Back2Golf Resources & Guidelines
Carolinas UPDATED Playbook Version 5.0
Have you been looking for a graphic you can print off and post at your facility?
(For full message, CLICK HERE)
B2G Phase Update:
On Wednesday, NC Governor Cooper announced in Executive Order 169 a move to Phase 3 this Friday, October 2nd. Please CLICK HERE for a FAQ sheet on this order. It is our interpretation with consultation from our legal counsel that this order does not change our current Back2Golf guidance for golf operations.
Both North Carolina and South Carolina remain in Phase 2 of the B2G Playbook.
The only change to the playbook is that NC bars may now operate at 30% of outdoor capacity, or 100 guests, whichever is less.
Please CLICK HERE for an updated Carolinas PGA Back2Golf Playbook.
We commend each of you for safely and responsibly operating your facility using the most current state orders listed below:
South Carolina Executive Orders
North Carolina Executive Orders
The B2G guidance is to be utilized as strongly recommended guidelines that were determined by our allied golf associations and the CDC, and not as a mandate. It is up to each individual CPGA facility to determine the best practices to ensure safety and compliance at your respective golf facility.
Dear PGA Member,
As states and communities across the country begin to re-open their economies, we are excited to share with you, Back2Golf, which was put together in collaboration with our Allied Golf Organizations. This plan has been reviewed and is in alignment with the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Back2Golf is a comprehensive plan that allows golf to reopen where closed and remain open responsibly while observing recommended social distancing guidelines.
This plan, which includes “Back2Golf Guidelines” and a corresponding “Back2Golf Operations Playbook” is based on the operational underpinnings in “Guidelines Opening Up America Again” published by the White House and the CDC. It includes a specific, three-phased approach to golf that aligns with their social distancing guidelines for the broader economy. Each phase includes medically endorsed operational protocols when it comes to social distancing, the sanitation of physical facilities and the health of you and your staff which are specifically outlined in the “Operations Playbook”.
We will continue to work closely with our Allied Golf Organizations and the CDC to update the “Operations Playbook” when appropriate to provide you with the most up-to-date and relevant information. Please look for these updates each week in our “Five Things To Know” email.
To learn more regarding each phase, please read through the “Back2Golf Guidelines” document here and the “Back2Golf Operations Playbook” also hosted on PGA.org here.
Best,
John Easterbrook, PGA
Chief Membership Officer
PGA of America
Dear Member,
As you are aware, in response to the severe challenges impacting golf communities nationwide, the Golf Emergency Relief Fund was established to provide short-term financial assistance to certain individuals facing significant financial hardship, with an initial focus on those impacted by COVID-19.
As we have seen over the last few weeks – as our communities respond to COVID-19 – the more we are forced to stay apart, the more we are reminded of how connected we all truly are. We are pleased to announce that E4E Relief awarded in excess of $4 million to over 3,300 individuals during Phase 1 of the Golf Emergency Relief Fund.
Initiated through a lead pledge by the PGA of America, the fund will continue to provide grants to industry professionals, including golf association members, employees of local/state golf associations, caddies and certain professionals playing on developmental tours to help offset financial hardships, such as basic needs, living and medical expenses.
Applications for Phase 2 grants begin on Wednesday, May 27. Phase 2 is another opportunity to assist those economically impacted by the pandemic. Eligible workers will have the opportunity to apply for Phase 2 grants of up to $3,500. Individuals receiving grants through the first phase will be eligible to apply for grants in the second phase but the maximum amount an individual can receive in aggregate from the first and second phase is $3,500. Individuals who did not apply for Phase 1, and those who were denied during Phase 1, are still eligible to apply for Phase 2.
The second phase will have a longer application process and distribute grants as reviewed and approved by E4E Relief on a rolling basis. Documentation needed will vary based on the type of expenses requested. Although Phase 2 is a needs-based analysis and not the same process as Phase I, grants will be approved on a rolling basis. Accordingly, applicants are encouraged to submit early in the process, and make all requested expense-related documentation available to E4E Relief as soon as possible.
The PGA’s contribution to the Golf Emergency Relief Fund included every member of the executive leadership team voluntarily reducing their compensation, and additionally, personal donations from members of the PGA Board of Directors have been pledged.
