Golf Cart Safety Policy

Golf cart safety is of paramount importance, and we must all remain vigilant regarding the safe use of golf carts. Failure to comply in any respect will be considered a material breach of our agreement.

• Drivers must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. Drivers must comply with all tournament/facility traffic signage and safety policies.
• Golf cart use is to be restricted to designated and trained volunteers, staff, and/or vendors only. Carts are to be used only on official business.
• Each golf cart should remain in the control of the assigned driver and may not be loaned out. Each cart is assigned to a specific person or volunteer. Do not remove or exchange any sign on a cart.
• Golf carts should be operated at a moderate speed, equivalent to a normal walk, in congested areas. Reduce speed to compensate for turns, inclines, pedestrians, and weather conditions, including when the grass is wet. Under wet conditions, the grounds may become slippery, and appropriate precaution should be observed for the safety of everyone.
• Vehicles, including golf carts, have no right of way and must yield to pedestrian traffic.
• No unauthorized riders or passengers are permitted in a golf cart at any time, and the number of passengers should never exceed the number of available seats:
  • No more than 2 people may be on a 2‐person cart at any time. NO exceptions.
  • No more than 4 people may be on a 4‐person cart at any time. NO exceptions.
  • No standing is permitted on a moving cart by any person at any time.
  • While your inclination may be to offer rides to elderly or infirmed attendees you see walking the course, or they may request a ride from you, at no time may you give a ride to a non‐staff member. This is a liability and insurance issue.
• If you witness any VIP guest (irrespective of who it is) commandeering a golf cart without a tournament/facility staff member present, please politely explain to them that the cart in question is reserved. If you encounter any resistance, please contact security for assistance.
• Never drive or ride on a cart while impaired by drugs, alcohol or fatigue, or if you otherwise have a physical restriction or medical or other condition that could impair your ability to drive or remain seated in a golf cart.
• Any mechanical issues with or damage to golf carts should be reported as soon as possible. Do not attempt to use or ride on a broken or damaged golf cart, or to perform any maintenance or service work on any golf cart.
• You must immediately report any injury or near miss, as well as any unsafe conditions, potential hazards, or other safety concerns.
• If you are giving a VIP Tour, the VIP Guests must be required to sign a waiver prior to the tour or ride to their destination on the course.

By signing this acknowledgement:

1.    I agree to abide by the above Golf Cart Safety Policy and to operate and/or ride on any golf cart only in a safe manner;

2.    I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain known and unknown risks of physical injury to persons utilizing or riding on a golf cart;

3.    I hereby expressly waive and release any and all allegations, claims, demands, and actions whatsoever, whether now known or hereafter known, and whether at law or in equity, that I may have or may accrue to me against Scioto Country Club, United States Golf Association, and Par 5 Group and each of its directors, officers, employees, vendors, contractors, affiliates, agents, sponsors and co-sponsors, and corporate partners (collectively, the "Released Parties"), as arising from or relating to my use of or riding on a golf cart (whether arising from the ordinary negligence of any of the Released Parties or otherwise), and fully and forever release and discharge all such persons from liability under such claims, except to the extent prohibited by applicable law. I agree not to make or bring any such allegation, claim, demand, or action against any Released Party, and I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless and defend all Released Parties from any and all losses, damages, liabilities, deficiencies, claims, actions, judgments, settlements, interest, awards, penalties, fines, costs, or expenses of whatever kind, including attorneys’ fees and the costs of enforcing this release, arising from or relating to any claim by me or a third party (including any passenger), in each case that arises from, relates to, or is in any way associated with my use of or riding on a golf cart, except to the extent prohibited by applicable law. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS RELEASE DISCHARGES EACH RELEASED PARTY FROM ANY LIABILITY OR CLAIM THAT I MAY HAVE AGAINST HIM/HER/IT/THEM WITH RESPECT TO ANY BODILY INJURY, PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR PROPERTY LOSS (INCLUDING FINANCIAL LOSS) THAT MAY RESULT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM MY USE OF OR RIDING ON A GOLF CART, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES OR OTHERWISE; and

4.    I acknowledge and understand that Scioto Country Club, United States Golf Association, and the Par 5 Group, each has the maximum discretion permitted by law to interpret, administer, change or otherwise modify this Policy at any time, that no statement or representation by a supervisor or manager or any other tournament/facility representative, whether oral or written, can supplement or modify this Policy, and that any delay or failure to enforce this Policy will not constitute a waiver of any right to do so in the future.