Updated A practical guide to golf under COVID19
Dec 20
A practical guide to golf at Huntercombe with COVID DEC 10th 2020.
In line with the advice from the government and golf’s governing body the EGU/RA this document should be read by the golfer, understood by the staff and will act as the guide to how we enjoy golf at Huntercombe until the gradual lifting of social restrictions.
For golfers, these measures will cover each step of the journey from home to the golf course and back home again. At the course, these measures will be in place from dusk until dawn 7 days a week.
Our guidelines and procedures remain under constant review, updated as advice from the government, health authorities and governing bodies evolves.
Contents –
1. Course access
2. Booking & Arrival
3. Check in and pro shop
4. Clubhouse facilities
5. To the first tee
6. On the course
7. Dogs
8. Using the clubhouse
9. Getting home safely
1. Course Access
In the initial period of the clubs re-opening access to the course will be limited to members. This changed on 8th December to members and their guests (aside from the hours of 9-11am where it is strictly members only)
To access the course, a player must –
• Not be displaying the symptoms of COVID 19
• Be a Member of Huntercombe or their guest
• Use the 1st tee only as a starting point.
• Juniors under 12 with an adult.
• Not be in self isolation or received a letter suggesting them as vulnerable.
• Have a pre-reserved tee time
2. Booking & Arrival
• Booking a tee time to play is compulsory during this time – book online or by calling the club.
• The tee sheet will be open for play from 8am (8.30am on Sundays) - 7 days a week.
• Golfers should travel alone to the club, or with a member of the same household
• Ample car parking spaces are available to ensure social distancing
• Please do not arrive at the club earlier than 20 minutes prior to your reserved time (the clubhouse range will remain closed)
• Observe social distancing and always resist the temptation to mingle.
• Arrange golf attire and change footwear at the car.
• Report straight to the pro shop.
3. Check in and pro shop protocol
• All golfers must check in before play
• Face masks must be worn in the pro shop at one time (aside from the pro on duty)
• Essential golfing items will be available to purchase, gathered by the staff on request.
• Card payment only, no cash accepted at the till.
• Sanitised trollies and buggies available – single person uses only.
• Scorecards for own use only.
• Supplementary score/cards for handicap .
4. Clubhouse facilities (ASIDE FROM BAR)
• Changing room access limited to the toilets and hand basins
• No more than 1 person at a time.
• All doors will be propped open during opening hours.
• Paper towels only for hand drying
• Bar and dining rooms will be open under Tier 2 restrictions (see below)
• Sanitiser and hand washing facilities available.
• No Shower or changing allowed.
5. To the first tee
• Groups restricted to a single or two ball formats (including foursomes) at 8-minute tee off intervals – first tee only. (Saturday and Sunday 4 balls from 12pm)
• Putting greens are open but limited to four players. Golfer must observe social distancing
• Arrive at the first tee no more than 5 minutes ahead of your reserved tee time.
• Tee times strictly observed.
• Do not approach the tee until the group in front are clear of the tee
• Any players not following these directions will be asked to leave the course.
6. On the course
• Social distancing to be practiced at all times
• Benches and ball washers removed
• Rakes have been removed preferred lies in bunkers
• Flagstick to remain in the holes and not to be touched
• Hole cups inverted for simple contact free removal
• Equipment, food or drink must not be exchanged between players
• Golfer must not pick up anyone else’s ball or equipment
• The toilet on the 13th will be open and cleaned please us the sanitiser after use.
• In foursomes always tee off with your own ball.
• Player must not shake hands, high five (heaven forbid) or fist bump.
7. Dogs
Dogs are welcome.
• There are no water fountains golfers must dispose of their own dogs mess and bring their own water for refreshment.
8. Using the clubhouse
Tier 2 restriction – Clubhouse rules.
From the 10th December we will be the clubhouse will be open under the tier 2 restrictions.
We will be able to offer the following restricted service with a few new additions that will hopefully prove a welcome extra offering to our members.
The marquee will be turned into an outside space. Members and their guests will be able to sit outside in tables of 2 and 4.
Inside seating has been reduced, members in the same household may sit together, if not separate tables will be allocated.
We will do our best to accommodate everyone but we cannot guarantee everyone a place.
To purchase alcohol you will have to purchase a lunch (only full meals available)
Lunch will be served between 11am and 3.30pm. Table service only. Face masks must be worn inside unless seated.
