Club Update on COVID-19

The Club is very aware of the situation concerning the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and is monitoring all developments. The health and welfare of all staff, members, guests and visitors is the primary concern and priority.

Golf is a great sport for people to generally get out and about, exercise and enjoy the fresh air. It is played in an outdoor setting where the risk of contracting Covid-19 is low. However, we need to be mindful of the social nature of our game and how this element of it is impacted.

Staff have been briefed about the situation and are taking all required precautions behind the bar and in the kitchen. Also, particular attention will be paid to the cleanliness of door handles and other high contact surfaces.

As far as the Public areas and the activities of the Club are concerned:

• At present all Club events / activities will proceed as planned.

• The clubhouse will remain open as usual with the normal provision of food and beverage.

Members are asked:

• Not to come to the club if you have been in a high-risk area of the world in the past three weeks and not to bring a guest who has been in these areas.

• Not to come to the club if you are suffering any cold or flu like symptoms or have a persistent cough. In such an event, please follow government guidelines to self-isolate.

• If you have tested positive for the virus, please inform the Club when you were last at the club so appropriate action can be taken and, as necessary, any contacts can be traced.

• To avoid handshakes and other embraces. Try an elbow bump or foot bump. Or, since it’s golf, a club tap.

• If coughing or sneezing when at the club, please use paper tissues and bin after use and wash your hands.

• While at the Club please wash your hands regularly and thoroughly. Use hand sanitisers regularly even on the course.

• Avoid touching your face or eyes.

• If possible, use card for payment rather than cash.

The situation will continue to be monitored and members will be updated when necessary. The position is fast moving and the services and events in the Clubhouse may be subject to change at short notice.

We also recommend reading the following article, courtesy of Golf Digest:

> Golf Digest: Can you play golf amid coronavirus concerns? With proper precautions, yes