1. Buffalo Hill Golf Course Multiple Use PolicyDRAFT
Buffalo Hill Course Multiple -Use Polic... . ..y.................
The K l[ pell Golf Association (KOA) leases the golf course from the City of Kalispell for the purpose of providing the
best possible golfing conditions for its paying members and guests. As a result, the KGA and the City of Kalispell
must be responsible for controlling access to the golf course for both golfers and non -goiters. Personal safety is
highest prionty.
Golfer Access*
Golfers are allowed on the course only during "'open tee time", periods as posted in the Clubhouse
Rational: There are predictable periods of time when the course is closed for maintenance; consequently, there are
no reopen tee Imes" during these periods of time,
2. Golfers areallowed on the A/ when the course is safe and ready to
play as determined by the Golf
Course MaintenanceStaff.
Rational. There are environmental conditions that occasionally occur that result in the closure or the course. For
example, le, heaver rains can cause dangerous soil conditions for golfers and traffic during saturated soil conditions,
resulting in soil compaction, which is detrimental to the playabifity or the turf. Frost covered turf can die if traffic is
allowed; consequently, the course is closed until the frost melts. High winds can result in dangerous debris and
hazardous gees on the course; consequently, the course maybe closed until the dangerous conditions have been
corrected. The Golf course Maintenance Staff is responsible for raking the course playable, and as a result,
making the determination when the course is safe to platy.
. Golfers are not allowed on the course when lightning Is in the area, as determined by the Pro Shop
staff.
Rational.Lightning kills golfers every year. The Pro shop Staff will do it best to close and clear the golf course
when lightning is threatening. The Pro Shop Staff will also determine when the lightning appears to have left the
area, and then re -open the golf course for play.
4. Golfers are not allowed ed n the course during the nighttime Fours when the course is "open for the season."
Rational • The golf course is Irrigated during the nightfime hours. the golf course Irrigations system operates at high
pressure (up to 120 Psi). Anyone hit by this high-pressure, high -velocity grater can sustain significant injurer and
possibly every death, consequently, , the course is closed to non -golfers during the nighttime hours when the course is
"open for the season. " Buffalo bill Golf Course has significant elevation changes throughout its grounds, and the
limited light during the nighttime hours can impair ones ability to accurately judge the terrain, consequently, the
course is closed to non -golfers during the nighttime hours and when the course is "open for the season. .7,
. Golfers are not allowed on the course when the course is ""closed for the season" as determined by the
General Manager.
rational: Once the course is "closed for the season, SJ other non-ggoffer activities begin such as Jogging, sledding and
skiing. These non -golfers are not aware of the risks golf balls pose and will not be prepared to look -out for flying golf
balls; consequently, when the course is closed for the season, golfers may not play on the course.
� No -Golfer Access:
. Non -Golfers activities such as jogging and walking are encouraged when the golf course is "closed for the
season," subject to hours governing city parks, generally open at :00 a.m. and closed at 1: o p.m.
Rational., Non goffing activities such as walking andjogging are encouraged when the golf course is closed for the
season, and during hours consistent With other City of Kalispell parks.
'`. Skiing and sledding is encouraged when adequate snow cover exists as determined by the Golf Course
Maintenance staff.
. ikon -Golfers are not allowed on the course during the daylight hours when the course is `open for the
season*1y
Rational. Goff balls have been clocked at over 150 mph, and typically land with a velocity of over 50 mph,
consequently, flying golf balls pose a significant danger to non -golfers who may stray into landing zones.
g* ikon -Golfers are not allowed on the course during the nighttime hours when the course is "open for the
season2l
Rational. The golf course is irrigated during the nighttime e hours* The golf course irrigations system operates at high
pressure (up to 120 PSI). Anyone hit by this high-pressure, high -velocity water can sustain significant injury and
possibly even death; consequently, the course is closed to non -golfers during the nighttime hours when the course is
"open for the season, " Buffalo bill Goff Course has significant elevation chances throughout its grounds, and the
limited light during the nighttime hours can impair ones ability to accurately judge the terrain, consequently, the
course is closed to non -golfers during the nighttime hours and when the course is `open for the season. ,!
10. lion -Golfers are not allowed on the course when frost covered tart conditions exist even when the course i
�` Iosed for the season."
Rational. !Frost covered turf can die if traffic is allowed; consequently, the grounds are closed to all traffic until the
frost melts as determined by the Golf course Maintenance staff.
Rational. skiing and sledding can cause damage to the turf when there is inadequate snow cover, consequently,
the course will he closed to skiing and sledding during periods of limited snow cover as determined by the Golf
Course Maintenance staff.
11. Consistent with other public golf courses in the area, dogs are not allowed on ,h grounds at any time,
whether with offers or non -golfers.
Rational: For purposes of liability and safety of pedestrians, dogs are not allowed on the golf course at any time.
Additionally, fecal deposits pose significant health risks to skiers and sledders as well as for the Golf course
Maintenance staff during the turf maintenance seasons. Damage to turf is also a common result of dog waste.
Finally, like a baseball field or football field, golf course turf is intended for a specific use, as such, dogs and their
waste do not belong on the goff course because both can negatively impact the competition,
This policy is for the benefit and welfare of both the golfing and -golfing community. Violations are
subject to public ordinance, which may result 'in firie s or other penalties.