COURSE CLOSURE
Posted on: 30 March
Dear Members
Coronavirus Update
As you will be aware, the National Cabinet last night released further coronavirus guidelines to slow the spread of coronavirus to save lives and to save livelihoods.
Given this strong guidance (See below Golf Australia Media Release as @ 2.30pm today), the PRGC Executive has decided to close the PRGC Facility and Course until further notice.
While we understand that this situation is frustrating for our members, we need to protect the safety of our staff, members and community.
We expect to have a further announcement from the Chief Health Officer as it is released.
At this point, we will also suspend volunteer works for 7 days until we finalize our project and maintenance needs.
The PRGC will send daily communications email updates to members.
Take care of your families – it really is as tough time for all.
Morris Smith,
President
| URGENT UPDATE FROM GOLF AUSTRALIA
Dear Australian Golf Clubs and Facilities, Golf Australia is writing to provide further assistance and guidance to our clubs and facilities on this important topic. It is Golf Australia’s recommendation that, based on the Prime Minister’s announcement on Sunday evening, March 29 that limits outdoor gatherings to two persons or fewer, all golf clubs and facilities should close until further notice. The Prime Minister stated that all Australians should stay at home except for:
A number of state/territory Premiers and Chief Ministers have already supported this view and reinforced to their state/territory residents that this advice should be followed. This messaging has been clear on what constitutes exercise and while golf is used for exercise for many, it is clear that golf does not fall within this definition based on public government statements in the last 24 hours. It is expected that states/territories will all take this position over the coming days. Golf Australia acknowledges that some state/territory governments will provide additional information and we will keep you up to date as and when additional state/territory based announcements are made so you are clear on the legalities of golf courses and their operations moving forward. While this is a difficult time for the golf industry and wider society, Golf Australia is committed to working with clubs and facilities across the state to ensure that we return a vibrant, strong industry. Golf Australia has also, in conjunction with the Australian Sports Turf Management Association, Golf NSW and Golf WA begun to lobby both Federal and State government to ensure that – in the event of a further increase in restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 – course staff will be able to continue to access your facilities. We will keep you all up to date as to the status of these discussions, although it should be noted that as of now there are no further restrictions on current greenkeeping operations. |
| Industrial Relations advice: For specific Industrial Relations advice, please contact the licensed venue peak body or business advisory organization in your state (Community Clubs Victoria, Clubs SA, ClubsNSW, Clubs WA, Clubs QLD, Clubs NT, Tasmanian Hospitality Association). If your Golf Club or Facility is not a member and requires advice, please contact Golf Australia Club Support on clubsupport@golf.org.au |
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For further information from the Federal Government on COVID-19, the Coronavirus Health Information Line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 1800 020 080.
Golf Australia contact:
If you require additional information or have questions please do not hesitate to contact Golf Australia on (03) 9626 5000 or clubsupport@golf.org.au.
Kind regards,
Golf Australia