Buggy & Trolley PolicyYork Golf Range permits the use of buggies and trolleyson the course by all members and visitors. The club reserves theright to impose restrictions on the use of buggies and / or trolleysin certain conditions.

The Club offers for hire a number of buggies and trolleys, subjectto availability, it is advisable to book these in advance, althoughthe club cannot guarantee availability. Use of hire buggies issubject to the conditions contained within this policy. Membersand visitors are required to sign Buggy Hire Agreement (seeAppendix 3 for specimen).

The club also permits the use of members and visitors ownpersonal buggies and trolleys. Use of personal buggies is subjectto the conditions contained within this policy, members and visitorsshould complete a Personal Golf Buggy Registration Form prior touse on the course (See Appendix 2).

The purpose of this document is to:

Establish the criteria for buggy and trolley use by disabledgolfers.

Establish a standard for the safe operation of all buggiesoperated at York Golf Range.

Define a designated buggy route.

Disabled Golfers

Due to disability, some members and visitors may not be able toplay golf without the help provided by a buggy or trolley. If thegeneral use of buggies and trolleys is prohibited then for thesemembers and visitors the Club will grant permission to continueusing a buggy or trolley providing it is safe to do so, and providedthat the members or visitor has registered their disability with theclub. Members and visitors should register their disability bysubmitting the Medical Certification Form (see Appendix 1) to theclub.

Qualification

Any person who operates a buggy on the course is deemed, by sodoing, to have the knowledge, training and skill to safely operatethe vehicle and will be fully accountable for their actions and theconsequences thereof.

The safe operation of buggies on the course requires users to fullyapply and comply with the minimum standard of care required bythis policy. Breaches of this policy may result in permission to usea buggy at York Golf Range being withdrawn.

Buggies must be operated in accordance with the requirements ofthe following:

Golf Buggy Safety Policy.

Personal Golf Buggy Registration Form (Appendix 2)

Buggy Hire Agreement (Appendix 3)

The Club reserves the right to refuse permission if some or all ofthe conditions stipulated are not complied with.

From time to time the Club may determine that the state of thecourse, or the weather, is such that safety on or the condition of thecourse may be unacceptably compromised if a buggy is used. Thismight apply to the whole or part of the course. Potential unsuitableconditions include waterlogging, frost & snow. Where suchconditions arise the Club will review the situation on a daily basis.

Members may also apply for their golf buggy to be accommodatedwithin the Club secure storage facilities subject to availability.

Golf Buggy Safety Policy

The Club has a duty of care to all users of the golf course. Thetopography of certain areas of the course is such that caution andprudence must be shown by users of a buggy. It is also necessaryfor the club to provide adequate safe means of access for allgolfers including those given permission to use buggies. Moreover,the club has to ensure the safety of golfers who do not wish touse buggies, but who might be at risk from a mechanically

defective buggy or its careless use.

To assist the safe employment of buggies all users (membersand visitors) shall comply with the following conditions:

Buggies must be operated with the utmost courtesy, care andconsideration for the safety and convenience of pedestrians.Pedestrians must be afforded the right-of-way at all times.

Buggies must be operated and parked in such manner thatthey do not impede or interfere with normal pedestrian orvehicular traffic flow on roadways, paths or pavements.

The signs and instructions employed on the course to warnbuggy users of potential danger areas, prohibited areas,because of concerns about danger or, the potential to causeunacceptable damage to the course, must be followed at alltimes.

Buggy users will be responsible for the security of the buggykeys for the period that the buggy is on the club property.

The Club has no responsibility for ensuring the safe operationof buggies on or beyond the confines of the course and theclub car-parks other than those operated by their servants oragents. The club will accept no responsibility for any loss ordamage caused to any property other than that arising fromthe negligent use of a buggy by their servants or agents

Buggies must be operated only within the confines of the club.

No buggy must be operated in excess of 15km per hour.

Buggies will be used only between dawn and dusk.

Buggies must be operated in compliance with the common“rules of the road”.

No person under the age of 16 years is allowed to drive a buggy.

Buggies must not be adapted in any way from themanufacturer’s design and be maintained in

accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

The Administration Manager, Professional, Course Manageror Director has the authority to immediately prohibit anyindividual from using or being carried on a buggy. Applicationfor reinstatement of permission can only be made to the club.

Safe Buggy Operating Practice

No more than two people are allowed in a double buggy andone person on a single buggy.

No more than two sets of golf clubs are to be carried on adouble buggy and one set on a single buggy.

Do not move off until occupants are seated.

Always remain seated and hold on while in motion.

Hands, feet and head must be kept inside the buggy at alltimes while the buggy is in motion.

