Golf and Country Club Liability Issues By: Art Roberson

Membership Issues Failure to clarify members rights Refundable fees, etc. Spousal disputes and membership Rights for spouses Divorce Discrimination issues Special Days

Liquor Liability TIPS or other training Beverage Carts Documented Beverage Carts Intervention procedures Training Published policy

Water, Chemical and Environmental Issues Well use – Are you required to register? Underground tanks Tested, modern double wall or monitored Restricted Chemical Use – documentation Testing of run off Be familiar with regulations

Errant Balls Errant Balls Nuisance theory The course owner has a duty to protect property of owners from unreasonably dangerous activities ID dangerous places on the course based on complaints. Realign tee boxes Use strategic landscaping Consider fences or netting

Lightning Club has a duty to warn Weather station at clubhouse Doppler Many ways to sound the alarm Train and enforce

Sexual Misconduct Sexual Harassment Policy for member harassment of employees and employee harassment. Background checks Zero tolerance policy Train, report, and investigate

Golf Carts Golf Carts Waivers Signed by Golfers Owned/Leased Check in and out of carts Accident investigation Personal carts Paths that cross public roads

Property Issues Pro Shop w/ club repair Grip Replacement Torch Use Solvents Cooking Hazards UL-300

Property Hazards Continued Maintenance Areas Pesticide Storage and Mixing Equipment Painting Flammable and Combustible Storage Welding and Cutting Operations