Heat Policy Enacted Tuesday 27 January

Published on 27th January 2026 in Member Mobile News, members and guests

The Club’s weather monitoring service, Ubimet, is forecasting the temperature for Tuesday 27 January to be over 37.5°C.

The Barwon Heads Golf Club has implemented its Extreme Weather Policy and the following applies:

  • The last tee time for competition play is 8:30am.

  • Social play is available after 8:30am and must be finished by 12:30pm.

  • The Par 3 Course will be open from 7:30am until 12:30pm.

  • Cart usage may be restricted or not permitted at all.

  • Management has the option to re-open the course if there is a change in the weather.

NB: should the actual temperature reach 37.5°C the course will be closed and play suspended.

 

Whenever conditions are warm, we implore all members and guests to take every precaution or to consider not playing.  Hot weather can affect anybody while playing golf. Remember to:

  • Look after yourself and keep in touch with others

  • Drink plenty of water

  • Keep cool

  • Stay out of the sun as much as possible, stay in the shade, wear a hat and light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing.

 

Click to read The Barwon Heads Golf Club Extreme Weather Policy 

 

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