Golf courses will be among the first phase of businesses and services allowed to open their doors to the public and private memberships following Thursday’s Re-Open Saskatchewan plan as outlined by Premier Scott Moe.

A list of 24 specific guidelines for golf course operators, employees and users was released for opening on May 15. Those include two metres of physical distancing at all times, no walk-on players allowed, tee times 20 minutes apart and walking encouraged. The list of specific guidelines from the Province of Saskatchewan follows.

For general workplace guidelines, please refer to COVID-19 Workplace Information on P. 10. All businesses operating in Saskatchewan must be in compliance with these guidelines. The information below provides specific information for golf courses, which can begin operation on May 15, 2020.

Expand cleaning and disinfection of common/high-touch surfaces in accordance with the public health order.

Physical distancing must be observed at all times, with a minimum of two metres between individuals.

Employees must have access to gloves and sanitizing wipes, and are required to stay home if they are unwell or symptomatic.

Signage must be posted to caution players about the risks of COVID-19.

Players exhibiting signs of illness will not be permitted to play.

All players must have a tee time, no walk-on players will be permitted.

Payment must be made in advance by telephone or online – cash cannot be accepted.

Tee times must be a minimum of 20 minutes apart to avoid congestion on the course.

Flags must remain in place and cups elevated so the ball does not drop into the hole. Play is concluded when the ball makes contact with the cup.

All rakes and ball washers must be removed from the course.

Washroom facilities on the course must remain closed to players and the public.

Driving range and practice putting/chipping greens must remain closed at all times.

Walking is encouraged.

Limit of one person per golf cart, unless the occupants reside in the same household.

If rental golf carts are used, they must be fully sanitized between uses.

Golf club and pull-cart rentals are prohibited.

Remove bulk scorecard, pencil and tee holders from starter areas.

Retail sales must be restricted to curbside pick-up or delivery.

All food and beverage service is suspended, except curbside pick-up or delivery. Call-ahead for pick up.

Washrooms at the clubhouse will be sanitized regularly, with only one individual allowed at a time.

Drink/snack carts may not operate.

Locker rooms must be closed. Players can change footwear in the parking lot.

The clubhouse (with exception of the washrooms) and common spaces (decks, gazebos, and picnic areas) must remain closed.

Private/group lessons, league play and tournaments are prohibited.