Always apply the brake when parked.

Always check the area behind before reversing.

The vehicle must not be used on tees, greens or the slopesleading up to them.

The vehicle must not be used within 2 meters of any bunkers,ditches, ponds or slopes leading to them except when usingthe designated buggy route.

To avoid tipping over always drive straight up & down slopesnever across them.

Always consider the terrain, other vehicles and pedestriantraffic, as well as environmental factors that may affect yourability to operate the vehicle safely.

Be extra careful when the course is wet and muddy.

Operators must stop at all blind intersections and proceedwith caution.

The consumption of alcohol and/or the improper use of drugsare not permitted when using a buggy.

Drive in a safe manner at all times, keeping your own safetyin mind as well as the safety of other people on the course.

When a Buggy is to be left unattended, turn the key to the“off” position.

Designated Buggy Route

When instructed to use the designated buggy route all buggies(and trolleys, if instructed) must adhere to designated roads, hard/ grass paths, bridges until reaching their ball and then proceedvia the shortest and safest route to their ball. Where there are noroads or hard / grass paths buggies must use the fairway or semirough whenever practical. The rough should not be used as there

could be unforeseen dangers.

For the safety of all buggy users and others, it is important that

users comply with the following routes:

see Appendix 4

Appendix 1

Medical Certification

Medical form to be completed by the applicant’s doctor

I, Dr

Of

Certify that I have examined

Of

I am of the opinion that he/she has a disability within the meaningof section 6 of the Equality Act 2012 or any statutory modificationthereof and is unable to play or has undue difficulty in playing golfwithout the use of:

1. A motorised golf buggy or

2. Electric trolley

Delete as appropriate

Signature of user: Date:

This form is used by members and visitors to High Legh Park GolfClub to register the need to use a buggy on the golf course whenotherwise such use would be prohibited. Permission is granteduntil the medical condition above ceases at which time themember/ visitor should inform the club.

The definition of “disability” under the Equality Act 2010

In the Act, a person has a disability if:

They have a physical or mental impairment

The impairment has a substantial and long term adverseeffect on their ability to perform normal day-to-day activities

For the purpose of the Act, these words have the followingmeanings:

‘substantial’ means more than minor or trivial

‘Long term’ means that the effect of the impairment haslasted or is likely to last for at least twelve months.

‘normal day-to-day activities’ include everyday things likeeating, washing, walking, and going shopping (for purposesof this policy – playing golf)

Appendix 2

Personal Golf Buggy Registration Form

All golfers must complete this form prior to operating any personalgolf buggy. Any person who operates a buggy on York Golf RangeGolf Club premises is deemed, by so doing, to have theknowledge, training and skill to safely operate the vehicle and shallbe fully accountable for their actions and consequences thereof.The safe operation of buggies requires conscientious applicationand adherence to the minimum standard of care prescribed by theclub Buggy & Trolley policy.

Name of User:

Address:

Post Code:

By signing below I acknowledge that:

I have read and understand the terms and conditions of York GolfRange Golf Club Buggy & Trolley Policy.

I have been given the opportunity to ask questions related to thisPolicy

I am aware of the areas where I am not permitted to take a buggy.

I will ensure that the buggy will be operated in accordance withthis Policy.

I have provided evidence of 3rd party liability insurance and lodgeda copy of the insurance certificate with the club.

I understand that permission to use a personal buggy is withdrawnon expiry of my insurance.

If I wish to continue using my buggy I will provide a copy of thenew insurance certificate upon renewal.

I will ensure that all users of my buggy are insured to do so andthat they are aware of the conditions of use contained within thispolicy.

I agree to maintain my buggy so it is mechanically fit for purpose.

I agree to indemnity York Golf Range against all claimscosts and demands made against York Golf Range arisingout of or in connection with the use of my buggy.

Users of golf buggies do so at their own risk. York Golf Range will not accept any liability for any loss or damage to thebuggy or any other property arising from the negligence of theclub or any of its servants or agents.

Signature of user: Date:

Signature of Administration: Date:

Appendix 3

Buggy hire no. Price Buggy Hire no.

Please tick – are you a: Member Visitor Price

Name: Name:

Address:

Date:

Phone:

Date/ Time:

I agree abide by the buggy rules and instructions as shown in this document

Signature:

I agree abide by the buggy rules andinstructions as shown in this document

York Golf RangeTowthorpe Moor LaneTowthorpe, York. Yo32 9ST01904 499275

Appendix 4

Golf Buggy Route

Pond

Hole 3Hole 8

Hole 1

Hole 2

Hole 4

Hole 6

Hole 7Hole 9

Hole 5