Course Safety
A golf course is an inherently hazardous place. We have taken steps to reduce and mitigate risks, but you must play your part.
Keeping yourself and other safe
- You are legally responsible for any injury or damage caused by your shots. Always play when it’s safe, ensuring others are out of your range. If prone to wayward shots, wait for players ahead to clear.
- On holes 8, 10, 13, 14 & 16, where players may be hidden, wait for the bell or until you can see them.
- Shout “FORE!” if your shot goes astray, and if you hear it, turn away from the direction of the shout and cover your head with your arms.
- Greens staff and pedestrians on public footpaths have the right of way—wait for them to clear. Maintain a safe distance from your playing partners and be mindful of their swings.
- Use steps when approaching tees to avoid slipping and avoid risks in deep ditches by using a ball retriever and accepting the penalty.
- Stick to the path on steep slopes (like hole 10) and exercise caution around wooden sleepers, winter mats, and paths.
Accidents and Emergencies
- For urgent medical assistance, call 999. Provide the address: Sandford Road, Wareham, BH20 4DH, and specify your location on the course. Then, inform the Clubhouse at 01929 554147.
- Report any accidents or near-misses to the Proshop at 01929 554147 or via email at proshop@warehamgolfclub.com.
- First aid kits are available in the Bar, Office, Proshop, and Greenkeepers’ Shed.
- A defibrillator is located in the Clubhouse for emergencies.
Weather Conditions
- Leave the course immediately if you hear two long blasts of the horn, signaling course closure due to weather conditions.
- If there is lightning, leave the course right away—do not wait for the horn.
- In case of fog, heavy rain, or icy conditions, the course may be closed or subject to restrictions. Please follow any closure notices or restrictions.
If you are asked to leave the course by the horn or lightening in the area this is compulsory and must be done immediately, no play is to continue and you are to head back to safety as soon as you possibly can.