Injury due to automobile accident while traveling to and from matches and practice. Sickness and injuries derived from exposure to adverse weather conditions include lightning and extreme heat or cold. Injury to a player resulting from the impact of a flying golf ball, club, rock, etc.
Common sense is the most effective means of maintaining a reasonable level of safety.
Each candidate for the golf team is aware of the possibility of being struck by a ball, club or flying debris. Common sense and scheduling limitations dictate the cancelling or rescheduling of events due to adverse weather conditions. In the case of lightening all players will immediately leave the course at the first appearance of lightning at all times. The coach usually drives the Columbia van to and from the matches. Other drivers include competent, licensed drivers as determined by the coach.