Driffield Golf Club Course Closure Policy
The course may be closed at any time on the authority of the Head Greenkeeper when unusual weather conditions have occurred, or are occurring and those conditions present a potential danger to any persons using the course.
In his absence the senior green-staff member on duty, the Chairman of the Greens Committee or member of the Greens Committee, or the Club Professional may also close the course in this order of authority.
A decision to re-open the course may be taken at any time after an inspection by one of the authorised persons listed earlier, who will ensure that it is safe to resume play.
Fog & Lightning
Under conditions of severely reduced visibility or danger from lightning any member of the Management Committee or the Club Professional or his staff or the Clubhouse Manager or his staff may close the course. When these conditions prevail a Klaxon will be sounded and all players must leave the course. A decision to resume play after these conditions no longer prevail may be taken by one of the authorised person listed earlier.
N.B. Players should however be aware that it is a players own responsibility to discontinue play when in his/her opinion there is danger from lightning and not wait for the klaxon to sound.
Warning Klaxon
Three short blasts on the Klaxon will indicate suspension of play.
One long blast will indicate resumption of play.
Suspension of Play during Competitions
Suspension of play in competitions or the abandonment of a competition may be taken by the person responsible for the event as such a decision is concerned with the conditions for playing golf. A decision to reopen the course may be taken at any time after an inspection by an authorised person, who will ensure it is safe to resume play.
When play is suspended players should proceed in accordance with Rule 6-8 (Discontinuance of Play; Resumption of Play)
Decision of the Management Committee
16th August 2010.