Safety Guidelines — Beith Golf Club

Golfer's Code of Safe Practice

It is the responsibility of all persons playing or practising golf to take all possible care for the health and safety of themselves and others on the course.
Avoid striking balls into areas occupied by other players, green staff and any other persons on the course, the car park or adjoining roads and property.
In the event of a mis-hit shot, give the loudest possible audible warning — FORE! — to persons in danger.
Keep clear of maintenance sheds and associated working areas. Avoid areas where reconstruction work is in progress.
Do not play towards an area where green staff are working until they indicate it is safe. Green keepers operating machinery will not hear distant shouts.
Use steps where provided to access tees.
When adjacent to dry stone walls, check for loose stones in the rough before playing.
Take appropriate precautions when pesticide notices are displayed.
Report any potential course hazards for committee consideration.
Report any accidents or incidents related to safety at the conclusion of play.
Tees, walls, fences, burns etc. are recognised golfing hazards — play from such situations is at the player's own risk. If in doubt, take a penalty drop.

Footwear

All golfers must ensure they have golf shoes adequate and suitable for the ground and weather conditions on the day. The course, its steps and surfaces may be slippery when damp or wet. Take care on steep banks and when entering and leaving deep-sided bunkers.

Emergency Assistance

Carry a mobile phone (on silent) to summon assistance in an emergency.

If you need to call Emergency Services on 999, give the postcode KA15 2JR (Threepwood Road, Beith) and the location of the incident.

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Hole by Hole Playing Hazards

Each hole doubles to accommodate 18 holes. Hole numbers in parentheses are the second-round equivalents.

Hole	Hazard
1 (10)	Be aware of players on holes 2 and 11. Wait to hear the bell before playing to the green.
2 (11)	Be aware of the Clubhouse, surrounds and players on holes 1 (10) and 9 (18) — they may be out of view. Wait to hear the bell before playing to the green.
3 (12)	Be aware of players on holes 7 and 8. Wait to hear the bell before playing to the green.
4 (13)	On the 4th tee, be aware of approach shots to greens 3 and 12. Wait to hear the bell before playing tee shot — players in front may be out of view.
5 (14)	Be aware of players descending from the 6th (15th) tees.
6 (15)	Be aware of players on holes 4 (13), 8 (17) and tee shots from the 3rd (12th) and 7th (16th) tees.
7 (16)	Be aware of players on hole 3 (12) and in the vicinity of the 8th (17th) tee and on the 2nd (11th) and 7th (16th) double green.
8 (17)	Be aware of players on hole 6 (15).
9 (18)	Be aware of players on hole 2 (11).

Inclement Weather

During inclement weather — darkness, rain, fog, frost or ice — the fact that the course has not been officially closed does not mean it is fit for play. Members and visitors should themselves determine whether it is safe to play. Players have a duty of care to behave in such a way that others are not injured, and to ensure they do not injure themselves. All players play at their own risk.

Lightning

In the event of an electrical storm, suspend play immediately.

Shelters do not provide adequate protection from lightning. Do not continue play in poor visibility when you cannot see the clear distance of your intended shot.

If there is a risk of lightning, play must be discontinued. Beith Golf Club is not responsible for the safety of any golfer on the course — it is your responsibility to remove yourself from danger.
If you see lightning or hear the air horn (three short blasts): proceed immediately to the Clubhouse. Do not seek shelter under trees.

Insurance

Beith Golf Club does not provide liability insurance to members, guests or visitors. All golfers must ensure they are adequately insured in respect of the risks involved with playing golf, including 3rd party cover for death or bodily injury, and loss or damage to material property.