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\n OVERVIEW <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]As part of an industry-wide collaboration to lead the responsible return of golf in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the game’s allied organizations have established “Back2Golf,” a plan outlining operational guidelines for the golf’s 16,000-plus golf facilities which adhere to nationally established protocols and best practices.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_single_image image=”8844″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”http:\/\/wearegolf.org\/industry-news\/golf-industry-collaborates-to-develop-responsible-back2golf-guidelines-and-operations-playbook\/”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”80px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Three-Phased Approach<\/h3>\n

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Gatherings of no more than 10 people<\/h5>\n
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Strict social distancing<\/h5>\n
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Walking the course or single-cart riders<\/h5>\n
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Restricted golf course set-up<\/h5>\n
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Clubhouses, golf shops and other amenities<\/h5>\n

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Gatherings of no more than 50 people<\/h5>\n

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Social distancing maintained<\/h5>\n

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Normal groups of golfers may play together<\/h5>\n

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Restricted golf course set-up maintained<\/h5>\n

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Clubhouse operations are limited<\/h5>\n

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Restrictions on leagues, events and youth activities<\/h5>\n

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Unrestricted gatherings<\/h5>\n

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Comprehensive sanitation procedures<\/h5>\n

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Normal golf operations<\/h5>\n

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Normal golf course maintenance<\/h5>\n

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Full Clubhouse operations and events<\/h5>\n

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Unrestricted leagues and youth activities<\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”5031″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_btn title=”Printable Posters” color=”primary” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwearegolf.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2FBack2Golf-Printable-Posters-all.pdf”][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]We have developed the Back2Golf Social Distancing Guidelines in poster formats that can be printed out and used at facilities to help inform members and guests along with staff. These can be displayed in the golf shop, locker room, first tee, clubhouse, golf car sign or wherever appropriate at the facility.\u00a0 We hope these will be helpful to you as we work\u00a0 together to get people back on the golf course in a responsible and healthy way. Reminder to always follow your state, county and local health authorities for updates to your local mandates.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row layout=”boxed” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1544835975757{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”9009″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”http:\/\/wearegolf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Back2Golf_AlliedPresentation_Final-5.15-6.10-Playbook.pdf”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yBeXWwvMkeg” el_width=”90″ align=”right”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDZGl2JTIwc3R5bGUlM0QlMjJ0ZXh0LWFsaWduJTNBY2VudGVyJTNCJTIyJTNFJTIwJTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjc2NDAlMjclMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjczNjAlMjclMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyNzAlMjclMjBhbGxvd2Z1bGxzY3JlZW4lMjBzcmMlM0QlMjdodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5wZ2F0b3VyLmNvbSUyRmJpbiUyRnBnYXRvdXIlMkZ2aWRlby1wbGF5ZXIlMkZpZnJhbWUuaHRtbCUzRmVjJTNENjE3OTQyOTI2MDAwMSUyNyUzRSUzQyUyRmlmcmFtZSUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The guidelines emphasize social distancing and other preventative measures in alignment with the plan established by the Federal Government and CDC. Golf is a terrific recreational outlet that offers a number of physical and mental health benefits. – Dr. Bradley Connor, Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Back2Golf Guidelines<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_hoverbox image=”5682″ primary_title=”Phase 1″ hover_title=”Restricted”]VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS<\/strong> should continue to shelter in place. Members of households with vulnerable residents should be aware that by returning to work or other environments where distancing is not practical, they could carry the virus back home. Precautions should be taken to isolate from vulnerable residents.<\/p>\n

All individuals, WHEN PLAYING GOLF<\/strong>, should maximize physical distance from others. Social settings of more than 10 people, where appropriate physical distancing may not be practical, should be avoided unless precautionary measures are observed.<\/p>\n

Avoid SOCIALIZING<\/strong> in groups more than 10 people in circumstances that do not readily allow for appropriate physical distancing (e.g., golf leagues, golf events, club meetings).[\/vc_hoverbox][vc_hoverbox image=”5610″ primary_title=”Phase 2″ hover_title=”Restricted”]VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS<\/strong> should continue to shelter in place. Members of households with vulnerable residents should be aware that by returning to work or other environments where distancing is not practical, they could carry the virus back home. Precautions should be taken to isolate from vulnerable residents.<\/p>\n

All individuals, WHEN PLAYING GOLF<\/strong>, should maximize physical distance from others. Social settings of more than 50 people, where appropriate physical distancing may not be practical, should be avoided unless precautionary measures are observed.[\/vc_hoverbox][vc_hoverbox image=”5820″ primary_title=”Phase 3″ hover_title=”The New Normal”]VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS<\/strong> can resume public interactions, but should practice physical distancing, minimizing exposure to social settings where distancing may not be practical, unless precautionary measures are observed.<\/p>\n

LOW-RISK POPULATIONS<\/strong> should consider minimizing time spent in crowded environments.<\/p>\n

All GOLF OPERATIONS<\/strong> may resume as normal including UNRESTRICTED STAFFING<\/strong> of worksites.[\/vc_hoverbox][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Please submit any media inquiries to Ryan Parsons at rparsons@buffalo.agency<\/a>.<\/h6>\n

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