The North Berwick Golf Club
Visitor Cart/ Buggy Usage Policy
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as approved by The Joint Greens Committee on 3rd December 2014.
1.
Background
The Club has had a policy of not allowing visitors (including Members Guests) to have the use of a cart/
buggy on the course, whether disabled or not. This policy has always been reviewed on an annual basis,
and following this years’ review the policy has now been amended. The new policy has been verified by
our Health & Safety Consultants to ensure compliance with all legislation and approved by The Joint
Greens Committee.
2.
New Policy
With immediate effect visitors and Members Guests with a disability or medical condition, may bring their
own single seater cart/ buggy for use on the course. The cart/ buggy model must be specifically for use on a
golf course (a domestic cart/ buggy will not suffice). Twin seater carts/ buggies are not permitted.
The Club is not required to provide carts/ buggies for hire and there are no plans to provide such equipment
at this time.
3.
Process
a. That a visitor (be it a Members Guest or general visitor) contact the Starters/ Bookings Staff/ Managing
Secretary at least 48 hours before their intended day of play to request they bring their own cart/ buggy
for use on the course. All requests should include medical evidence, a photograph of their cart/ buggy
and a copy of their cart/ buggy insurance,
b. The application will be reviewed and if compliant permission will be given by the Starter/ Bookings
Staff/ Managing Secretary.
c. The visitor advised to arrive at least 30 minutes before their intended tee time to have their cart/ buggy
checked and to receive a Health & Safety briefing from the Starters/ Managing Secretary.
d. At the conclusion of the training, the visitor will be required to sign training record showing they have
received the training.
e. They will be required to undertake training upon each visit to the Club.
f. Failure to adhere to the advice given in the briefing will result in the player being removed from the
course.
4.
Questions
a. Where should I park my car to offload the cart/ buggy?
You may park temporarily by the Clubhouse on Point Garry Road to unload your cart/ buggy and bags,
and then find a suitable place to park in the surrounding streets.
b. When would the course be unsuitable for buggies?
Due to snow/ ice in the main, the Course Manager and Starters will make the final decision on
restricting their use.
c. Why can’t we allow two seater buggies on the course?
This would require changes to the course including bridges across the burns and gaps in the March
Dyke. This is not a reasonable adjustment to the course.
The North Berwick Golf Club
Visitor Cart/ Buggy Usage Policy
1832
The North Berwick Golf Club allows players with medical conditions to bring their own cart subject to the following conditions:Players With Their Own Cart
This must be a single seater cart/ buggy no wider than 40 inches (1metre),
The player driving the buggy must provide legitimate medical evidence stating the need for them to use a cart,
The player must provide a valid insurance certificate for the cart.
General Advice & Requirements
a. The player must arrive at least 30 minutes before their tee time to attend a Health &Safety Briefing,
b. The player will be responsible for the safe driving and control of the cart over the course,
c. The player must not take the cart into the following areas:Any tees, greens, green aprons (4th excepted), bunkers, streams or the beach,
The 2nd cut of rough or deep rough,
The quarry area in front of the 6th green,
The slopes leading to the 5th, 11th and 14th tees.
d. The course is relatively flat but with many undulations. Therefore the cart should be driven with caution at all times,
The Management of The North Berwick Golf Club reserve the right to refuse permission under the following circumstances:- The player has failed to produce the necessary proof of a medical condition, and/ or insurance,
- The player fails to arrive for the Health & Safety Briefing,
- The player appears to be under the influence of alcohol, medication or drugs,
- The player fails to abide by the advice given above,
- The player fails to comply with instructions from any staff,
- The player through his actions wilfully or otherwise causes damage to the course, club property or others,
- The course conditions would make the use of a cart dangerous,
Procedure
The following information must be provided to the Club at least 48 hours before the intended date of play by emailing the Managing
Secretary at secretary@northberwickgolfclub.com
Name:_______________________________________________E Mail:________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Post Code:___________________________________________Telephone Number:_______________________________________
Intended Date of Play:__________________________________Tee Time Booked:________________________________________
Medical Reason for requiring use of a cart:_________________________________________________________________________
You must include formal written confirmation of your medical condition with this form.
Please enclose a copy of a valid insurance certificate for the cart/ buggy.
By signing this form you confirm your compliance with the requirements and policy stated above.
Signed:______________________________________________ Date:______________________________
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