The golf industry in Manitoba has gone to considerable lengths to prepare to open the season during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the Rules and Guidelines mandated by the government for safe golf operations, many golf course operators and facilities have adopted additional Safety Best Practices to further minimize health risks to golf course staff and the golfing public.
With the industry doing its part, the golfer also has a responsibility to observe and strictly follow the rules that have been mandated for safe golf operations. Failure to do so not only jeopardizes the health and safety of golf course staff and fellow golfers but may also result in the closure of golf facilities and the potential for a shut-down of the industry.
As the season begins, golfers are being asked to do their part and adopt GOLFER BEST PRACTICES during COVID-19 as endorsed by the National Allied Golf Associations (NAGA) of Manitoba:
RESTORING SAFE SERVICES
Manitoba’s Pandemic and Economic Roadmap for Recovery is available at www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/restoring/. Updates have been made to this document to clarify inconsistencies between the plan and the recent public health orders. Businesses with questions about how the new orders apply to them should visit: https://engagemb.ca/covid19-csp.