Standing Committee of the Québec Golf Industry
UPDATE – Reopening plan – COVID-19
Dear golf course owners and managers, 
 
Following the May 18 government announcement regarding the reopening plan in Québec with respect to COVID-19, the Standing Committee of the Québec golf industry would like to share with you the most recent clarifications.
 
The Operating Protocol of Québec's Golf Courses will be updated and sent to you in the coming week. For now, here are the main updates on the measures that are in effect on the following dates:
Beginning on May 28:
-      Travelling between regions will be authorized everywhere in Québec.
-      Removal of the curfew throughout Québec.
-      Opening of outdoor terraces (patios) in restaurants.
  • Red and orange levels: 2 adults with minor children from different residences or the occupants of 1 residence per table.
  • Yellow level: Occupants of 2 residences can be together at the same table.
-      The wearing of a mask or face covering is always in effect for people 10 years and older during outdoor sports when the distance of 2 metres cannot be respected.
Beginning on May 31:
-      Opening of restaurant dining rooms (restaurants and bars with MAPAQ license). A maximum of 2 adults per table, from different addresses, who may be accompanied by their minor children. Occupants of the same private residence can be together at the same table. Reservations and customer registry are mandatory. Please note that there is no longer a proof of residence check. In the red, orange or yellow zones, you can welcome ALL the customers who show up (with a reservation in the red or orange zones), even those coming from a red zone. For more information, see the ARQ useful link.
Beginning on June 11:
-  Golf leagues allowed.
-  Supervision (teaching and coaching) for a maximum group of 25 participants.
-  Opening of locker rooms, including lockers and showers, if the physical distancing can be respected and if the cleaning is done regularly during the day.
Beginning on June 25:
- Leagues, tournaments, and competitions allowed.
- Supervision (teaching and training) for a maximum group of 50 participants.
- Opening of day camps and summer camps. For more information, see the ACQ useful link.
Operating Protocol of Québec's Golf Courses
To ensure the health and safety of staff and golfers, we suggest that the following guidelines be maintained: 
- The installation of a mechanism to avoid touching the pin and/or the flag.
- Removal of the ball washer.
- Removal of rakes from bunkers.
- Removal of pins from practice greens.
- Storage of golf bags and dropping area according to the sanitary measures proposed in the protocol.
- Cleaning of golf clubs and shoes according to the sanitary measures proposed in the protocol.
- Reservation of tee times.
- The presence of dividers in motorized carts must be maintained unless golfers are wearing masks.
Most regions are scheduled to return to the next levels on the following dates: 
COLLECTIVELY RESPONSIBLE
The golf industry must maintain a rigorous enforcement of existing governmental guidelines to avoid any outbreak in a golf facility. Let's be collectively responsible
Should you have any questions, please contact:

NGCOA Canada
David Bérubé, Regional Director - Québec Chapter
Tel.: 866-626-4262 extension 35

ACGQ
Stéphane Dubé, Executive Director
Tel.: 1-866-507-7237
Email: info@acgq.ca

PGA of Québec
Dominic Racine, Executive Director
Tel.: 514-252-2610

Golf Québec
François Roy, Assistant Executive Director
Tel.: 514-349-4653