When Do Golf Courses Reopen

With the lockdown restrictions in many countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many golf courses around the world have been closed or suspended the use of their facilities. Golf courses are beginning to reopen, but the timing varies based on the country or state’s regulations. In the United States, some states have allowed golf courses to reopen but with several modifications. These modifications include closing locker rooms and pro shops, limiting the total number of people on the course at a time, raising the flagstick and temporarily closing the rakes. Some states with stricter restrictions have placed limitations on rounds, requiring one player per group and only allowing walking. Other states have closed their golf courses until the end of the restrictions. In Europe, golf courses have had very different regulations. In the UK, golf courses have been allowed to open, but with strict regulations. These restrictions include social distancing, no handshaking, shared clubs, and no congregating on the golf courses. In Asia, most golf courses have been closed since the start of the pandemic. However, there have been some exceptions, such as in South Korea, Japan, and China, most of which have continued to operate on a limited basis. Overall, the reopening of golf courses varies widely from country to country. Golfers should pay attention to their local regulations and restrictions in order to make sure they’re playing in compliance. As restrictions are slowly lifted and the world slowly resumes its normal activities, it’s expected that more and more golf courses will open.