Please continue to refer to the application page on golf.e4erelief.org for additional information, questions and supplemental documentation required for Phase 2.
Please note that the distribution of funds for grants reviewed and approved by E4E Relief in Phase 1 of the Golf Emergency Relief Fund concluded on May 21, 2020.
It has been through the contributions and support of many throughout the golf industry, including Allied Associations, that the Golf Emergency Relief Fund has been such an important source of help for many in need.
Respectfully,
Suzy Whaley, PGA
President
PGA of America
Seth Waugh
CEO
PGA of America
We hope that you have enjoyed our weekly video updates. Our latest version features a Q&A on Back2Golf, an update on the 2020 PGA Professional Championship and helpful resources for PGA Professionals. You can view this week’s video by clicking here.
Note, you will need to be logged into PGA.org to view.
This will be our last video for the full membership for the time being as golf reopens and you get back to work. We will shift our focus to a Section-based approach for webinars and other related communication. As facilities reopen at different times and phases across the country, we want to make sure the messages are more localized for you based on what is happening in your particular geography.
Please check with your local section for the latest updates related to your area and continue to check our resources page on PGA.org for the most up-to-date information.
Most importantly, we wanted to let you know how much we appreciate you and how much we are inspired by you.
Thank you for all that you do for our sport and we look forward to seeing you all soon.
All our best,
Suzy and Seth
Dear PGA Member,
As states and communities across the country begin to re-open their economies, we are excited to share with you, Back2Golf, which was put together in collaboration with our Allied Golf Organizations. This plan has been reviewed and is in alignment with the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Back2Golf is a comprehensive plan that allows golf to reopen where closed and remain open responsibly while observing recommended social distancing guidelines.
This plan, which includes “Back2Golf Guidelines” and a corresponding “Back2Golf Operations Playbook” is based on the operational underpinnings in “Guidelines Opening Up America Again” published by the White House and the CDC. It includes a specific, three-phased approach to golf that aligns with their social distancing guidelines for the broader economy. Each phase includes medically endorsed operational protocols when it comes to social distancing, the sanitation of physical facilities and the health of you and your staff which are specifically outlined in the “Operations Playbook”.
We will continue to work closely with our Allied Golf Organizations and the CDC to update the “Operations Playbook” when appropriate to provide you with the most up-to-date and relevant information. Please look for these updates each week in our “Five Things To Know” email.
To learn more regarding each phase, please read through the “Back2Golf Guidelines” document here and the “Back2Golf Operations Playbook” also hosted on PGA.org here.
Best,
John Easterbrook, PGA
Chief Membership Officer
PGA of America
As your President and CEO, we continue to provide you comprehensive updates on what we are doing as an Association in our response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Our latest video highlights some of the great work being done in our sections and answers your questions about the Golf Emergency Relief Fund, the latest updates to (c)(6)s and (c)(7)s being ineligible for government funding and our plan for getting people back to golf in a safe and healthy way. You can view this week’s video by clicking here.
Note, you will need to be logged into PGA.org to view.
These videos are meant to address the issues that matter most to you all out in the field and provide resources that are available to you during this time of crisis. If you have a specific question, submit it here.
Please continue to check our resources page on PGA.org for the latest updates and information and continue to be safe, be healthy, be patient, be kind and be smart.
All our best,
Suzy and Seth
As your President and CEO, we continue to provide you comprehensive updates on what we are doing as an Association in our response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Our latest video answers your questions about the Golf Emergency Relief Fund, which launched on April 16. You can view this week’s video by clicking here.
Note, you will need to be logged into PGA.org to view.
These videos are meant to address the issues that matter most to you all out in the field and provide resources that are available to you during this time of crisis. If you have a specific question, submit it here.
Please continue to check our resources page on PGA.org for the latest updates and information and continue to be safe, be healthy, be patient, be kind and be smart.
All our best,
Suzy and Seth
To apply for assistance from the Golf Emergency Relief Fund and to find further details, visit relief.golf. Applications will be live this Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 2 p.m. ET.
Dear PGA Member,
During these incredibly challenging times, many people working in golf, who are normally there for others, are now in need of help themselves. Our friends, colleagues and their families need our support right away. We have to ensure that the heart and soul of our game—our people—are able to get back on their feet and continue to serve others down the road.
