Effective immediately, based on information released by the Victorian Government, Golf Australia can advise the following for all clubs in Metropolitan Melbourne:
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Golf can recommence being played in groups of two, unless all members of a group are from a maximum of two households.
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Club competitions can not be conducted. Social scores can, however, be submitted for handicapping purposes.
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Practice facilities can only operate if there is at least 100 metres between each group. In practical terms, this will mean that practice facilities will remain close
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Golf coaching can only be conducted “on-course” whilst in the process of playing the game and under the existing rules in place around group sizes while playing. Range balls are not permitted for use.
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NB: The PGA and Golf Australia are currently seeking further clarification on the matter and this will be communicated in due course.
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Rental clubs, golf carts and pull buggies can not be provided for hire
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NB: Golf Australia making urgent representations on this point to government, in regarding to those people with a medical certificate and the use of carts.
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Food and beverage facilities can not operate
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NB: Golf Australia is making urgent representations on this point to government.
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This includes the sale of food and beverage from pro shops
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Clubhouses can open only for usage of toilet facilities
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Members can only play at a course within 25 kilometres of their home, or permitted workplace
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Clubs may consider temporary reciprocal arrangements between clubs to allow members impacted by this limit access to play at another club while this limit remains in place.
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People may not travel into or out of Metropolitan Melbourne to play golf, even if you reside within 25km of a facility.
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Clubs/facilities must comply with the record keeping requirements
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That is, name and phone number of all persons who attend the premises for more than 15 minutes. A template to assist is located here
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Masks must still be worn when playing golf. Face mask requirements are located here
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All clubs/facilities will require a COVIDSAFE Plan to be in place.
