The player's duties on the course

Always wait for permission from the greenkeeper. The greenkeeper has priority to work in the course area. The greenkeeper gives the player a clear sign when the work is finished. Once given permission to play, the player may hit. Contrary to what many players think, greenkeepers do notice players approaching, so be patient and wait until you are given permission to play. Never hit before you are completely sure that the worker has noticed you and given permission to play. · Shout FORE in a dangerous situation. If a ball goes off in a direction where it may hit a person, it is the player's duty to warn immediately with a carrying “fore” shout. Even the slightest suspicion of a possible dangerous situation is a sufficient and binding reason to shout. With a fore shout you give the player or member of the course staff who is in danger the chance to take cover. · Keep a safe distance. Make sure that the group ahead or the course staff are out of range before you continue play. Hitting at people's ankles does not speed up anyone's play, it only creates dangerous situations. · Take other people on the course into account and respect the rules. Behaviour in line with golf etiquette creates a pleasant and safe working and playing environment.

A request to players and consequences for causing dangerous situations. At Virvik Golf we do everything we can for the safety of the course, but we need every player's cooperation for this. The incident at Nokia River Golf showed how serious the consequences are if the instructions are not followed. Keep in mind that waiting for a moment or a warning shout can prevent a serious injury. Looking after the safety of our staff is of the utmost importance to us. In order to guarantee safe working conditions, we will in future intervene in dangerous situations more seriously and with stricter consequences than before. In future, if a player hits towards a greenkeeper regardless of a possible dangerous situation, this results in a two-week playing ban. Both the player and the greenkeeper who was the target of the dangerous situation will be heard about the situation, and the decision on the playing ban is made by the managing director, the office manager or the course superintendent. It is our shared responsibility to ensure that play is safe and pleasant for players and course staff alike. Thank you for taking the matter seriously and for showing by your own example how the consideration for others that belongs to golf culture shows on every round.