In response to the severe challenges impacting golf communities nationwide, we are announcing today that we have established a brand new Golf Emergency Relief Fund.
The fund is designed to provide short-term financial assistance to certain individuals working in the golf industry, including PGA of America Professionals, who are facing significant financial hardship right now, including those suffering as a result of COVID-19.
For this relief effort, the PGA of America has made a lead pledge of $5 million, plus a matching fund for gifts from third parties of up to $2.5 million. The initial contribution includes every member of the PGA’s executive leadership team voluntarily reducing their compensation. Personal donations have also been made from our Board of Directors. With matching, we hope the fund grows to over $10 million.
The effort is also being supported in various ways by a number of industry organizations, including the GCSAA, PGA TOUR, LPGA, USGA, NGCOA and AGM.
The fund is managed by E4E Relief, an independent third-party public charity, which will provide grants to certain industry workers, including golf association members, employees of local/state golf associations, caddies and certain professionals playing on developmental tours to help offset COVID-19 related financial hardships, such as living and medical expenses.
For a complete list of individuals that may be eligible, click here.
Further details around eligibility are forthcoming, with applications being accepted starting this Thursday, April 16 at 2 p.m. ET at relief.golf.
To read the press release announcing the fund, please click here.
FAQs as they become available will also be posted on relief.golf.
We need to come to the aid of those who make this game we love so special, to help ensure their livelihood. We hope that you will help spread the word among your golf industry friends and colleagues about the availability of the new Golf Emergency Relief Fund.
We are here for you, and we are here to help, because the golf industry needs our compassionate support now more than ever.
Respectfully,
Suzy Whaley, PGA
President
PGA of America
Seth Waugh
CEO
PGA of America
As your President and CEO, we continue to provide you with comprehensive updates on what we are doing as an Association in our response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Our latest video answers your questions about the Golf Emergency Relief Fund, PGA of America’s stance on golf being played and what the PGA of America has done to date to help our PGA Professionals and Sections since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic. You can view this week’s video by clicking here.
Note, you will need to be logged into PGA.org to view.
These videos are meant to address the issues that matter most to you all out in the field and provide resources that are available to you during this time of crisis. If you have a specific question, submit it here.
Please continue to check our resources page on PGA.org for the latest updates and information and continue to be safe, be healthy, be patient, be kind and be smart.
All our best,
Suzy and Seth
As your President and CEO, we continue to provide you with comprehensive updates on what we are doing as an Association in our response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Our latest video includes an interview with Tony Fratto, the founder of Hamilton Place Strategies, who worked in the White House and Treasury Department during the Bush Administration where he was deeply involved in all the policy actions during the last crisis and recession. In his current role, he has years of experience helping organizations understand legislation coming out of DC. Listen to him explain how the recently passed CARES Act can help PGA Professionals by clicking here.
Note, you will need to be logged into PGA.org to view.
These videos are meant to address the issues that matter most to you out in the field and provide resources that are available to you during this time of crisis. If you have a specific question, please submit it here.
We ask that if you have a specific question for Tony related to the CARES Act that you submit it by 9 a.m. on Monday so that it can be addressed during a future PGA of America CARES Act Town Hall.
Please continue to check our resources page on PGA.org for the latest updates and continue to be safe, be healthy, be patient, be kind and be smart.
All our best,
Suzy and Seth
We understand this is a very confusing, scary and painful time. We promise that we have been, and will continue to work diligently on your behalf to provide whatever relief, information and connection we possibly can. In accordance with tax rules applicable to 501(c) 6 not-for-profit organizations, the PGA of America must collect annual dues. Please note that we will do so under revamped procedures that take into account the significant challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic for our Members and Sections.
It appears that we may have caused confusion rather than clarity in Friday’s announcement which we will attempt to clear up here. While we wish it was possible to waive dues for all members during these difficult times, we are unfortunately unable to do so consistent with tax rules applicable to the PGA of America as a 501(c) 6 not-for-profit organization. However, understanding the challenges facing our members and in close cooperation with our sections, last Friday we announced revamped procedures that extend the National dues payment deadline until October 31, 2020.
While our intent was to be helpful, we certainly could have been more clear regarding the steps we are taking to help our members and sections during these trying times. We apologize for any confusion and misunderstanding that followed. Please click here for the specific information on PGA.org regarding 2020 dues payment timing. After reviewing this information, please call the PGA Membership Department directly at 1-800-474-2776 with any questions you may have.