From 9am 7days a week a Homemade sausage roll, bacon or egg bap will be available along with a takeaway coffee, tea or hot chocolate.
This is a takeaway only service and will be available from the clubhouse before play, while passing on the 5th or after your round.
Please pre order if you’d like your Huntercombe take away on the 5th.
We’ll be using ‘glass’ glasses which will be kept safe by the cleaning process.
Staff safety as always will be key and we will be working with designated working zones and a one-way system to avoid staff coming in close contact with each other – PPE will be provided but we are hoping to avoid the need for masks (although they are available for all staff).
We will be constantly monitoring and evolving the process but, as a start point, we are happy that you can enjoy the Clubhouse safely.
Thanks to the tee sheet, we will have a note of all members and guests who have used the Clubhouse providing us our own track and trace system should the unthinkable occur.
9. Getting home safely
• The shoe cleaner will be on and sanitiser must be used.
• Post round, or after using the clubhouse players must return straight to their cars although hands may be washed or sanitised in the toilets.
• Players must call or email the club with any post round health issues or COVID related queries at the earliest possible opportunity.
• Our GM Marcus Lovelock has been assigned as the COVID 19 staff officer and will be responsible for managing issues and queries.
Q&A.
Question – I am over 70, can I still play?
Answer – As long as you have not had a letter specifically requesting you to stay at home as a vulnerable person then we would love you to come and play.
Question - How is a tee sheet going to work, it is very un-Huntercombe.
You will be able to book up to a week in advance with the 7th day opening up daily.
Please be patient with us as there is a high demand for tee times.
Artisans will have a slot pre 8.30am on a Sunday and Saturday before 8am.
You will be able to book tee times online through the Club V1 hub and or phone the club/pro shop 01491 641241 between the hours of 8am and 6pm any day. If lines are busy try again.
Question – What about the practice grounds?
The 13th practice ground is open under strict guidelines – you must book a tee time and collect balls from the shop and hit from your designated bay.
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First Aid kits will be in the office and the pro shop and we advise that you carry a mobile phone in case of emergency.
All of these measures are in place to try and ensure the safest environment for you to enjoy your golf – please observe these rules stick to each guideline.
Let us – Play safe and stay safe.
In line with the advice from the government and golf’s governing body the EGU/RA this document should be read by the golfer, understood by the staff and will act as the guide to how we enjoy golf at Huntercombe until the gradual lifting of social restrictions.
For golfers, these measures will cover each step of the journey from home to the golf course and back home again. At the course, these measures will be in place from dusk until dawn 7 days a week.
Our guidelines and procedures remain under constant review, updated as advice from the government, health authorities and governing bodies evolves.
Contents –
1. Course access
2. Booking & Arrival
3. Check in and pro shop
4. Clubhouse facilities
5. To the first tee
6. On the course
7. Dogs
8. Using the clubhouse
9. Getting home safely
1. Course Access
In the initial period of the clubs re-opening access to the course will be limited to members. This changed on 8th December to members and their guests (aside from the hours of 9-11am where it is strictly members only)
To access the course, a player must –
• Not be displaying the symptoms of COVID 19
• Be a Member of Huntercombe or their guest
• Use the 1st tee only as a starting point.
• Juniors under 12 with an adult.
• Not be in self isolation or received a letter suggesting them as vulnerable.
• Have a pre-reserved tee time
2. Booking & Arrival
• Booking a tee time to play is compulsory during this time – book online or by calling the club.
• The tee sheet will be open for play from 8am (8.30am on Sundays) - 7 days a week.
• Golfers should travel alone to the club, or with a member of the same household
• Ample car parking spaces are available to ensure social distancing
• Please do not arrive at the club earlier than 20 minutes prior to your reserved time (the clubhouse range will remain closed)
• Observe social distancing and always resist the temptation to mingle.
• Arrange golf attire and change footwear at the car.
• Report straight to the pro shop.
3. Check in and pro shop protocol
• All golfers must check in before play
• Face masks must be worn in the pro shop at one time (aside from the pro on duty)
• Essential golfing items will be available to purchase, gathered by the staff on request.
• Card payment only, no cash accepted at the till.
• Sanitised trollies and buggies available – single person uses only.
• Scorecards for own use only.
• Supplementary score/cards for handicap .
