COVID 19 Update

In line with the government guidelines, East Herts Golf club is open as Usual. We are closely monitoring the situation and will continue to act on the advice of the Government and Public Health England. For further information and advice please visit GOV.UK

All Club Match play and knockouts are currently suspended until further notice.

Members and members guests only – no visitors of societies

What we can all do to help the situation and stay safe.

Prior To The Game:

• Take payments using contactless means
• Players with any colds or coughs or any symptoms of COVID19 should be asked not to play.
• Allow the changing of shoes in the car park.

Advice For Golfers On The Golf Course:

• Insist on social distancing (2 metres rule) on tee grounds, greens and throughout the rounds
• Always leave the flag in the hole. Ask golfers to carefully remove their golf ball from the hole, not with a golf club.
• Remove rakes and any other pieces of course furniture that golfers may touch – the greenkeeper team will prepare the course, and where possible, re-rake bunkers during the day.
  Golfers can and golfers can wipe their own golf balls on a towel
• No divot bags provided.
• Drinking fonts and ball cleaners taken out of play.
• Airlines for cleaning shoes following the round should be
  closed.
• Golfers should only pick their own ball up
• Do not share any equipment, such as golf clubs or rangefinders
• Don’t shake hands before or after your game
• Have hand sanitisers available as golfers leave the golf course
  
  

After The Game:

• Handling of scorecards is a vulnerability, especially for staff members tasked with checking cards and finalising results. Arrange for this to be done online where possible
• Adjust your catering provision to reduce physical contact through greater space between seating in the clubhouse if possible
• Follow Government advice as mandatory closure of
  clubhouses may be introduced in the coming days
• Stay Safe and wash your hands