The 2021 Golf Season Begins - Finally!
My first golfing experiences were during the summer of 1975 at a golf course in Manitouwadge my father helped create. That year only 5 holes were ready to go, but it was fun. Fast forward 46 years and in this time of COVID 19 my course here in Thunder Bay is opening a little later than usual. As usual golfers look forward to the season but this year things will be somewhat different.
Here are some of the new rules for now, they could change but just getting out will be fun!
You are allowed on property 15 minutes before your tee time. Our tee time intervals are now 10 minutes apart to practice safe social distancing. You are to be off property 15 minutes after you exit the eighteenth green. • Due to the reduced tee sheet, onesome will only be able to play in quiet times and we will limit the start times for twosome.
• Walk-on will not be permitted. You must have a tee time!
• We will not be accepting cash for payment at this time.
• Only 2 people at any one time will be allowed in the pro shop for any processing.
• The Clubhouse will be closed. There will be no dining, bag storage or locker room facilities.
• There will not be any league, event or tournament play until restrictions allow.
Yes 6 feet apart, no sand rakes, no benches, no ball washers and the ball will stay
No shaking hands at the end of the round. You won’t be entering you score in the pro shop computer!
I’m sure conditions will change for the better over the summer. Maybe we will have some tournaments and competitions. It’s going to be interesting!
See you on the course!