Update on the Covid-19 virus relating to golf course procedures

From Sunday 22/03/2020 The Board of Directors and Golf Committee has decided to implement additional safeguards on Golf Australia recommendations to try and restrict the spread of the corona virus via touch. These changes are not a local rule, but a change to the playing conditions for our competitions and social play. They are temporary and are related directly to Covid-19. They will be used until Golf Australia advises otherwise.

Marking of Scorecards

If you have concerns about handling and exchanging scorecards, on a temporary basis the committee is allowing a player to mark their own card under the following conditions.

  1. Player may enter their own hole scores on the scorecard (it is not necessary for a marker to do it)
  2. It is not necessary to have a marker physically certify (sign) the players hole scores but some form of verbal certification should take place with Pro Shop Staff

Scorecard Scanning

The scanning of score cards will continue to be done by the Pro Shop Staff. Please leave your scorecard in the box provided at the pro shop entrance.

Nearest the Pins

Due to multiple people touching the NTP markers and discs all NTP and Pro Pins have been suspended until further notice. The Club will add the following additional prizes to the days results.

Men: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 4th place: $10.00 voucher each.

Women: Wednesday 4th Place 1 ball each, Saturday 4th place $10.00 voucher

Flagsticks

The committee has decided that the flagstick MUST remain in the hole at all times. The player MAY straighten the flagstick if it is on an angle with their putter. This practice will be monitored over the next few days with the last resort being that flagsticks may be removed from greens if the above request is not adhered to. If flagsticks are removed the player will rely on the pin chart position sheet for location.

Bunkers

Rakes will be removed from all bunkers. Players are to smooth their footprints and divot with their foot or club head. The committee has chosen to implement a preferred lie (place the ball) in a bunker of 1 card length from where the ball lies.

Ball Washers

Ball Washers are NOT to be used. They have been covered for your protection.

Drink Fountains

All drink fountains are NOT to be used. Please bring plenty of water with you to the course.

These changes are not done lightly and the club is wanting to ensure our members, staff and visitors are still able to enjoy our club while we still can. We appreciate your co-operation with the temporary changes to our course playing conditions.

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