COURSE RE-OPENED
Posted on: 25 March
Dear Members
The Chief Health Officer has approved the reopening of Golf Courses from today (Wed 25 March) in accordance with National Cabinets approved measures relating to outdoor gatherings which includes but is not limited to having groups less than 10 people and maintaining a 1.5m spacing.
What does this mean for the Pine Rivers Golf Club?
- The sale of alcohol will not be allowed
- Takeaway only – Food, soft drinks and golf products can be sold
- Member and social time sheets will be opened from 8 am this morning (Wednesday 25 March)
- A maximum of 8 people permitted inside the clubhouse at any one time
- Member and visitors to maintain social distancing of 1,5 meters at all times
- Cart usage is restricted to 1 person per cart including Members own carts.(It is encouraged that members that can walk to please do so,which will make as many carts available for our senior members)
- Flag sticks must remain in the hole and not be touched,that is putt with the flag in only..
- All Bunker rakes have been removed and players are required to smooth the sand with their foot and/or club.All bunkers will be preferred lie of (1) card length no nearer the hole. Ball can be placed in the bunker (no need to drop the ball).
Please read the following message released last night from Golf Australia
Golf Australia has tonight received verbal confirmation from QLD Chief Health Officer Janette Young that she has approved that Queensland Golf Clubs can operate on their Golf Courses from tomorrow (25/3/2020) in accordance with National Cabinets approved measures relating to outdoor gatherings which includes but is not limited to having groups less than 10 people and maintaining a 1.5m spacing. The sale of alcohol is not allowed but the sale of take away food is allowed as long as people do not congregate around these areas and as a result of the food being sold. Pro shops can be used but people must not congregate in this area. Formal advice with specifications will be provided to all QLD Golf Clubs tomorrow via email and the Golf Australia website – https://www.golf.org.au/covid-19/ Luke Bates – QLD State Manager, Golf Australia
We are awaiting on formal advice with specifications for operation which will be provided to all QLD Golf Clubs today (Wednesday 25 March)
As a golfing family, we understand how important it is to have the opportunity to come together and play golf on our magnificent course. We also understand that the Federal Government are implementing tough restrictions on the operations of businesses. It is important that we all work together to abide by our community rules to arrest the spread of the Coronavirus.
The PRGC have also had to take action to establish a business survival strategy. Part of the strategy is to stand down the majority of the PRGC Staff and reset our financial position. This means that the majority of people working at our club will be on a volunteer capacity.
The PRGC Committee will provide daily updates as more information comes to hand.
Welcome back and enjoy your golf course.