AROUND 60 young people turned Stocksbridge Golf Course into a party last Friday night, causing damage to the greens.
South Yorkshire Police PC- SOs met with club representatives to discuss ongoing issues the club are having with young people trespassing on the golf course and its perimeters.
A spokesperson for the police said:
“Not only is this private land, it is disrespectful to treat the countryside with such disregard.
“Last Friday approximately 60 young people congregated, drinking alcohol and lighting fires - in the current dry climate this is a serious fire hazard!
“There was also evidence that Nitrous Oxide had been used by some of the group.
“The photographs are of how these people left the area after their ‘party’. This is not acceptable and anyone caught on the golf course by the police will be dealt with accordingly.
“Please respect the area in which you live.”
The incident follows a similar occurrence last week when the golf club reported that campers had been on the third medal tee.
A club spokesperson commented:
“We know schools nearly out but in this continuous hot weather - a fire as you know can quickly spread, as per the moors.
“Please, if these teenagers are family or friends, please make them aware of the dangers - plus they have left a mess!”
