Anti-Slip Products for Safer Golf Course Access

Slippery surfaces are an issue that every golf course needs to consider. Rain, frost and regular use can all affect outdoor steps, walkways, bridges and other access points, creating areas where players, visitors and staff may be at greater risk of slipping.

At DayLinks Golf Course Equipment, we supply anti-slip products from Linksmaster that offer a straightforward way to improve grip in these areas. Designed for outdoor use and the demands of a working golf course, they can be installed in a range of locations without the need to replace the existing surface.

Where can anti-slip products be used?

There are several places around a golf course where extra grip can be useful.

Linksmaster Anti-Slip Safety Plinths can be fitted to railway sleepers, clubhouse entrance steps, trolley ramps, bunker steps, viewing platforms, footbridges and walkways. They can also be used on decking and around clubhouse areas.

This range of uses means clubs can target particular areas where slippery surfaces are a concern. A wooden footbridge, for example, may become slippery during wet weather, while steps leading into a clubhouse or around the course may need additional grip throughout the year.

Rather than treating every surface in the same way, clubs can use anti-slip products where they are actually needed.

Made for outdoor conditions

Any product installed around a golf course needs to be able to withstand outdoor conditions and regular use.

Linksmaster Anti-Slip Safety Plinths are hard wearing and resistant to weather, spiked shoes and amenity products. This makes them suitable for locations where golfers and greenkeeping staff regularly pass through.

The products also provide a long-lasting alternative to other slip prevention methods. For clubs looking to improve a particular walkway, step or access point, this can provide a practical solution that is designed for continued outdoor use.

Maintenance is kept simple too. The surface can be cleaned using a wire brush to remove accumulated dirt. Under normal circumstances, this only needs to be carried out once a year.

For busy greenkeeping teams, simple maintenance is important. Safety measures need to work without creating unnecessary additional jobs around the course.

Anti-slip plates for wooden and uneven areas

DayLinks also supplies Linksmaster bolt-down anti-slip plates.

These are designed for use in areas that are constantly wet, uneven or loose and are suitable for external wooden surfaces such as decking. They can also be used as non-slip stair treads.

The plates are made from weatherproof aluminium, so they will not tarnish in poor weather. Most of the top surface is covered with a non-slip coating, helping to provide additional grip where it is required.

Rounded corners give the plates a neat finish, while countersunk eyelets make installation straightforward. They can be secured in place using a good-quality stainless steel screw.

Several sizes are available to suit different applications:

• 63mm x 635mm

• 115mm x 635mm

• 115mm x 1000mm

• 120mm x 45mm x 635mm L-shaped non-slip treads

The L-shaped treads provide anti-slip material across both the top and face of a step, making them particularly suitable for steps and stairways.

Having different sizes available also allows clubs to choose a product suited to the specific area rather than trying to make one format work everywhere.

Straightforward installation for greenkeeping teams

Improving safety around the course does not necessarily need to involve extensive work.

Linksmaster Anti-Slip Safety Plinths are easy to install and can be fitted by greenkeeping staff.

This allows clubs to deal with individual areas as they are identified, whether that is a bunker step, footbridge, trolley ramp or entrance to the clubhouse.

Free advice is also available to help with choosing and installing the appropriate anti-slip product.

That straightforward approach can be useful when managing a course with several different types of surface. The solution needed for decking outside the clubhouse may not be the same as the one required for a set of steps or a wooden bridge.

A simple way to address slip risks

Slip prevention is an important part of health and safety around a golf course. Taking precautions in areas that are known to become slippery can help reduce the risk of accidents and potential liability claims.

The key is to identify where additional grip would be useful and select a product suited to the surface and conditions.

Linksmaster Anti-Slip Safety Plinths and bolt-down plates offer options for a wide range of locations around golf courses and clubhouses. They are designed for outdoor conditions, are hard wearing and require little maintenance once installed.

For clubs reviewing access points, steps, bridges, decking or other potentially slippery areas, anti-slip products can provide a simple way to make those surfaces safer for everyday use.

To find out more about the anti-slip products available from DayLinks Golf Course Equipment, or for free advice on the right option for a particular area of your course, please contact our team.