This is by no means our last attempt to ease the fear and pain that so many of you are feeling. As mentioned, we have other ideas we are working on that we are hopeful can help to get all of us to the other side of this crisis. We look forward to announcing our further efforts to help as soon as we possibly can.
Thank you,
Suzy Whaley, PGA
President
As your President and CEO, we continue to provide you with comprehensive updates from us on what we are doing as an Association in our response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
To that end, we are providing weekly video updates. To watch our latest video, which includes updates on PGA dues and loans for PGA Professionals and more, click here.
Note, you will need to be logged into PGA.org to view.
These videos are meant to address the issues that matter most to you all out in the field. If you have a specific question, please submit it here.
These updates are also meant to give PGA Professionals increased transparency into our processes and a look at the resources that are available to you during this time of crisis.
Please continue to check our resources page on PGA.org for the latest updates and continue to be safe, be healthy, be patient, be kind and be smart.
All our best,
Suzy and Seth
As your President and CEO, we want to continue to provide you with comprehensive updates from us on what we are doing as an Association in our response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
To that end, we will be providing weekly video updates that will begin with this one. To watch the video, you will need to be logged into PGA.org. Click here to watch video.
These updates are meant to give PGA Professionals increased transparency into our processes and a look at the resources that are available to you during this time of crisis.
Following today’s debut video, we will also be opening it up to questions from you to help us address the issues that matter most to you all out in the field. If you have a specific question, please submit it here. We may not get to all of your questions on next week’s update, but will try to answer as many as possible.
In the meantime, continue to check our resources page on PGA.org for the latest updates and continue to be safe, be healthy, be patient, be kind and be smart.
All our best,
Suzy and Seth
As the information surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, we wanted to provide a central location that you and your facilities can use to find the latest and most up-to-date information from the PGA of America and our golf industry partners.
Coronavirus Resources for PGA Members
While we know that things vary across the 41 Sections and from facility to facility, we believe the resources page provides useful information and tools for any PGA Member, regardless of their role or location.
As this is a fluid situation, continue to check PGA.org for the latest information.
In the meantime, please be safe, be healthy, be patient, be kind and be smart.
Suzy, Jim, and John
PGA PROFESSIONALS, THEIR FACILITIES AND THE GOLF INDUSTRY
PGA HQ staff will be operating remotely effective Monday; while Valhalla and PGA Golf Club remain open to the public. We also provided a set of common-sense recommendations for consideration by operators. We have committed to keeping PGA Professionals up-to-date through “Five Things to Know” and PGA.org on a regular basis. From an MSR and education perspective, please note the following:
(For full message, CLICK HERE)
B2G Phase Update:
With NC Governor Cooper moving to Phase 2.5 this Friday, September 4th, the Carolinas PGA has updated the current Back2Golf Playbook Version 4.0 as it relates to both states.
CLICK HERE for the updated Carolinas PGA Back2Golf Playbook.
The primary updates for the golfing community are for North Carolina only as follows: (1) mass gathering limits will increase to 25 people indoors and 50 people outdoors and (2) gyms may open at 30% capacity. The NC order requiring facial coverings remains unchanged.
Please note that “Cart Operations” remain unchanged for both states as follows below, however, in both NC and SC if a plastic divider shield is installed in the cart, neither the driver or passenger is required to wear a facial cloth covering:
North Carolina:
Two people are permitted to ride together in a cart if they live in the same household without a facial cloth covering. If two people who do NOT live in the same household are sharing a cart, a facial cloth covering is required.
South Carolina:
Two people are permitted to ride together in a cart if they live in the same household without a facial cloth covering. If two people who do NOT live in the same household are sharing a cart, a facial cloth covering is strongly recommended.
Note: For both SC and NC any stricter local city or county mandates continue to supersede the B2G guidance and should be strictly followed.
Please continue to safely and responsibly operate your facility using the most current state orders listed below:
South Carolina Executive Orders
North Carolina Executive Orders
The B2G guidance is to be utilized as strongly recommended guidelines that were determined by our allied golf associations and the CDC, and not as a mandate. It is up to each individual CPGA facility to determine the best practices to ensure safety and compliance at your respective golf facility.
