Health and Safety

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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!”
CAUTION: There are areas on the course where players will come into close proximity.  Please follow all warning signs posted around the course.

Please also be mindful of golfers on Formby GC, who come into close proximity at certain points on the course.

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

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

HIGH WINDS: Do not continue to play in high winds. It is your responsibility to consider the increased risk of wayward shots and danger from flying branches.
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.

ALL ACCIDENTS MUST BE REPORTED TO THE SECRETARY / MANAGER’S OFFICE
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 “FORE!”
  • On hearing “FORE!” – Crouch, cover your head with your arms and count to 10.

You are advised to carry a mobile phone in case of emergency.

RING 999 FOR AN AMBULANCE

AMBULANCE ACCESS IS VIA THE MAIN ENTRANCE – POSTCODE L37 1YH

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