SOUTHPORT OLD LINKS GOLF CLUB

Course Safety

FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, PLEASE BE ADVISED:

THUNDERSTORMS: 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, ie. 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 & Steps.
Care should be taken when entering and leaving deep-sided bunkers.

NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES: Please report all incidents of balls being struck over club boundaries and into neighbouring properties. Reporting cards located outside the office or in locker rooms. Please place completed cards in the scorecard boxes.

FIRST AID: Assistance is available in the Clubhouse.

All accidents must be reported to the office.

There is an AED Defibrillator located in the Clubhouse, in the corridor outside of the Office / Gent’s Locker Room.

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 to summon assistance in an emergency.

RING 999 FOR AN AMBULANCE CLUBHOUSE POSTCODE: PR9 7QS
AMBULANCE ACCESS POINTS & their “What Three Words” location identifiers

Main Car Park (Link. Tree. Gazed.)
Brooke Close (Assist. Global. Relax.)

01704 228207 (OPTION 5 - OFFICE) (OPTION 4 – BAR)