Carolinas PGA Professionals & Associates:
Good afternoon! I hope you and your families are doing well during this challenging time. With yesterday’s announcement from NC Governor Cooper with more stringent requirements for wearing face masks while in public, the Carolinas PGA has updated the current Back2Golf Playbook Version 4.0 as it relates to both states.
The update relates to North Carolina “Cart Operations” as follows:
North Carolina:
Two people are permitted to ride together in a cart if they live in the same household without a facial cloth covering. If two people who do NOT live in the same household are sharing a cart, a facial cloth covering is required.
South Carolina remains the same, as follows:
South Carolina:
Two people are permitted to ride together in a cart if they live in the same household without a facial cloth covering. If two people who do NOT live in the same household are sharing a cart, a facial cloth covering is strongly recommended.
The Carolinas PGA has updated this document as it relates to NC and SC orders issued by each state’s respective governor. Please CLICK HERE to review this updated document. It is also available on our COVID-19 webpage.
Note: For both SC and NC any stricter local city or county mandates continue to supersede the B2G guidance and should be strictly followed.
Please continue to safely and responsibly operate your facility using the most current state orders listed below:
South Carolina Executive Orders
North Carolina Executive Orders
The B2G guidance is to be utilized as strongly recommended guidelines that were determined by our allied golf associations and the CDC, and not as a mandate. It is up to each individual CPGA facility to determine the best practices to ensure safety and compliance at your respective golf facility.
We will continue to update the membership with new developments as it relates to our staff and B2G phases for each state. Please do not hesitate to contact an officer, board member or Executive Director Jeff Abbot with any questions.
Sincerely,
Bob Byrnes, PGA
Carolinas PGA, President
Hope Valley CC, Head Professional
bbyrnes@hvcc.org
919-943-3667 (cell)
Carolinas PGA Professionals & Associates:
Good morning! I hope everyone continues to be safe and well during this challenging time. As you are hopefully aware, both SC Governor McMaster and NC Governor Cooper held press conferences yesterday to ease COVID-19 restrictions. As such, we wanted to update our Carolinas PGA Professionals on our current Back2Golf Playbook Version 3.0 (click HERE to view) status for each state:
South Carolina: Phase 2
Effective Date: Friday, May 22
For more information please CLICK HERE to view details of SC Governor McMaster’s May 18 press conference/update.
North Carolina: Phase 2 – with the following exceptions to the B2G Ops Playbook:
– Outdoor gatherings of up to 25 people is approved (not 50 people as referenced in the B2G for play, practice facilities, golf events and youth activities)
– Bars and Gyms must remain closed
– Inside Dining & Pools may open at 50% capacity
Effective Date: Friday, May 22 @ 5:00 pm
For more information please CLICK HERE to view details of NC Governor Cooper’s May 18 press conference/update.
Golf Cart Guidance: As of Friday, May 22 at 5:00 pm NC golf courses will join SC in allowing 2 passengers per cart regardless of household. Phase 2 of the B2G Playbook Cart Operations states: “Approved pairings may ride in properly sanitized golf carts.” “Approved Pairings” refers to the facility’s decision to responsibly approve who and how many people may ride in a cart based on the facility’s rules and any stricter city or county ordinance.”
Please note for both SC and NC any stricter local city or county mandates continue to supersede the B2G guidance and should be strictly followed.
Please continue to safely and responsibly operate your facility using the most current state orders listed below:
South Carolina Executive Orders
North Carolina Executive Orders
The B2G guidance are to be utilized as strongly recommended guidelines that were determined by our allied golf associations and the CDC, and not as a mandate. It is up to each individual CPGA facility to determine the best practices to ensure safety and compliance at your respective golf facility.
We will continue to update the membership with new developments as it relates to B2G phases for each state. Please do not hesitate to contact a board member or section staff with any questions.
