COVID-19 Protocols
Posted May 22, 2020
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 Ontario Ministry of Health self-assessment for COVID-19. 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.
Golfers should be aware of signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including:
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- Fever
- Cough
- Difficulty breathing
- Muscle aches
- Tiredness
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Runny nose
- New loss of taste or smell
Practice Proper Hand Hygiene and Respiratory Etiquette:
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 15 seconds.
If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Arrive prepared with personal sanitizer and sanitizing wipes as needed.
Cover your cough or sneeze into a tissue. Immediately throw the tissue in the garbage and wash your hands.
If you don’t have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your sleeve or arm.
Avoid touching your face, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Players may wear masks at their own discretion.
Bookings, Arrivals, and Golf Check-In:
Tee times must be reserved in advance, either online or via telephone: (905) 773-4334.
Walk on players will not be permitted.
Two-player minimum required when booking.
Contactless payments only will be accepted, in the form of debit or credit transactions. Cash will not be accepted.
Tee time spacing of 12 minutes apart.
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.
A maximum of two people at a time will enter through the main entrance of pro-shop and proceed to the check-in area.
Markers have been installed on the floor to ensure distancing measures.
Golfers will be provided a receipt to show starter. No bag tags will be provided.
Once transaction is complete, golfers will exit the check-in area through the north doorway.
Power Carts, Pull Carts, and Club Rentals:
Club rentals will be unavailable until further notice.
Power and pull carts are available for rental on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be cleaned and sanitized after every use.
Power carts are limited to single rider, unless players reside in the same household.
Waiver forms are still required for power cart rentals due to liability.
It is recommended that you bring your own clubs and pull carts if possible.
Walking is encouraged.
Course and Facility:
Clubhouse and dining facilities will remain closed, except for one washroom and the Pro Shop. The Pro Shop is limited to a maximum of two patrons at one time.
People should only enter facility to pay or to use the washroom.
The on-course washroom will be closed until further notice.
Frequently touched items such as ball washers, sand rakes, benches, and waste receptacles, have been removed and will not be available.
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.
The number of users on practice green is limited to four at the clubhouse and three at driving range.
Distancing reminder signage will be placed at every three holes.
Golfers are asked to leave immediately after completion of their round.
Arrivals, Purchases, and Driving Range Check-In:
Patrons will enter through the main entrance and proceed to check-in area.
Markers have been installed on the floor to ensure distancing measures.
Contactless payments only will be accepted, in the form of debit or credit transactions. Cash will not be accepted.
Tees will be available for purchase.
Balls will be washed, with ball washer machine and baskets disinfected after each use.
Tee Deck:
To allow for adequate physical distancing, there is 6 feet of space between golfers.
Frequently touched items, such as bag racks and waste receptacles, have been removed and will not be available.
No more than three users on practice green at a time.
Hand wash unit available for use.
Golfers must leave immediately after completion.
Food and Beverage Service:
To be phased in; date to be determined
Limited food and beverage available at half-way house only.
Debit or credit transactions only. Terminals will be disinfected on a regular basis.
Barriers in place to ensure distance between staff and patrons.