simulator bays<\/a> alongside a bar and kitchen.<\/p>\nDuring a lengthy hearing at South Ayrshire Council’s licencing committee applicant Scott Hannah and agent Robert Honeyman were quizzed about the measures taken to ensure the safety of customers and staff.<\/p>\n
Mr Hannah had previously given an example of one patron grabbing a club and brandishing it in a threatening manner, but added the situation had been defused.<\/p>\n
The board agreed that the operator would have to demonstrate how the clubs would be secured and how other patrons would be prevented from reaching the clubs.<\/p>\n
They also stated the venue needed clearer demarcation of the floor between the seating area and the area where people would be swinging clubs.<\/p>\n
South Ayrshire Licensing Standards Officer Catriona Andrews told the board she had expressed concerns to Mr Hannah, in particular the risks of leaving golf clubs unattended in a public area where they are easily accessible.<\/p>\n
She pointed out that each simulator would require a set of clubs, rather than a single item of equipment, and that they could be used as weapons during disagreements fuelled by alcohol.<\/p>\n
There was also concern patrons could be sitting near the simulators with alcohol whilst individuals are hitting golf balls.<\/p>\n
Mr Honeyman said the venue was bringing a unique premise to the town.<\/p>\n
He added the golf simulators were away from the main area and would be secured when not in use.<\/p>\n
Councillors queried how easy it would be for a member of the public to grab a golf club from the bays. <\/p>\n
Mr Honeyman replied that there was little that could be done, suggesting that would be the same situation should someone want to use a glass or a chair as a weapon.<\/p>\n
The board agreed to continue to consider the application to allow the applicant to address the issues raised.<\/p>\n
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