Yes — Risk Assessments are required for golf events and competitions to ensure that hazards are identified and appropriate control measures are in place for participants, staff, volunteers and spectators.
This applies to all types of organised events, whether it is a small club competition, a charity day, or a larger tournament with increased attendance and activity on the course.
A Risk Assessment for golf events should consider factors such as:
- Increased player and spectator numbers on the course
- Temporary layouts or course changes for the event
- Traffic management, including buggies and maintenance vehicles
- Weather conditions and emergency procedures
- Public access areas and crowd movement
- First aid provision and emergency response arrangements
Additional controls may include marshals, signage, restricted access zones, adjusted tee times or temporary safety barriers depending on the scale and nature of the event.
Risk Assessments should be completed in advance of the event and reviewed if conditions or arrangements change.
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