In response to COVID-19 York Lake Golf & Country Club will be implementing new policies and procedures for at least the 2020 golf season, according to the club website.
Due to COVID 19 Restrictions York Lake has announced it is implementing the following:
· Only 9 or 12 Holes permitted at this time (We will not be able to hold the #1 Tee-box for the remaining 6 holes)
· There will be no discount for 2nd 9 or 2nd 12 rounds
· Only one 12 Hole round per day “may” be implemented.
· We will not be participating in the Reciprocal Golf Discounts with local courses this year.
· All Tee Times must be made in advance by calling the clubhouse. Walk –on’s are not permitted. Payment in any form can now be accepted with the “preferred method” being Debit Card. The number of golfers must be declared at the time of booking
· York Lake reserves the right to pair golfers to make a foursome
· Golfers must arrive no more than 20 Minutes and not less than 10 Minutes prior to their scheduled Tee-time.
· To Register in the Pro-shop – Enter through the North Door closest to the Parking Lot and Exit through the West door in the Pro Shop. Follow signage on the floor to ensure safe distancing.
· Everyone must use the Hand Sanitizer provided inside the Entrance Door
· No one is allowed in the clubhouse unless you are registering for your tee time, picking up food or using the washroom
· Washroom in clubhouse will be open with restriction of one person at a time
· On course washrooms will be closed
· Only one person per Golf Cart allowed unless you are from the same household. This includes private carts.
· There is no guarantee that a cart will be available for your tee time due to the new COVID 19 policies
· Safe distancing must be practiced from tee to green.
· Players must not touch the flag stick. A no contact mechanism will be installed to flip the ball out of the hole using the head of your Putter
· Players should continue putting until they hole-out in order to maintain the six-foot requirement for social distancing.
· Bunker rakes will be removed – please feel free to improve your lie
· All ball washers will be covered and cannot be used
· Food and Beverage will be available for takeout only.(limited COVID Menu)
. The restaurant, Deck and Picnic area must remain closed until further notice.
· Rental Carts to be returned to designated area and key to remain in cart.
The course is also following the provincial guidelines which include specific information for golf courses, which can begin operation on May 15.
- 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.
- A maximum of four players per group is permitted.
- Tee times must be a minimum of 12 minutes apart to avoid congestion on the course.
- Flags must remain in place and measures must be taken to prevent the ball from dropping in the hole, eliminating the need for players to contact the pin or cup. This may include such measures as levelling the cup, elevating the cup or installing a touch-free ball removal mechanism.
- 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 ranges and practice putting/chipping greens can open if physical distancing (minimum of two metres) is maintained. Range balls must be cleaned and disinfected between customers. For the practice putting/chipping greens, flags must remain in place and measures must be taken to prevent the ball from dropping in the hole. This may include such measures as levelling the cup, elevating the cup or installing a touch-free ball removal mechanism.
- Walking is encouraged.
- Limit of one person per golf cart, unless the occupants reside in the same household.
- Rental golf carts (motorized or pull carts) must be extensively cleaned and disinfected after each rental.
- Golf club rentals are permitted, but must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after each rental.
- Remove bulk scorecard, pencil and tee holders from starter areas.
- Retail sales must follow the Clothing and Retail Guidelines.
- All food and beverage services are suspended, except for pick-up or delivery.
- 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.
- Pro shops can begin providing services, such as selling merchandise (effective May 19, 2020) and renting carts, subject to the Retail Guidelines.
- The clubhouse (with exception of the washrooms and pro shop) and common spaces (decks, gazebos, and picnic areas) must remain closed.
- Group lessons and tournaments are prohibited. League play and one-on-one lessons may occur if all other criteria are met.
