Yellow warnings for thunder over the next couple of days

[PhilTheFragger]

So at what point do you stop playing Or the course closes

If the lightning tracker says 20 miles?
10?
5?

How long would you wait before restarting after the storm

Is there any official guidance ?

 

[huds1475]

north France getting it currently

Justice ?

 

[huds1475]

Very warm up in Dumfries & Galloway.

Storms were predicted but every morning the forecast clears. Now set for ? next few days.

Was going to play golf, lovely weather for it, but having too much of a good time round the Galloway forest, lochs and beaches to be bothered.

Had no idea was so beautiful up here

 

[HomerJSimpson]

So at what point do you stop playing Or the course closes

If the lightning tracker says 20 miles?
10?
5?

How long would you wait before restarting after the storm

Is there any official guidance ?

WE usually sound the hooter as soon as lightening is sighted as some people may be at the far end of the course and so will take a while to get back to the clubhouse. As we have a load of new/temporary members it'll be interesting if the hooter does go as I'm sure 99% of them won't come off and will carry on playing. The rule as a club we have is explicit and if the hooter sounds members are expected to stop playing and either refuge at the storm shelter between the 6th green and 14th/18th tee or make their way back to the clubhouse. Members are not permitted to carry on on playing

 

[PhilTheFragger]

WE usually sound the hooter as soon as lightening is sighted as some people may be at the far end of the course and so will take a while to get back to the clubhouse. As we have a load of new/temporary members it'll be interesting if the hooter does go as I'm sure 99% of them won't come off and will carry on playing. The rule as a club we have is explicit and if the hooter sounds members are expected to stop playing and either refuge at the storm shelter between the 6th green and 14th/18th tee or make their way back to the clubhouse. Members are not permitted to carry on on playing

Cool, but what’s the guidance? There must be an insurance blurb somewhere that gives the protocols

Because “in sight” might be too late

 

[Imurg]

Cool, but what’s the guidance? There must be an insurance blurb somewhere that gives the protocols

Because “in sight” might be too late

On the PGA Tour it's about 5-7 miles
Probably similar on the European Tour.

 

[USER1999]

Weather apps, total garbage. If you planned your life by this rubbish, you would never do anything.

 

[davidy233]

Blue skys and sunshine forecast for us tomorrow afternoon - off to check that there are tee times available tomorrow evening (spoiler alert - there will be)

 

[Shooter McPowick]

Nope, playing tomorrow night at 17:00. Stolen from the legend that is Lee Trevino but “I’ll just play a 1 iron, not even god can hit a 1 iron”

 

[huds1475]

On the PGA Tour it's about 5-7 miles
Probably similar on the European Tour.

They take a long time over their shots though.

About 30 seconds for Amateurs.

Would be a good video for Homers channel

 

[need_my_wedge]

Had a good lightning storm about 9 last night, long after I'd finished golf. Forecast this evening about six, hopefully I'll be off the course by 17:30 .

 

[Tommy10]

Central and Eastern Scotland got hit hard last night (below is Falkirk). I'm in the west, teeing off at 3.40 today and 25 degrees predicted

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Cool, but what’s the guidance? There must be an insurance blurb somewhere that gives the protocols

Because “in sight” might be too late

I found this on the members section of the website. Not sure it really gives too much away in terms of the insurance side of things

LIGHTNING
In the event of lightning being seen within the vicinity of the Golf Course, (which in some circumstances may be some distance from the clubhouse) the klaxon will be sounded and play is suspended. This is mandatory. Golfers seen by staff or reported to have continued playing may face disciplinary action. Golfers must leave the course immediately. It is the responsibility of each Golfer to assess the risk to ensure their safe passage from the Golf Course.

 

[davidy233]

Central and Eastern Scotland got hit hard last night (below is Falkirk). I'm in the west, teeing off at 3.40 today and 25 degrees predicted

Lovely day here

 

[Orikoru]

Playing in Aylesbury tomorrow, forecast says 'couple of thunderstorms'. I'm hoping they're out of the way early.

 

[robinthehood]

Playing in Aylesbury tomorrow, forecast says 'couple of thunderstorms'. I'm hoping they're out of the way early.

Are high winds forecast....

 

[Captainron]

Big thunderstorms and loads of electrical activity this morning in the North East of Scotland.

Suns out now and I’m looking forward to Cruden Bay this evening

 

[Imurg]

Playing in Aylesbury tomorrow, forecast says 'couple of thunderstorms'. I'm hoping they're out of the way early.

Where are you playing..?

 

[davidy233]

Big thunderstorms and loads of electrical activity this morning in the North East of Scotland.

Suns out now and I’m looking forward to Cruden Bay this evening

Lucky man - Cruden Bay is awesome

 

[Orikoru]

Where are you playing..?

Aylesbury Vale, my uncle is a member.