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GCGA COVID-19 Policies & Modifications
Please be aware of the following when participating in a Greater Cincinnati Golf Association tournament. The goal of these modifications is to provide a safe competitive environment that we can enjoy the game we love.
Asks of Players
IF YOU ARE SICK, PLEASE STAY HOME!!! Refunds issued with prior to tee time notification.
Practice social distancing at all times (minimum 6 feet before, during, & after your round)
Wait until the group ahead of you has left the starting tee/next hole tee. Don’t want multiple groups congregating near a tee.
Refrain from touching the flagstick.
Eliminate handshake after the round. Club bumps, bowing, footshake, waves are encouraged.
Touch only your own equipment
Spectators should maintain social distancing at all times and wear a mask for protection. Spectators carts should be limited to members of same household or others they feel comfortable with being in close proximity. This is subject to the policy set forth by the host facility (which may require no spectators on the course, such policy will be communicated in advance).
If rakes are unavailable, after a stroke, bunkers should be smoothed with a foot. Disturbed areas in bunkers are ground under repair from which relief is available from interference to the lie of the ball and the area of intended swing only. Disturbed areas are areas in bunkers disturbed by other players (i.e. maintenance practices and animal tracks are not ground under repair).
Don’t linger before or after your round. Arrive near your tee time and plan on a quick warm up.
Bring your own drinks to stay hydrated. Spectators can carry extra drinks for you. BE PREPARED!
For adult events, golfers should be flexible related to cart use, including the option to walk or solo ride in carts. Caddies may be employed, but their riding on the cart will be based on County Health Department requirements and the host facility.
Tournament Operations.
Practice putting greens are limited to participants only.
Food will NOT be provided (even on the course) to eliminate interaction
Ball washers/golf course water coolers will not be provided. Rakes will be dependent on county health requirements.
- Based on facility and County Health Department, inserts will be added to the inside of the hole to eliminate flagstick touching. Ball will still need to come to rest within the circumference of the hole to be holed under the Rules of Golf
Scores will be verbally attested instead of needing signatures.
No scoreboards provided to eliminate congregating. All leaderboards online via GCGA website.
Players will be asked to sit in their cars if weather causes an evacuation. If a car is not onsite, they will be able to go to a shelter/clubhouse, but must be social distanced.
For the Junior Tour, caddying still allowed for Ages 7-12.
If you are aware of anyone violating these policies, please report to a member of the GCGA staff. We take the safety at our tournaments very seriously, and are aware of golf’s continued operation is based on our combined actions. Failure to comply with the following regulations may result in the immediate removal from the host facility and/or suspension of playing privileges.
