Preventing crime on the golf course while keeping the course running smoothly takes a lot of work for course leaders. So much goes into the daily operations and maintaining the property, staff, and members safe. Unfortunately, crime does occur on a golf course more often than you may think. It is essential to know some methods that can help mitigate crimes taking place at your golf course.
Some Cases to Consider
You will not be able to manage your risk if you have no idea what to look out for. Here are some cases to view as examples of what can go array:
The Stolen Golf Carts
Recently a man was caught who continually stole golf carts, not to collect them but to sell the vehicles on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. He sold them for about half of what they were worth. This scheme worked and became a business for him, selling roughly 70 golf carts worth about $222,000. He has now been caught and will be doing jail time but got away with this for a long time by usually stealing only two carts at a time during the night from golf courses across several states.
Vandalizing the Green
Others are known for vandalizing the golf course greens. Individuals have been tearing up the greens with tire tracks from driving a four-wheeler in circles over multiple greens at night. Some golf courses offer free golf in exchange for helping catch these vandals, which will not help repair the damages but deter future culprits.
Drunken Disorder
Drunk golfers have become criminally charged for attacking other golfers with golf clubs because they were playing the course in the wrong direction. They suffered welts and broken fingers, but luckily another golfer helped restrain the attackers until the police arrived. The attackers were both heavily intoxicated, and one claimed not to remember the altercation in the hearing.
Thoughts on Managing Crimes
Safeguarding golf courses is a particular niche industry to protect, which is why it is so important to have an expert specializing in insuring this industry. Golf courses must have policies in place that manage the unique risk exposures. It is in your best interest to have policies and procedures in place of preventive and coping measures for theft of valuable equipment, vandalism, and assault. It is wise to secure a comprehensive, customized insurance plan to protect the business when crimes occur. Speak to a professional whose focus is on insuring this class. Your golf course can benefit from a robust risk management plan. T2green insurance is available as a broad scope of coverage.
About T2 Green Insurance
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