COVID-19 Protocols

COVID-19 Protocols

As of May 5, 2022

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Introduction:

Operations have been dramatically impacted by COVID-19. This document provides operational direction and addresses service resumption for Bathurst Glen Golf Course and Driving Range.

Infection Prevention & Control Measures

The following mitigation guidelines will help reduce the risk of respiratory infections, including COVID-19.

Prior to Arrival:

Golfers must complete the self-assessment for COVID-19 on the Ontario Ministry of Health website. If they do not pass the assessment, they should not attend the golf course until they pass the assessment and do not have signs and symptoms of COVID-19. The assessment questions are as follow:

golf ball icon  Are you currently experiencing any of these symptoms?

    • Fever and/or chills
    • Cough or barking cough (croup)
    • Shortness of breath
    • Sore throat
    • Difficulty swallowing
    • Runny or stuffy/congested nose
    • Decrease or loss of taste or smell
    • Pink eye
    • Headache
    • Digestive issues like nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain
    • Muscle aches
    • Extreme tiredness
    • Falling down often

golf ball icon  Is anyone you live with currently experiencing any new COVID-19 symptoms and/or waiting for test results after experiencing symptoms?

golf ball icon In the last 14 days, have you or anyone you live with travelled outside of Canada? If exempt from quarantine requirements (for example, an essential worker who crosses the Canada-US border regularly for work), select “No.”

golf ball icon  In the last 14 days, have you been identified as a “close contact” of someone who currently has COVID-19?

golf ball icon  Has a doctor, health care provider, or public health unit told you that you should currently be isolating (staying at home)?

golf ball icon  In the last 14 days, have you received a COVID Alert exposure notification on your cell phone? If you already went for a test and got a negative result, select “No.”

If the customer has answered “yes” to any of the above questions, staff are to request that they not visit Bathurst Glen Golf Course. If the customer has answered “no” to all of the above questions, they are able to keep their scheduled bookings.

Your risk of severe disease may be higher if you have a weakened immune system. This may be the case for seniors or people with chronic disease such as diabetes, cancer, heart, renal or chronic lung disease

The World Health Organization advises that symptoms may appear in as few as two (2) days or as long as 14 days after contracting COVID-19.

Practice Proper Hand Hygiene and Respiratory Etiquette:

golf ball icon  Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 15 seconds.

golf ball icon  If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

golf ball icon  Cover your cough or sneeze into a tissue. Immediately throw the tissue in the garbage and wash your hands.

golf ball icon  If you don’t have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your sleeve or arm.

golf ball icon  Avoid touching your face, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

golf ball icon Players may wear masks at their own discretion.

Bookings, Arrivals, and Golf Check-In:

golf ball icon  Tee times must be reserved in advance,  online or via telephone: (905) 773-4334.

golf ball icon  Walk on players will not be permitted.

golf ball icon  Two-player minimum required when booking.

golf ball icon  Contactless payments only will be accepted in the form of debit or credit transactions. Cash will not be accepted.

golf ball icon  Tee time spacing of 10 minutes apart.

golf ball icon Golfers are asked to arrive no earlier than 20 minutes prior to their scheduled start time and are asked to leave the facility immediately after their round.

golf ball icon A maximum of two people at a time will enter through the main entrance of pro-shop and proceed to the check in area.

golf ball icon  Markers have been installed on the floor to ensure distancing measures.

golf ball icon  Golfers will be provided a receipt to show starter. No bag tags will be provided.

golf ball icon  Once transaction is complete, golfers will exit the check in area through the North doorway.

Power Carts, Pull Carts, and Club Rentals:

golf ball icon  It is recommended that you bring your own clubs and pull carts if possible.

golf ball icon  Power and pull carts are available for rent on a first come first serve basis and will be cleaned and sanitized after every use.

golf ball icon  PPPE required when riding two in a cart. If you are planning to rent a golf power cart, please complete the online waiver and bring a signed copy to the course with you.

 

Course and Facility:

golf ball icon  Clubhouse and dining facilities will remain closed, except for one washroom and the Pro Shop. The Pro Shop is limited to maximum two patrons at one time.

golf ball icon  People should only enter facility to pay or to use the washroom.

golf ball icon  Frequently touch items such as ball washers, sand rakes, benches, and waste receptacles, have been removed and will not be available.

golf ball icon  Flagsticks must remain in place and are NOT to be touched. Cups fillers will be placed inside the cup to prevent the ball from going to the bottom of the hole. If your ball hits the filler, consider it to have been holed.

golf ball icon The number of users on practice green is limited to four at the clubhouse and three at driving range.

golf ball icon Distancing reminder signage will be placed at every three holes.

golf ball icon Golfers are asked to leave immediately after completion of their round.

Arrivals, Purchases, and Driving Range Check-In:

golf ball icon  Patrons will enter through the main entrance and proceed to check in area.

golf ball icon  Markers have been installed on the floor to ensure distancing measures.

golf ball icon  Contactless payments only will be accepted in the form of debit or credit transactions. Cash will only be accepted if no other form of payment available.

golf ball icon  Tees & balls will be available for purchase.

golf ball icon Range balls will be washed with ball washer machine and baskets disinfected after each use.

Tee Deck:

golf ball icon  To allow for adequate physical distancing, there is 12 feet of space between golfers.

golf ball icon  Frequently touch items, such as bag racks and waste receptacles, have been removed and will not be available.

golf ball icon  Three users on practice green at a time.

golf ball icon Golfers must leave immediately after completion.

Food and Beverage Service:

to be phased in, date to be determined

golf ball icon Limited food and beverage available at half-way house and beverage cart only.

golf ball icon  Debit or credit transactions only. Terminals will be disinfected on a regular basis.

golf ball icon  Barriers in place to ensure distance between staff and patrons.

golf ball icon  Patio open for use, limit 4 persons per table.

To book a tee time, call 905-773-4334 or use the button on the right to make a reservation online »

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