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We ask all golfers to read and understand the documents listed below. Al golfers are expected to behave safely and respectfully at all times.

Masterton Golf Club is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all employees, members, contractors, and visitors.

Safe working practices have been adopted for this course and all players are asked to note the following procedures to prevent injury to staff and players from golf balls and equipment.

A golf course can be a hazardous environment and players must always remain vigilant to prevent accidental injury to themselves and others.

IN AN EMERGENCY

FIRE • AMBULANCE • POLICE — call 111 | Poison Centre — 0800 764 766 (0800 POISON)

First Aid Kit: in the Clubhouse, on the wall adjacent to the kitchen door.
Defibrillator (AED): on the outside wall of the Clubhouse, adjacent to the Main/Office entrance.
Evacuation muster point: the car park adjacent to the 10th tee. In the event of a fire or alarm, vacate the building immediately and follow the Fire Warden or Club staff.
Earthquake: Drop, Cover, Hold. Stay clear of glass and shelves until the shaking stops.
Carry a mobile phone on the course for emergency use, and report all near misses, incidents and accidents to the office.

FIRST AID & AED DETAILS

Defibrillator (AED): on the fence in the carpark by the entrance.
First Aid Kit: in the Office.

If you use the AED or a first aid kit, please let the office know so it can be checked and restocked.

Course Hazards & Conditions

Be aware of golf carts, uneven ground, water hazards near the 5th and 12th, and low sun on the western holes. Please keep to paths where marked.

Lightning: in the event of an electrical storm, suspend play immediately and take appropriate shelter.
Fog & poor visibility: do not start or continue play when you cannot see the clear distance of your intended shot.
Surfaces: the course, steps and paths may be slippery when damp or wet. Wear appropriate footwear and, wherever possible, keep to footpaths and steps.
Take care entering and leaving deep-sided bunkers and on steeper slopes around the course.
Take care when travelling between holes that cross over other holes.

Clubhouse

The clubhouse is on two levels — always take care on the pathways and stairs, particularly when carrying parcels or goods.
Care should be taken when carrying drinks and food to your table, especially hot liquids.

Golf Carts

Persons under 18 years of age are not permitted to drive golf carts.
Comply with the Club's Buggy Policy and all instructions displayed in the cart, and follow designated routes at all times.
Drive with care and keep clear of greens and bunkers.
Take particular care travelling downhill and around slopes and ditches.
Give way to and keep a reasonable distance from green staff and work areas.
All golf carts are driven at the driver's risk.

Player Safety

Course employees always have the right of way.
Golfers are expected to take reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of all people on the course.
Do not hit a golf ball when another player or worker is within striking distance of where your ball may land.
Do not hit if you cannot see the flight direction of the ball and where it could land, unless you are confident no one is within striking distance ahead of you.
Stay at least 3 metres away from another player when taking a practice swing.

Course Work

Fairway & rough maintenance: wait for an approaching vehicle or mower to pass behind you, or move out of range, before playing your shot — or play on if the operator signals you to.
Greens maintenance: if a green is being worked on and the flagstick is not in the hole, do not hit up to the green until the flagstick is replaced and the green is cleared, or you have been called on to play.
Spraying: spraying of pesticides, fungicides and other chemicals is an important part of course maintenance. Warning signs will be displayed on the starting tee when toxic chemicals are in use. It is at a member or visitor's own discretion whether they use the course on days when chemicals have been applied.

Always shout “FORE!”

Players must call “FORE!” if their ball is heading towards another person, or if they cannot see the full range of a wayward shot onto adjacent fairways.

Do not play until the players in front are out of range.
Make sure no one is standing close by, or in a position to be hit by the club, the ball, or any stones, pebbles or twigs, when you make a stroke or practice swing.

On hearing “FORE!” — crouch, cover your head with your arms, and count to 10.

Always shout “FORE!”

Players must call “FORE!” if their ball is heading towards another person, or if they cannot see the full range of a wayward shot onto adjacent fairways.

Do not play until the players in front are out of range.
Make sure no one is standing close by, or in a position to be hit by the club, the ball, or any stones, pebbles or twigs, when you make a stroke or practice swing.

On hearing “FORE!” — crouch, cover your head with your arms, and count to 10.

REPORT AN INCIDENT

Report all near misses, incidents, accidents and any other serious matters to the office.

Report an incident

HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY

Our full policy sets out how the club keeps members, visitors and staff safe.

Download policy (PDF)

Masterton Golf Club

IN AN EMERGENCY

FIRST AID & AED DETAILS

Course Hazards & Conditions

Clubhouse

Golf Carts

Player Safety

Course Work

Always shout “FORE!”

Always shout “FORE!”

REPORT AN INCIDENT

HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY

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