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Feb 05

UPDATED NYS COVID-19 Guidance for Golfers and Golf Courses

UPDATE:

The most recent NYS Essential Business Guidance update – issued October 23, 2020 – is included on the link below. Additionally, the section of the Guidance referring to golf facilities in New York State is listed on the page, below.

CLICK HERE for full details from the Empire State Development website

Looking ahead to the 2021 golf season and the RDGA Tournament schedule, we have also updated our tournament protocols. Please review through the following link:
CLICK HERE for RDGA Tournament safety protocols for 2021
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13. Recreation
Parks and other open public spaces, except playgrounds and other areas of congregation where social distancing cannot be abided;
Outdoor, low-risk recreational activities are permitted so long as social distancing and cleaning/disinfecting measures are in place:
  • tennis
  • golf and driving ranges, except miniature (mini) golf, with food and retail services subject to the restrictions that are currently in effect within the region
  • Marinas, boatyards, and recreational marine manufacturers, for ongoing marina operations and boat repair/maintenance, where such facilities adhere to strict social distancing and sanitization protocols. Use of such sites for the purposes of personal use or operation of boats or other watercraft is permissible, provided that no establishment offer chartered watercraft services or rentals. Restaurant activity at such sites are limited to take-out or delivery only.
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Please remember to take appropriate safety measures for employees and customers to incorporate social distancing.