COVID 19 – GUIDELINES TO PLAY SAFE GOLF – UPDATE – MAY 31st

Following the First Ministers announcement on 29th May, Wales Golf has received clarification from the Welsh Government. The following additional guidelines will come into force from 1st June 2020.
All guidelines outlined previously remain in force.

WHAT IS THE NEW ‘LOCAL TRAVEL GUIDANCE’

“As a general rule for most people anything within about five miles of your home is considered local “

CAN I PLAY GOLF WITH PEOPLE OUTSIDE MY HOUSEHOLD?

“Members of two separate households to meet outdoors at anyone time as long as they stay local and maintain social distancing”.

Taking the above into consideration, the following groupings will be allowed when playing golf, when the travel is ‘local’:

Single:
• Individuals playing golf on their own
Two balls:
• Two players from one household
• Two players from different households

Play in groups of three or four-balls will be permitted:

Three balls:
• Three players from one household
• Two players from one household with one from another household
Four Balls:
• Four players from one household
• Two players from one household with two from another household
• One player from one household and three from another household

Physical distancing guidelines and industry guidelines must be adhered to before, during and after the round.

Any deliberate failure by a member to follow the conditions outlined will result in immediate suspension from the Club, and a disciplinary hearing will follow.

The guidelines may be subject to change in line with any future announcements made by the Welsh Government.

• If you feel unwell or display any symptoms, please stay home, do not attend the Golf Club.
• You must pre-book your tee-time before attending (Currently open to members only).
• Please do not attend more than 15 minutes before your tee time
• Wash your hands before leaving home and regular use of your own hand sanitiser is advisable. Neither the Clubhouse toilets or locker rooms will be open during this time.
• You must play alone, or with one other member of your household only. No caddies allowed
• There will be 10 minute intervals between each member teeing off (times – 7am to 8pm)
• Social Distancing rules will apply at all times – you must keep 2 meters apart
• Putting green, practice ground and nets will be closed until further notice.
• Use of the course is entirely at your own risk

During Play

• Social Distancing (keeping 2 meters apart), in line with Government instruction must be adhered to.
• Do not continue to play until the course in front of you is clear
• Do not pick up anybody else’s ball at any time
• Please do not approach green keeping staff at any time
• Rakes have been removed from the course at present. Members can lift and place in the bunker.
• Flags must remain in the hole. Please do not touch it at any time.
• Please avoid handling any hazard markers. These will be treated as immovable obstructions.
• Benches, ball washers nor bins will be in use
• During these temporary measures, no competitions will be taking place, therefore please do not mark a card.
• Competitions will resume when safe to do so.

At the end of your round, please leave the Club immediately and avoid any unnecessary social contact.

PRO SHOP

The pro shop remains closed until further notice.

Your co-operation during these unprecedented times is much appreciated.

Abergele Golf Club