General

Everyone - Care must always be taken to avoid accidents or injuries to oneself and other players, officials or staff.

Players - are expected to be aware at all times of danger to others and to themselves. Players have a duty of care to behave in such a way that others or themselves will not be injured by their actions.

All accidents MUST be reported as soon as possible to a Club Officer for entry into the Accident register. Report to the office or to one of the Health and Safety Committee members named on this board.

Vehicles are parked at owner’s risk and the Club accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to vehicles whilst parked in this car park.

Course Hazards

The Golf Course Risk Assessment is conducted on a hole-by-hole basis. As a rule, players should not strike a ball when there is a risk of endangering another player, member of the Greens’ Staff or a member of the public.

Adjacent Tee Blocks – if teeing off 15th hole, make sure players on the 10th tee block are clear. Blind Shots – 7th and 8th holes(dogleg).

Adjacent Fairways – a deviant ball can carry to adjacent fairways, tees, and greens on all holes. Please shout ‘FORE’.

Uneven Ground Underfoot – due to tree removal and stumps decomposing there are areas where there are depressions in the course surface, and these represent tripping hazards.

Ponds – 1st, 3rd, 5th and 6th holes.

Water Races – runs through the following holes: 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 17th, 18th. In some cases the sides are steep.

Trees/Bushes – on hole 14th fairway the bushes on the left of the fairway have thorns that may cause injury/damage to clothing etc. Care should be taken when playing in proximity to these and a penalty drop taken where appropriate.

Bridges – the bridges may be slippery when wet or in frosty conditions.

Carts – must keep to the designated paths were available.

The Practice Facilities – Persons using the practice areas are expected to be aware at all times of danger to themselves and others. Care must be takento avoid accidents or injuries to themselves or others who may be using the facilities. This includes crossing the 10th, 11th and 16th fairways to the practice area.

Steep Path Hole No. 1– Please take care when using the path.

Out of Bounds fences – are in place all around the course perimeter. Please take care if climbing these fences to retrieve wayward balls.

Green Keepers’ Compound/Buildings – these are situated behind 16th green and access is restricted to green keeping staff only. If you need the green keeper phone on their mobile.

Toilets – there are toilets adjacent to the 5th tee and 17th tee.

Other Hazards • Car Park – people on the Carterton Golf Club grounds must be aware of the danger of moving vehicles in the carpark. Drivers must restrict their speed to 15kpm and ensure their vehicle is clear of foot traffic. Special care to be taken when reversing.

•Roots - in the car park these are a tripping hazard.

Area around club house – there are several uneven pathways and raised edges which represent tripping hazards.

Health and Safety Considerations

Green Keeping Staff – have priority at all times. Always make sure that they are aware of your presence before you play your shot. The Green Keeping Staff will signal when it is safe for you to play.

Fertilisers and Insecticides etc. on the ground – do not lick golf balls or fingers.
A notice on the 1st tee will advise when spraying is in progress. A notice on the 1st tee will advise when spraying is in progress. Players are advised to take heed of the warnings and protect themselves.

Footwear – ensure that you are wearing suitable footwear. You have a responsibility to yourself and others to avoid slipping on slopes and other awkward places.

Privately Owned Carts: The use of privately owned carts is permitted by prior arrangement with the Golf Shop, and in line with any cart ban, etc. Carts can be dangerous if driven without due care, please consider your own safety and that of others when using them. All carts must be operated in accordance with the Golf Club Cart Safety Policy which is displayed on all of its carts.

Work on Club Premises: No work of any kind will take place on the course or premises without the prior knowledge of the Club Management. Any such work will be carried out by staff or other authorised persons, including sub-contractors or volunteers, and will be supervised as appropriate.

Suspension of Play

It is unreasonable for the Club to monitor the course at all times. Players must protect themselves in Health and Safety matters, especially should there be a danger from lightning when play must stop immediately. Rule 6.8 of the Rules of Golf makes it quite clear that a player is entitled to discontinue play if the player believes that there is a danger from lightning.

All players must adhere to the following Suspension of Play procedure:

suspension of play for a dangerous situation (e.g. lightning) will be signalled by a single blast on the klaxon operated from the Golf Shop.

However, even if the klaxon is not sounded and the players believe that there is a real risk of, or danger from, lightning then the player is entitled to discontinue play.

This makes it the player’s own responsibility to discontinue play when, in his/her opinion, a danger from lightning exists.

If the klaxon has sounded, then a player is not entitled to override that decision and continue play. When the klaxon has been sounded for play to be suspended players MUST discontinue play immediately.

Every effort will be made to ensure the warning is sounded with sufficient time to allow for all competitors, and spectators to evacuate the course prior to an electric storm striking the course. Upon the signal being given all players, and spectators must comply with these conditions.

Resumption of Play - Two short blasts on the klaxon will notify players when it is safe to resume play. No player shall resume until the klaxon has sounded.

Inclement Weather – darkness, rain, fog etc.
During inclement weather the fact that the course has not been officially closed does not warrant that it is fit for play. Therefore, members and visitors should themselves determine whether they consider it safe to play.