Dear golf course owners and managers,
As of Monday, June 28, all of Québec has become a green zone. This stage of the reopening plan allowed for some flexibility as explained in the memo sent by the Standing Committee of the Québec golf industry on June 29, 2021.
The Standing Committee of the Québec golf industry, knowing that every golf course owner and manager makes decisions in the best interest of the health and safety of staff and golfers, is now suggesting that the golf-specific guidelines be lifted.
As a result:
- The installation of a mechanism to avoid touching the pin and flag is no longer necessary.
- Ball washers may be reinstalled on the course.
- Rakes can be made available to players in bunkers.
- Pins may be reinstalled on the practice greens.
- Reservation of tee times remains in effect according to the policy in effect at each facility.
- The installation of dividers in carts is now optional.
In line with government guidelines, individuals who are not fully vaccinated (two doses) should continue to wear masks when the 1-metre distance cannot be respected, including in carts.
Rest assured that the members of the Standing Committee of the Québec golf industry are closely monitoring the developments of the pandemic and remain on the lookout for new government instructions. Should the situation deteriorate, it goes without saying that certain guidelines could be put back in place to protect our participants, employees, and volunteers. If necessary, a new official communication will be sent to you to inform you of the situation and the related requirements.
