MASK ON: Neangar Park member Phil Masterson donned a mask for a round of golf on Thursday. Picture: NONI HYETT
Regional Victoria has now returned to stage three restrictions which includes significant changes to how golf is played.
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Golf Australia has set a list of recommendations for clubs and courses across regional Victoria which allows golfers to continue playing.
- Groups limited to two unless they all reside in the same household.
- Club competitions must not be conducted, but handicapping of scores through non-contact means is allowed.
- GA has engaged in depth on this topic with the Victorian Government as competition golf is a key aspect of club/facility life across the state. It was confirmed to GA that competition golf is unable to be conducted under Stage 3 restrictions.
- GA has engaged in depth on this topic with the Victorian Government as competition golf is a key aspect of club/facility life across the state. It was confirmed to GA that competition golf is unable to be conducted under Stage 3 restrictions.
- GA has engaged in depth on this topic with the Victorian Government as competition golf is a key aspect of club/facility life across the state. It was confirmed to GA that competition golf is unable to be conducted under Stage three restrictions.
- Club/facility driving ranges, putting greens and chipping areas cannot operate unless a distance of at least 100m between groups of 2 can be maintained.
- No hire equipment, including golf clubs, pull buggies, golf carts or range balls.
- Exception: Golf carts may be hired to a person who has a disability, or who is over the age of 65, or who can demonstrate that they require one due to having special needs. (Note: players are permitted to bring and use their own cart, however the one person per cart limit applies).
- Exception: Golf carts may be hired to a person who has a disability, or who is over the age of 65, or who can demonstrate that they require one due to having special needs. (Note: players are permitted to bring and use their own cart, however the one person per cart limit applies).
- Exception: Golf carts may be hired to a person who has a disability, or who is over the age of 65, or who can demonstrate that they require one due to having special needs. (Note: players are permitted to bring and use their own cart, however the one person per cart limit applies).
- A one person per cart limit, unless both riders live in the same household and both meet the criteria as listed above.
- Clubs/facilities must thoroughly clean the carts before and after each use.
- one to one coaching in a non-contact, socially distanced setting.
- If you are not doing exercise or a physical activity where you are out of breath or puffing then you must wear a face covering. You must carry a face covering with you and wear it before and after you exercise.
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