Bad Weather Policy For
Thunderstorms and Lightning at CMGC
The safety of our members and visitors is always our priority. Thunderstorms and lightning can develop quickly, so it is important that everyone understands the procedure that applies both during competitions and during general play.
Competition Procedure
During competitions, the Committee will monitor weather conditions and, where appropriate, will suspend play.
When play must stop
If there is a risk of thunder and lightning, play MUST be discontinued immediately. Players must proceed in accordance with Rule 6-8 of the Rules of Golf, whether or not the klaxon has been sounded.
ONE PROLONGED BLAST of the klaxon signifies that competition play has been suspended.
Once the klaxon sounds, players MUST stop play and may NOT choose to continue.
Resuming competition play
Play MUST resume within one hour of the suspension klaxon being sounded. This one-hour limit takes priority over the 30-minute safety period and will not be extended.
The klaxon will not be used to resume play until at least 30 minutes have passed since the last thunder or lightning event, provided that this does not extend the one-hour suspension period.
When play is ready to resume:
TWO SHORT BLASTS of the klaxon will be sounded.
Abandonment
If the competition cannot safely resume within the permitted period, the Committee will determine the appropriate course of action.
THREE PROLONGED BLASTS of the klaxon signifies that the competition has been ABANDONED.
The Committee's decision regarding the suspension, resumption or abandonment of competition play is final.
Non-Competition / General Play
Outside of competitions, the klaxon may not be sounded to suspend or resume play due to thunderstorms or lightning.
Players are responsible for their own safety and must make their own assessment of the weather conditions while on the course.
If a player hears thunder, sees lightning, or believes that conditions are becoming unsafe, they should stop playing immediately and seek appropriate shelter or leave the course.
Players should not wait for a klaxon or instruction from the Club before taking action to protect themselves.
Please remember
If you can hear thunder, lightning may be close enough to pose a risk. Do not take unnecessary chances.
Whether playing in a competition or during general play, personal safety must always come first.
No round of golf is more important than the safety of our players, officials, staff and visitors.