Sincerely,
Bob Byrnes, PGA
Carolinas PGA, President
Hope Valley CC, Head Professional
bbyrnes@hvcc.org
919-943-3667 (cell)
Carolinas PGA Professionals & Associates:
Good afternoon! I hope everyone is safe and well. As we messaged last Tuesday (May 5), our Board of Directors has adopted the Back2Golf Guidelines and Operations Playbook to guide our Carolinas golf operators to our “new normal.” Last Friday, both SC Governor McMaster and NC Governor Cooper held important press conferences with new updates to their state ordinances. Please read below the implications for our members in each state:
SOUTH CAROLINA: Remains in B2G Phase 1
Phase 1 Exception – Single Rider Cart Restriction is lifted on Monday, May 11
The allied golf leaders have been working closely with the SC Tourism Resilience Task Force on the re-opening of tourism related industry. On Friday, May 8 Governor McMaster announced that “inside dining” was allowed in a restricted capacity starting Monday, May 11. “Inside Dining” was the key event to allow two (2) people per cart. While SC remains in Phase 1, SC golf courses now have the discretion to lift the single rider cart restriction and move to two (2) people per cart. The Section will continue to monitor SC state guidance on approved gathering numbers and additional business re-openings to potentially move into Phase 2. Please refer to the Operations Playbook for additional guidance on golf operations.
NORTH CAROLINA: Remains in B2G Phase 1
The allied golf leaders sent a letter on Friday, May 8 to Governor Cooper advising his leadership that our CPGA golf facilities would use the Operations Playbook’s three (3) phased guidance in alignment with the State of North Carolina’s three (3) phases. Per Governor Cooper’s press conference yesterday, effective at 5 pm on Friday, May 8 North Carolina entered Phase 1. As such, our NC golf courses remain in Phase 1 of the B2G Operations Playbook. When NC moves to Phase 2 the single rider cart restriction will be lifted. It is anticipated that NC could move to Phase 2 in 2-3 weeks (May 22-29). As such, NC golf courses should continue single rider golf carts only (except for members of the same household). Please refer to the Operations Playbook for additional guidance on golf operations.
Please note for both SC and NC any stricter local city or county mandates continue to supersede the B2G guidance and should be strictly followed.
The B2G guidance are to be utilized as strongly recommended guidelines that were determined by our allied golf associations and the CDC, and not as a mandate. It is up to each individual CPGA facility to determine the best practices to ensure safety and compliance at your respective golf facility.
We are truly grateful to everyone for your patience and for following the safe practices established by our national and Carolinas golf association allies. Our working together has kept golf open throughout the pandemic while providing safe recreation to thousands of residents.
We will continue to update the membership with new developments as it relates to B2G phases for each state. Please do not hesitate to contact a board member or section staff with any questions.
Sincerely,
Bob Byrnes, PGA
Carolinas PGA, President
Hope Valley CC, Head Professional
bbyrnes@hvcc.org
919-943-3667 (cell)
Good afternoon Carolinas PGA Professionals & Associates:
I hope this message finds everyone doing well as we progress through these unprecedented times. The Officers, Board, and Section Staff come to you today with some important updates.
The Carolinas PGA has extended the postponement of all events and activities through Wednesday, May 27. This includes all section-run tournaments, chapter events, PATs, and sanctioned pro-ams.
As you are hopefully aware, Back2Golf was released last week by the PGA of America and Allied Golf Organizations to guide golf facilities in staying compliant as America begins to re-open golf. Our Board of Directors is using this resource with applicable state ordinances to guide our re-opening decisions in the Carolinas.
We encourage you to review the Back2Golf Guidelines and the Back2Golf Playbook to prepare your facilities for the upcoming transitions. Both NC and SC are currently in Phase One of the Back2Golf guidelines, and we will offer additional guidance with new state developments. The document is “live” and will be updated on PGA.org.
The Section is working closely with the allied golf associations to determine additional guidance as it relates to single rider golf carts. We hope to offer new guidance as certain applicable business restrictions are lifted in each state.
Please note that more restrictive county or city guidelines will supersede any section guidance. We appreciate all of our PGA members’ hard work to keep your facilities safely open. Please continue to let golfer and staff safety serve as your guide.
Our Officers are in conversations daily and the Board is conducting a conference call every two weeks, so please be assured that we have you, our PGA Member, as our top priority. We are here to support you in any way possible so please do not hesitate to reach out if we can be of assistance.
Sincerely,
Bob Byrnes, PGA
Carolinas PGA, President
Hope Valley CC, Head Professional
bbyrnes@hvcc.org
919-943-3667 (cell)
We hope this message continues to find everyone healthy and safe. We are coming to you this afternoon with some very important and crucial information that has been passed along from key contacts from state and county officials that we need social distancing compliance from our players now more than ever in order for golf to continue during this time.
