now printed on the Scorecards and on specific signs around the Course, these help identify exact locations for the Emergency Services

Defibrillators located at Bedale GC  –  in the reception Entrance to golf club, and at the halfway house 8th Green / 9th Tee Box

All accidents must be reported to the office and recorded in the ‘Accident register’

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 others are out of range.
• Players should ensure that no one is standing close by or in a position to be
hit by the club, when they are making 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 “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 ‘What three words’ location references are now printed on the Scorecards, these help identify exact locations for the Emergency Services
AMBULANCE ACCESS POINTS: Main Car Park

BGC Course Safety Notice see information Boards in the Clubhouse