For general workplace guidelines, please refer to COVID-19 Workplace Information. All businesses operating in Saskatchewan must be in compliance with these guidelines. The information below provides specific guidelines 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.
- A maximum of four players per group is permitted.
- Tee times must be a minimum of 10 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.
- Washrooms may be open, but increased cleaning and disinfection must take place. Handwashing facilities (soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer approved by Health Canada) must be provided.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pro shops and retail sales must follow the Clothing and Retail Guidelines.
- Washrooms at the clubhouse and on the course will be cleaned and disinfected regularly, with only one individual allowed at a time.
- Food and beverage services are subject to the Restaurants and Licensed Establishments Guidelines.
- Beverage carts are permitted.
- Locker rooms are permitted with increased cleaning and disinfection. However, players can still be encouraged to change their footwear in the parking lot.
- Tournaments and shotgun starts are prohibited. League play and lessons may occur if all other criteria are met, including the requirement to maintain physical distancing.
For additional information, please call the Business Response Team at 1-844-800-8688 or email supportforbusiness@gov.sk.ca.