Extreme Weather Policies
Keilor Public Golf Courses main priority is the safety of all patrons while they are enjoying their time at the venue. KPGC has developed a range of polices to adhere to in the event of extreme weather to ensure the safety of all patrons and staff. These policies are listed below.
Extreme Heat
Staff members at KPGC will abide by this policy when heat levels exceed 30 degrees at the course.
| Ambient Temperature | Golf Course | Driving Range |
|---|---|---|
|
45 + Degrees |
- Golf Course closed. |
- Driving Range closed. |
|
40+ Degrees |
- Consider rescheduling your round to cooler parts of the day. |
- Consider rescheduling your round to cooler parts of the day. |
|
36 - 39 Degrees |
- Sun protection and hydration required. |
- Sun protection and hydration required. |
|
30 - 35 Degrees |
- Sun protection and hydration required. |
- Sun protection and hydration required. |
Thunder and Lightning Storms
KPGC staff will use the 30/30 rule in the event of a significant storm at the golf course.
All use of the golf course and driving range will be suspended until the time elapsed between the flash of a lighting strike and the sound of thunder exceeds 30 seconds. Once this occurs, staff will wait an extra 30 minutes before re-commecing use of the course and range. This is done to ensure that the strorm has fully moved out of the area.
Extreme Wind
The Bureau of Meteorology readings for wind speed at Melbourne Airport are used. Play is to be suspended following three readings (each 10min apart) of wind speed exceeding 80kms per hour. A loud siren will be activated and all players must mark their ball and return immediately to inside the clubhouse and await further instruction. In circumstances when wind speeds are less or more than 80kms per hour, however considered dangerous, discretion to suspend play rests with the most senior manager present. Resumption of play will require three consecutive BOM wind speed readings below 80kms per hour.
