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At all times: Follow the SOPs

FOLLOWING are some of SOPs laid down for golf:

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Pre-game

• Bookings must be made in advance.

• Golf competitio­ns suspended until further notice. • Caddies should only be employed if buggy is in use to maintain social distancing.

• Only accept online payment or bank transfer.

• Golfers should register 20min before tee time.

• One golfer to register for each flight.

During game

• Insist on social distancing at tee boxes, on greens and throughout the round.

• Removing all touchable surfaces (bunker rakes, water coolers, sand bags, ball washers, etc).

• Golfers can use their feet or clubs to smooth the bunker area as recommende­d by the R& A.

• Golfers should only pick up their respective golf ball.

• Don’t shake hands before and after the game.

After game

• Do not submit physical golf scorecards. Take a photo and send the scorecards by WhatsApp or email. • Hand sanitisers should be made available throughout the clubhouse.

• Separate entry and exit to the clubhouse to maintain social distancing.

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