Crowborough Beacon Golf Club
Crowborough Beacon Golf Club
The Club has a new strict Fog Policy which all players must respect.
Essentially the difference from the previous policy is that, on the grounds of Health & Safety, play in poor visibility can no longer be permitted from the 1st tee. On occasions, play may be possible from the 2nd (as is often the case) providing visibility is acceptable. This will need an element of self-policing as the staff cannot be expected to visit the 2nd tee leaving the shop or office unmanned. The revised policy will meet with the needs of our public liability responsibilities.
Our Insurers have confirmed that these changes are necessary, especially in the light of a recent, well publicised court case where substantial damages were awarded against both the Golf Club and an individual member following an accident.
Indeed, the Standing Counsel for the National Golf Club's Advisory Service has gone on record as saying;-
"Therefore, when visibility is limited in fog to the point at least where players cannot see where their driven golf ball is likely to end, they should not be permitted on the course."
Our Insurers take a similar stance, writing:-
"Suspension of play during poor visibility should be made compulsory, and players not given the option to continue."
To read the revised CBGC Fog Policy, please click on this link:-
CBGC Risk Assessment - Course Play in Poor Visibility Dec 2011 Rev 5-Final PDF Version.pdf
For those interested in reading about the recent Court Case at Niddry Castle Golf Club in Scotland you can click on this link:-
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