Dear members
The following restrictions will apply to all members and public visiting Mona Vale Golf Club. These measures reflect the social distancing regulations. Please maintaining a distance of 1.5 metres and restrict gatherings to no more 2 people. The Club will be monitoring and managing these requirements.
Once you have completed your round of golf, you can drop your score card into the designated box outside the Proshop. Take away food and beverage will be available.
Under the regulation of social distancing, you are unable to remain at the Club in groups of more than two people. We would advise leaving the premises upon completion of your round.
Clubhouse (New Restrictions)
· The members locker rooms will be closed, effective immediately. The outdoor toilet facilities near the bunker bar will remain open. Please arrange pick up of your belongings as soon as possible, within the next few days.
· Proshop club storage will be closed, effective immediately. Please arrange the pick-up of stored clubs and buggies immediately.
· The bunker bar will remain open for a takeaway service only. Once items have been purchased, you are requested to leave the Golf Club premises.
Golf Course (New restrictions)
· Do not arrive more than twenty minutes prior to your tee time
· No more than two people in the Proshop at any one time.
· The practice nets will be restricted to two bays only.
· The practice putting green will be restricted to 6 players, 1 player per hole.
· All chipping areas will be restricted to 6 players on the green and or surrounding chipping area.
· No member’s guests will be permitted until further notice.
· All competitions will be single stableford event until further notice.
Golf Course (Current restrictions)
· Single cart usage per golfer, including one set of Clubs per cart. The rate will $30 per cart until the restrictions are lifted. Penalties will apply for dual patronage within the cart and be answerable to the Board
· All scorecards will be inputted by staff; scorecards can be dropped into the boxes outside the Proshop. No requirement to swap score cards, single signature will suffice for a temporary period. Best practice would be to discuss and agree on scores verbally.
· The use of the Bundy clock will be temporarily suspended.
· Sand buckets should be picked up from the 1st and 11th teeing area only. When completing your round please put your sand bucket on the exit racks at the 10th green and practice putting green steps. Processes are in place to sanitize the sand buckets after use.
· The cups on the flag-sticks have been turned upside to ensure the ball is visible and reachable without touching the flag-stick. As of today a new local rule will be in place which means the flagstick is untouched and remains in the hole at all times. The penalty for removing the flag stick will be disqualification.
· All rakes in bunkers have been removed. You are permitted to take a 15cm preferred lie within the bunker. Please rake with your playing area and foot prints to ensure a level surface with your foot or club.
Booking sheets for the following week will be in groups of two and released as follows
· Booking for Thursday 2nd April will be released today at 5pm. (on-line only)
· Booking for Saturday 4th and 11th April (Double call) will be released on Friday 3rd April at 2pm (both phone and internet)
· Booking for Sunday 5th April will be released today at 5.30pm (on-line only)
· Booking for Tuesday 7th April (Open competition) open now.
· Booking for Wednesday 8th and 15th April (Double call) will be released on Tuesday 7th April at 2pm. (both phone and internet)
Assuming golf continues as detailed above, the timesheets will be released as per last week’s notification.
Managing social distancing with members and social play will be a challenge over the coming months. It is imperative, that all players including members playing socially check in with the Proshop prior to playing or practicing on the course. No member is permitted on the course without checking in at the Proshop. I would suggest that all members phone the Proshop prior to leaving home to avoid disappointment in case the course is busy. This will assist us in ensuring social distancing is being adhered too.
The past few weeks have been very challenging. I would like to thank the entire membership for their cooperation during these difficult times. Last week, I observed all members complying with processes we have put in place, and for this I am very grateful. The staff at MVGC are here to help and hopefully assist the members through these somewhat different playing conditions. Let’s keep positive and appreciate we are still playing the game we love.
Please direct all enquiries to the General Manager via email at manager@mvgc.com.au
Kind regards,
Andy Hugill
General Manager
Mona Vale Golf Club
