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Lightning and severe weather are dangerous in Colorado. In an effort to better protect players, caddies, officials, and spectators, please note the following:
- Read the USGA Lightning Poster posted at the scoreboard.
- Players should be aware that they have the right to stop play if they think lightning threatens them even though the Committee may not have authorized it by signal (Rules 6-8 and 33-2d).
- The following signals will be used:
- For Immediate Suspension Due to a Dangerous Situation - one (1) prolonged note of air horn;
- For all other suspensions of play -- three (3) consecutive notes of air horn, repeated.
- For Resumption of Play -- two (2) short notes of air horn, repeated.
- When play has been suspended due to a dangerous situation (i.e., lightning), players MUST discontinue play immediately and proceed to the clubhouse or nearest evacuation shuttle.
- Players, caddies, and tournament officials will have priority for evacuation shuttles. Spectators will only be permitted to ride in these shuttles if space is available.
- Before taking shelter, players should mark their balls (if suspension is during play of a hole).
- When play has been suspended for other reasons (i.e., darkness or course unplayable), players in between the play of two holes may not begin play of the next hole; players in the process of playing a hole may complete play of that hole only. Players should mark their balls (if applicable) and return to the clubhouse.
- When play has been suspended (regardless of the type of suspension), players may not resume play until the Committee so orders (Rule 6-8b). Penalty for breach of this rule is Disqualification.
- NOTE: All practice areas are closed during this type of suspension.
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