Unfortunately, safety is not always given enough consideration in golf. Golf can be a very dangerous sport, and in some cases even fatal. And it is not only the ball that causes accidents, although it can indeed be extremely dangerous. That is why players naturally remain cautious around it. In fact, golf balls have already been responsible for fatal accidents. However, extra care should also be taken when striking the ball near obstacles such as trees, stones, or other objects that could cause the ball to ricochet back towards you or towards another player. One of the very first things to do when starting golf is to obtain a golf licence, which offers several important benefits, including: Insurance programme for licensed ffgolf members ffgolf ORIAS registration number: 11 060 481 Civil liability insurance This is a federal requirement under the French Sports Code (Article L321-1). It covers bodily injury or property damage that licensed golfers may cause to third parties while playing golf in France or abroad. Personal accident insurance* This optional insurance is designed to compensate licensed golfers for bodily injuries suffered as the result of an accident where no responsible third party is identified, or in the event of self-inflicted injury while playing.