Under both NC and SC ordinances, we are fortunate that golf courses are allowed to operate, but they need to follow specific guidelines in order to remain compliant. FAILURE BY A SINGLE COURSE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN THE LOSS OF OUR ABILITY TO MAINTAIN EVEN LIMITED GOLF OPERATIONS IN THE CAROLINAS.
Unfortunately, it has been brought to our attention that many courses around the Carolinas Section are not adhering to local & state guidelines. Please follow this URGENT request and do everything you can to police this through peer review. Please reach out to other facilities in your area to encourage them to comply!
To recap the guidelines:
Some best practices to pass along to your players to help everyone adhere to these guidelines:
This is a true global health emergency, and we are asking each of you to help be part of the solution. Please model the behaviors outlined for safe golf. Be mindful that we are under persistent surveillance for compliance, and we SHOULD NOT put our golf facilities and personnel at risk because of non-compliance on the part of even one golfer.
Thank you for your understanding and for being part of the solution.
Sincerely,
Bob Byrnes, PGA
CPGA President
Jeff Abbot
Executive Director
Good afternoon! I hope you and your families are safe during this challenging time. Please know that your safety is our utmost concern. We are continually updating our COVID-19 webpage and our awaiting some important updates from the PGA of America as it relates to the CARES and Families First Coronavirus Response Act. We will add these resources to our website as soon as they are received.
There have been numerous questions as it relates to interpretations of state and local ordinances, the most challenging has centered on single rider cart use. The Carolinas PGA Officers, with feedback from allied golf organizations’ leadership, have developed the following Single Rider Cart Use Recommendations.
Please read and implement these strongly recommended guidelines. It is critical that all golf courses that choose to remain open adhere to these guidelines to protect their guests and staff. Failure by a single course to follow these rules may result in the loss of our ability as an industry to provide a vital, essential activity to the public when it needs it most.
Please continue to reach out to me, and our staff, if there is anything we can do to serve you during this challenging time. Stay positive as a brighter future is on the horizon!
Sincerely,
Jeff Abbot
Executive Director
Good afternoon! I hope you and your families are safe during this unprecedented time. I have been working closely with our officers, board, and staff as we navigate these unchartered waters. The section and our allied associations have contacted state officials to keep golf facilities open as an activity for the public to enjoy, so long as they maintain a safe environment. We will continue to stay in contact with state officials to make recommendations as this fluid situation evolves.
With so much uncertainty on the horizon, I wanted to reach out to our members and share some things we can all do to keep us engaged in our business until we can return to our normal lives. We have compiled a list of online activities through the PGA of America (on the last tab). We hope that you will use these not just to pass the time, but as an opportunity to draw on these tools to better prepare you for this season and beyond. Please click HERE to visit our dedicated COVID-19 website page for continuous updates, best practices, and important information on the ever-changing situation.
Given the continually evolving nature of the current COVID-19 crisis, the Carolinas Section will extend the postponement of all Section activities/events through Sunday, May 17.
Carolinas PGA Professionals, Associates, and Community:
Given the escalating concerns regarding the rapid spread and still unknown threat of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and following the guidance of the PGA of America, the Carolinas Section will postpone all Section activities/events effective immediately through Sunday, April 5.
This includes the CPGA Players Championship, upcoming Chapter Meetings (Lowcountry, Palmetto, Cape Fear, Grand Strand, & Sandhills), PAT’s, and PGA HOPE Programs. As for PGA Jr. League programs, we strongly recommend suspending any practice, try-outs, meetings, etc. that you plan on hosting within this time frame.
Section Headquarters Staff will begin working remotely on Monday, March 16th for the foreseeable future. All operations and services will continue as normal, and we will maintain consistent levels of service. If you should need to get into contact, please click HERE to find each Staff Member’s direct line and email address.
Our top priorities during this time are caring for the health of our PGA professionals, their staff and members; preventing the virus from infiltrating our facilities and gatherings; and contributing to public health efforts to stem the spread of this virus throughout our golf and civic communities.
Please continue to follow local and regional guidance on the outbreak, and let us know if we can do anything for you during this challenging time.
