GOLF COURSE—New Operating Procedures ….

GOLF COURSE—New Operating Procedures

The GRF Board of Directors approved the reopening of the LW Golf Course at its meeting July 28 meeting. The course opened on Aug. 3 under the Emergency Operational Procedures set forth and ratified at the meeting.

The reopening of Veterans Plaza for dance and exercise classes was voted down. But the reactivating of this and other amenities will be discussed at the newly formed COVID-19 Ad Hoc Committee meeting Aug. 13 (see page 5 for GRF schedule).

Golfers may request tee times for Monday or Friday by filling out the form available at http://www.lwsb.com/reserve/.

There are some changes in operations:

• You can now book up to four people per tee time.

•The course is open from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. •You may call to see if any tee times are still available on the day of play or just walk up, but tee times pre-booked on the website will always take precedence.

•Any golfer who fails to abide by these rules is subject to losing their privileges.

•The golf course may be shut down at any time if multiple reports are received about violations.

If you haven’t played since the original shutdown, the following is a comprehensive list of the rules. The following procedures will be implemented to allow for GRF members, in good standing, to utilize the golf course:

• All rounds will be booked through the Golf Starter by email only. The hours of play will be from 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

• Golfers may play more than once a week, providing there is space available. Email requests will always take precedence; however, golfers may call on the day of play to see if any openings are still available. Walk-ups may be permitted at the sole discretion of the starter under the same condition.

•A round is nine holes. At the discretion of the Starter, a second round during a tee time may be allowed if the schedule permits.

• No tournament play will be allowed.

• Golfers are required to book the day before their actual tee date and time by emailing http://www.lwsb.com/reserve/

• Only rounds of one or up to four golfers will be permitted and the names of all golfers must be summitted at the time of booking with Mutual and apartment number.

• Golfers must state three tee times, in order of preference, in case their first choice is not available.

• Golfers may not arrive sooner than 10 minutes before their tee times and all tee times will be spread 10 minutes apart.

• Masks and six-foot distancing will always be required.

• No gathering will be permitted before or after rounds have been played.

• No golfer may touch any other golfer’s equipment, including golf balls.

• The Starter Shack will be closed to all gatherings and will only be available for restroom use.

• The Starter can only be addressed through the protective window area.

• The putting green area will also be open with all required restrictions.

• The hitting cage will remain closed.

• The Golf Starter will have the final say in all matters.

The following are additional restrictions on the course:

• No score cards will be provided.

• No posting of scores.

• Ball washers are not available.

• The shoe cleaning station will be off limits due to touch surfaces.

• Flag sticks to remain in holes.

• No food or beverage services allowed.

• Patio chairs and benches have been removed to prevent gathering of groups and to maintain social distancing.