| Having owned an operated a golf facility, as well as | | | | in the most incidents are the following: |
| possessing a law degree and credentialed as a PGA | | | | 1. Golf Car Operation |
| of America Golf Professional, I have had abundant | | | | This area is of great concern to most golf courses |
| opportunity to examine golf facilities from the | | | | due to the many ways incidents can occur. From |
| perspective of liability hazards to patrons and | | | | negligent drivers of golf cars, to slopes on the |
| employees. | | | | course, golfers find a way to get into an accident. |
| Interestingly, many golf courses refuse to undergo | | | | Many times, unfamiliarity with the terrain or with the |
| an examination of their facility, because "that is what | | | | operation of the golf car is responsible. Has your |
| insurance is for." This is music to an Attorney's ears, | | | | course done its homework in determining potential |
| and should be a red flag from a manager's standpoint. | | | | golf car hazards? |
| This attitude is viewed as uncaring, and will create in | | | | 2. Food and Beverage Operation |
| a juries mind the proposition that the facility could | | | | In this area, does your wait staff understand the |
| have done more to make it safe for golfers, but | | | | risks of alcohol consumption? Are they aware of the |
| chose not to instead. | | | | liability risk to the operation? Has the general manager |
| Golf Concepts has provided site examinations and | | | | and food and beverage manager fully assessed these |
| risk assessment to facilities around the world, and | | | | risks? |
| this has provided a measure of assurance to a facility | | | | 3. Golf Course Design |
| that they have taken a necessary step in the | | | | What type of training did those who designed your |
| prevention of accidents at their golf course and golf | | | | facility have, and did they have a legal understanding |
| operation. | | | | of risks that can be created by their design? My |
| The areas of a golf facility that seem to be involved | | | | guess would be no on both counts. |