Covid-19 SOP
In line with the “Play Safe, Stay Safe” framework issued to golf clubs by England Golf for the resumption of play during the COVID 19 emergency, the Sharnbrook Golf Club requires all members to strictly adhere to these rules for the safety of all:
- DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PLAY IF YOU OR ANYONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD HAVE ANY SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19
- Face coverings should be worn in the car-park when busy e.g. Tuesday competition games
- 2,3 and 4 Ball games are permitted, 9 holes only – except for official competitions
- Green-fee paying members and guests will only be accepted by prior arrangement with, and payment to, the Treasurer (call Richard Lowther on 07990622206)
- Members must tee off from 1st tee – except for official competitions
- Tee times will be at 15 minute intervals starting on the hour on a first come basis
- Cars should be parked away from other vehicles wherever possible
- Wait in your vehicle, or socially distanced, until it is your turn to commence play
- Bags should be placed in line opposite the cabin to indicate order of play
- All players must respect the 2 metre social distancing rule at all times, both on and off the course, including with the greens staff
- Do not shake hands before or after play
- Players should wash/sanitise hands prior to the start of play and again after play if possible
- Buggy users must wear gloves when handling the padlocks and chains on the gates
- The greens staff have priority on the course – you must give way to them at all times
- Do not touch any fixed surfaces, including the flag sticks, ball washers, benches, bell, divot mix boxes etc at any point during play
- The hole plug on each flag stick to prevent balls entering the hole must not be removed
- To avoid any risk from the touching of stiles or fences, the retrieval of balls from adjacent fields is forbidden
- Avoid touching anything that is not yours!
- Please repair or tidy the sand in bunkers using your club or feet only. Rakes will not be available during this period
- Do not delay play by looking for balls – it is essential to keep moving
- Clean and tidy away all clubs and equipment and leave the premises promptly after play
- The club house and cabin will remain locked and unavailable (toilets available from 0700- 1800)
- There will be no benches on the course
During this period, the Committee members will be monitoring golfers for compliance with these rules. Any observations of non-compliance could risk individual sanctions or even complete closure of the course.
Thank you for your understanding.
The Committee
Sharnbrook Golf Club