Safe Golf

What is SafeGolf?

For up to date access to the SafeGolf guidance and education from England Golf please click here.

SafeGolf is a partnership of UK golf bodies committed to promoting a safe and positive environment for all those participating, working and volunteering in the sport of golf.

SafeGolf consists of members from the golfing bodies across Great Britain & Ireland and has been established to help golf respond to the issue of child protection in sport. Its mission is to safeguard the welfare of children and young people, as well as adults at risk, in the sport of golf. This will be achieved through a unique partnership which has the ability to influence and act as advocate for safeguarding across the golfing landscape, developing a consistent approach towards ensuring that all people have a fun, safe and positive experience when playing golf.

Members of SafeGolf include; England Golf, Wales Golf, Scottish Golf, Confederation of Golf in Ireland, The Professional Golfers' Association, Ladies European Tour, The Golf Foundation, Golf Club Managers' Association, the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association and The R&A.

Safeguarding in golf

If you have any concerns about the welfare of a child in golf, or outside the sport, or concerns about the behaviour or practice of a coach or organiser, or anyone else involved in the sport, talk to our governance team on 01526 351824 or email safeguarding@englandgolf.org. 

If you have immediate concerns about the welfare of any child or adult, contact the police on 101 or ring the NSPCC 24-hour free helpline on 0808 800 5000.

Concerns might include:

• Bullying of children by their peers or by adults
• Individuals exploiting their position to gain access to children
• Placing unrealistic performance expectations on children
• Lacking awareness of the needs for safeguarding
• Poor planning

 There is support available for club welfare officers with advice, template policies and procedures, and training courses.