LIGHTNING RISK WARNING
At any time when there is storm activity nearby there is a significant risk of being struck by lightning. Bowral Golf Club has adopted a policy common to many golf clubs in that it is the responsibility of each player to check weather forecasts before playing at Bowral Golf Club. Due to the unpredictability of lightning strikes it is not possible to determine when players are at risk. The Club will not be liable for death or injury by lightning by attempting to forecast it. Players should seek shelter inside an enclosed building without delay if there is a risk. As a general advice places and things to avoid include:-
At any time when there is storm activity nearby there is a significant risk of being struck by lightning. Bowral Golf Club has adopted a policy common to many golf clubs in that it is the responsibility of each player to check weather forecasts before playing at Bowral Golf Club. Due to the unpredictability of lightning strikes it is not possible to determine when players are at risk. The Club will not be liable for death or injury by lightning by attempting to forecast it. Players should seek shelter inside an enclosed building without delay if there is a risk. As a general advice places and things to avoid include:-
- small structures or sheds
- open fields
- in close proximity to the tallest localised structure (eg surveillance tower, tree, light pole, antenna)
- umbrellas
- swimming pools, lakes, dams or water generally