Dear golf course owners and managers,
 
Your representatives from the Québec Golf Industry Standing Committee have been working diligently over the past few weeks to prepare for the upcoming golf season. The pandemic is still evolving in Québec, so it is essential to remain rigorous in applying the government measures in effect.
 
With this in mind, we have prepared a protocol for the operation of golf courses in Québec in compliance with the guidelines of the Québec Government's Public Health Department. This reference guide presents the operational and sanitary measures to be implemented as well as the standards to be respected to welcome customers as soon as your course opens and to guide your operations during the next season.
 
This guide will evolve and be subject to amendments over the coming weeks as the pandemic evolves. Updates will be provided as the government communicates new instructions and guidelines for each region.
 
Many indoor golf facilities are currently in operation. Measures are presented in this guide for these facilities.
 
Relevant printable posters are included in this document and a list of useful web links is attached.
 
Collectively responsible
The representatives of the Standing Committee wish to remind all stakeholders in the golf industry that it is important to comply with government directives to ensure the protection of golfers and employees at your facilities.
 
We know that the Québec government is very sensitive to the health and safety of all Quebecers. Golfers as well as golf club managers and employees will have to be collectively responsible throughout the 2021 season.
 
Reminder of the general restrictions in place
  • Curfew maintained: between 9:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. in orange and red zones.
  • Hand-washing and other prescribed sanitary measures.
  • Social distancing of 2 metres at all times.
  • Wearing a face cover is mandatory at all times, even outside when physical distancing of 2 metres cannot be ensured. Wearing a medical mask (procedure) is recommended for employees.
  • Changing rooms must remain closed in orange and red zones.
  • Competitions are prohibited in yellow, orange, and red zones.
 
Reminder of zones currently in effect: yellow, orange, and red
The province of Québec will be subdivided into three zones as of March 26:

  • Level 2 – yellow zone: Gaspésie and Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Nord-du-Québec, and Côte-Nord.
  • Level 3 – orange zone:  Lower St. Lawrence, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Saguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean, Outaouais, Capitale-Nationale, Chaudière-Appalaches, Eastern Townships, and Mauricie–Centre-du-Québec.
  • Level 4 – red zone: Montréal, Montérégie, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentians.