TL;DR Lightning is one of the most serious weather-related liability risks facing Georgia golf courses. While golf is not the deadliest outdoor activity for lightning fatalities, courses still have a responsibility to warn players, suspend play when conditions become dangerous,…
TL;DR Junior golf clinics, camps, and leagues are some of the most valuable programs a Georgia golf course can offer, but they also create unique liability exposures because they involve minors. While Georgia is one of the few states that…
TL;DR Tournament season is when a golf course briefly becomes an event venue. Member-guest tournaments, charity scrambles, and corporate outings bring more people, golf carts, vendors, alcohol, and temporary structures onto your property than a typical day of play. Before…
TL;DR NOAA expects a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season in 2026, but that does not eliminate the risk for Georgia golf courses. Hurricane Helene proved that a single storm can cause devastating wind damage, flooding, and tree loss far inland. Before…
TL;DR Your irrigation system is one of the most valuable assets on your Georgia golf course, yet it is often underinsured. From pump stations and underground piping to control systems and water withdrawal permits, protecting this infrastructure requires more than…
TL;DR Golf cart accidents are more common than many course owners realize, and cart paths are often at the center of liability claims. Poor maintenance, inadequate signage, drainage problems, and mechanical failures can all increase your legal exposure. For Georgia…
TL;DR Many golf course owners assume the driving range is the safest part of their facility, but injury data suggests otherwise. Driving ranges account for a significant number of golf-related injuries due to concentrated ball striking, inadequate netting, unsafe ball…
Every Georgia golf course depends on fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides to keep turf healthy through long, hot, humid summers. While these products are essential for maintaining quality playing conditions, they also create insurance exposures that extend well beyond standard…
TL;DR A golf course redesign is one of the largest investments you’ll make in your property, and it creates insurance risks that standard policies often do not cover. Before construction begins, review your insurance program to ensure you have builder’s…
TL;DR Tree removal is one of the highest-risk jobs performed on a golf course. Whether your grounds crew handles the work or you hire a contractor, a single accident can lead to serious workers’ compensation, liability, or property claims. Reviewing…
