Standing Committee of the Québec Golf Industry

Update on Covid-19 Protocols

Dear golf course owners and operators,

The Standing Committee of the Québec golf industry is continuing its efforts to guide and inform golf clubs on preventive measures to be maintained in the COVID-19 context.

The Government of Québec's announcement on June 8 concerning the opening of food and beverage areas and terraces also results in some modifications to the initial measures that were prescribed in the “Protocol for reopening golf courses in Québec” of May 13.

The following services can now be offered/opened

( reference: update - June 10 - Protocol for reopening golf courses in Québec )

Food and beverage areas and terraces. (Toolkit)
Mobile canteen on the course.
Opening of the clubhouse, in compliance with the following guidelines:

Install a hand-washing station at the entrance to the clubhouse and in high-traffic areas;
Identify a single traffic direction to prevent customers from bumping into each other;
Clearly identify a single entrance and exit;
Ensure a minimum physical distancing distance of 2 metres at all times.

Golf day camps: new ratios announced by the ACQ. (available in French only)
Teaching and coaching – individual and group lessons.
Bag drop services: hand washing between each client and face protection.
Storage of electric hand carts with before and after disinfection as it is done for motorized and hand carts.
Benches and garbage cans on the course. These items must be disinfected frequently.

Consequently, the following measures may be discontinued:

The arrival of golfers at the golf club no earlier than 30 minutes before their tee time; however they must still report to the pro shop no earlier than 30 minutes prior to their tee time. This will allow guests to use the food and beverage areas.
Leaving the club as soon as the golf round is completed.

League activities, recreational tournaments, and qualifiers are now authorized:

Presentation of local activities and competitions is authorized as of June 8.

The following services must remain closed as they are still not permitted by the Government:

Locker rooms and showers (sanitary facilities).
Golf bag storage for members.
Shoe and club cleaning services for members.
Administrative offices (customer access).

Reminders

The opening of food and beverage areas, including dining rooms and terraces, starting June 15 for all regions of Québec except for the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal, Joliette RCM and City of l’Épiphanie where services will open on June 22.
Maintain a two-metre distance between golfers/clients.
Maintain sanitary measures (frequent hand-washing, protection of customers and employees).
Prohibition of gatherings.

Reference Documents

Public health authority guidelines concerning the gradual resumption of sports and leisure activities
Frequently asked questions
CNESST Toolkit for the Leisure, Sports and Outdoor Recreation Sector:
Guide des consignes sanitaires de la pratique d’activités physiques, sportives, de loisir ou de plein air (available in French only).
Golfer Responsibility Poster

The Standing Committee would like to remind you how crucial it is to respect all preventive measures that have been put forth and maintain them to the benefit of your golf course and clientele . Not respecting such measures may result in fines from local authorities and, at the same time, compromise the 2020 golf season in Québec.

We are counting on your continued collaboration to maintain preventive measures.

Should you have any questions, please contact:

NGCOA Canada, Québec

Pierre Pelard, Regional Director

Tel. : 581-989-7600

Email : ppelard@ngcoa.ca

ACGQ

David Skitt, Executive Director

Tel. : 514-207-7113

Email : dskitt@acgq.ca

PGA of Québec

Dominic Racine, Executive Director

Tel. : 514-252-2610

Email : dominic@pgaduquebec.com

Golf Québec

François Roy, Assistant Executive Director

Tel. : 514-349-4653

Email : froy@golfquebec.org