TL;DR Most golf course lawsuits don’t involve someone getting hurt on the course. Membership disputes, board decisions, developer misrepresentations, and contract disagreements can all lead to costly litigation that standard general liability insurance typically doesn’t cover. If your golf course…
TL;DR ADA compliance for golf courses goes far beyond installing accessible parking spaces. Federal law requires courses to accommodate golfers who use personal accessible golf carts, ensure accessibility standards are met during new construction and renovations, remove barriers when it…
TL;DR Buying or selling a golf course involves much more than agreeing on a purchase price. Insurance plays a critical role in protecting both buyers and sellers from environmental liabilities, board member lawsuits, workers’ compensation costs, title disputes, and unexpected…
TL;DR Extreme heat is one of the most predictable safety risks facing Georgia golf courses every summer. A written heat safety program, employee training, hydration protocols, acclimatization plans, and emergency response procedures can help protect your staff, your guests, and…
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…