4. Clubhouse facilities (ASIDE FROM BAR)
• Changing room access limited to the toilets and hand basins
• No more than 1 person at a time.
• All doors will be propped open during opening hours.
• Paper towels only for hand drying
• Bar and dining rooms will be open under Tier 2 restrictions (see below)
• Sanitiser and hand washing facilities available.
• No Shower or changing allowed.
5. To the first tee
• Groups restricted to a single or two ball formats (including foursomes) at 8-minute tee off intervals – first tee only. (Saturday and Sunday 4 balls from 12pm)
• Putting greens are open but limited to four players. Golfer must observe social distancing
• Arrive at the first tee no more than 5 minutes ahead of your reserved tee time.
• Tee times strictly observed.
• Do not approach the tee until the group in front are clear of the tee
• Any players not following these directions will be asked to leave the course.
6. On the course
• Social distancing to be practiced at all times
• Benches and ball washers removed
• Rakes have been removed preferred lies in bunkers
• Flagstick to remain in the holes and not to be touched
• Hole cups inverted for simple contact free removal
• Equipment, food or drink must not be exchanged between players
• Golfer must not pick up anyone else’s ball or equipment
• The toilet on the 13th will be open and cleaned please us the sanitiser after use.
• In foursomes always tee off with your own ball.
• Player must not shake hands, high five (heaven forbid) or fist bump.
7. Dogs
Dogs are welcome.
• There are no water fountains golfers must dispose of their own dogs mess and bring their own water for refreshment.
8. Using the clubhouse
Tier 2 restriction – Clubhouse rules.
From the 10th December we will be the clubhouse will be open under the tier 2 restrictions.
We will be able to offer the following restricted service with a few new additions that will hopefully prove a welcome extra offering to our members.
The marquee will be turned into an outside space. Members and their guests will be able to sit outside in tables of 2 and 4.
Inside seating has been reduced, members in the same household may sit together, if not separate tables will be allocated.
We will do our best to accommodate everyone but we cannot guarantee everyone a place.
To purchase alcohol you will have to purchase a lunch (only full meals available)
Lunch will be served between 11am and 3.30pm. Table service only. Face masks must be worn inside unless seated.
From 9am 7days a week a Homemade sausage roll, bacon or egg bap will be available along with a takeaway coffee, tea or hot chocolate.
This is a takeaway only service and will be available from the clubhouse before play, while passing on the 5th or after your round.
Please pre order if you’d like your Huntercombe take away on the 5th.
We’ll be using ‘glass’ glasses which will be kept safe by the cleaning process.
Staff safety as always will be key and we will be working with designated working zones and a one-way system to avoid staff coming in close contact with each other – PPE will be provided but we are hoping to avoid the need for masks (although they are available for all staff).
We will be constantly monitoring and evolving the process but, as a start point, we are happy that you can enjoy the Clubhouse safely.
Thanks to the tee sheet, we will have a note of all members and guests who have used the Clubhouse providing us our own track and trace system should the unthinkable occur.
9. Getting home safely
• The shoe cleaner will be on and sanitiser must be used.
• Post round, or after using the clubhouse players must return straight to their cars although hands may be washed or sanitised in the toilets.
• Players must call or email the club with any post round health issues or COVID related queries at the earliest possible opportunity.
• Our GM Marcus Lovelock has been assigned as the COVID 19 staff officer and will be responsible for managing issues and queries.
Q&A.
Question – I am over 70, can I still play?
Answer – As long as you have not had a letter specifically requesting you to stay at home as a vulnerable person then we would love you to come and play.
Question - How is a tee sheet going to work, it is very un-Huntercombe.
You will be able to book up to a week in advance with the 7th day opening up daily.
Please be patient with us as there is a high demand for tee times.
Artisans will have a slot pre 8.30am on a Sunday and Saturday before 8am.
You will be able to book tee times online through the Club V1 hub and or phone the club/pro shop 01491 641241 between the hours of 8am and 6pm any day. If lines are busy try again.
Question – What about the practice grounds?
The 13th practice ground is open under strict guidelines – you must book a tee time and collect balls from the shop and hit from your designated bay.
----
First Aid kits will be in the office and the pro shop and we advise that you carry a mobile phone in case of emergency.
All of these measures are in place to try and ensure the safest environment for you to enjoy your golf – please observe these rules stick to each guideline.
Let us – Play safe and stay safe.