The CPGA Team
Dear Member,
As you are aware, in response to the severe challenges impacting golf communities nationwide, the Golf Emergency Relief Fund was established to provide short-term financial assistance to certain individuals facing significant financial hardship, with an initial focus on those impacted by COVID-19.
As we have seen over the last few weeks – as our communities respond to COVID-19 – the more we are forced to stay apart, the more we are reminded of how connected we all truly are. We are pleased to announce that E4E Relief awarded in excess of $4 million to over 3,300 individuals during Phase 1 of the Golf Emergency Relief Fund.
Initiated through a lead pledge by the PGA of America, the fund will continue to provide grants to industry professionals, including golf association members, employees of local/state golf associations, caddies and certain professionals playing on developmental tours to help offset financial hardships, such as basic needs, living and medical expenses.
Applications for Phase 2 grants begin on Wednesday, May 27. Phase 2 is another opportunity to assist those economically impacted by the pandemic. Eligible workers will have the opportunity to apply for Phase 2 grants of up to $3,500. Individuals receiving grants through the first phase will be eligible to apply for grants in the second phase but the maximum amount an individual can receive in aggregate from the first and second phase is $3,500. Individuals who did not apply for Phase 1, and those who were denied during Phase 1, are still eligible to apply for Phase 2.
The second phase will have a longer application process and distribute grants as reviewed and approved by E4E Relief on a rolling basis. Documentation needed will vary based on the type of expenses requested. Although Phase 2 is a needs-based analysis and not the same process as Phase I, grants will be approved on a rolling basis. Accordingly, applicants are encouraged to submit early in the process, and make all requested expense-related documentation available to E4E Relief as soon as possible.
The PGA’s contribution to the Golf Emergency Relief Fund included every member of the executive leadership team voluntarily reducing their compensation, and additionally, personal donations from members of the PGA Board of Directors have been pledged.
Please continue to refer to the application page on golf.e4erelief.org for additional information, questions and supplemental documentation required for Phase 2.
Please note that the distribution of funds for grants reviewed and approved by E4E Relief in Phase 1 of the Golf Emergency Relief Fund concluded on May 21, 2020.
It has been through the contributions and support of many throughout the golf industry, including Allied Associations, that the Golf Emergency Relief Fund has been such an important source of help for many in need.
Respectfully,
Suzy Whaley, PGA
President
PGA of America
Seth Waugh
CEO
PGA of America
Anyone who registered by Friday, April 17, 2020 at 2 p.m. but was unable to complete the application process will have until TODAY, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 4 pm ET to complete. The time of registration (not the time of application submission) is the moment in time deemed effective. Apply here.
Due to overwhelming response, E4E Relief will be closing registrations for Phase 1 of the Golf Emergency Relief Fund at 2 pm ET today (April 17, 2020).
As a reminder, applications are received on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that as it relates to the first-come, first-serve nature of the grant approvals, the time of registration (not the time of application submission) is the moment in time deemed effective. Anyone who registered but was unable to complete the application process will have until Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 4 pm ET to complete the application process.
On Thursday, April 16, as a result of the high volume of people seeking to apply for a grant in a very concentrated window of time, E4E Relief experienced loading issues causing difficulty for applicants to complete their application, after registering on the site. Those who were deemed ineligible during the initial pre-screening questions will have another opportunity to review the information they provided to ensure the accuracy of information and re-submit their application.
Thank you for your understanding and patience. We will communicate further details on Phase 2 of the Golf Emergency Relief Fund as they become available from E4E.
For questions or assistance, please call 833-386-0338 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. ET or contact golf@e4erelief.org. You can also visit the Golf Emergency Relief Fund FAQs here. E4E will be the sole group reviewing and approving or disapproving all applications.
https://news.pga.org/members/
To apply for assistance from the Golf Emergency Relief Fund and to find further details, visit relief.golf. Applications will be live this Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 2 p.m. ET.
Dear PGA Member,
During these incredibly challenging times, many people working in golf, who are normally there for others, are now in need of help themselves. Our friends, colleagues and their families need our support right away. We have to ensure that the heart and soul of our game—our people—are able to get back on their feet and continue to serve others down the road.
In response to the severe challenges impacting golf communities nationwide, we are announcing today that we have established a brand new Golf Emergency Relief Fund.
The fund is designed to provide short-term financial assistance to certain individuals working in the golf industry, including PGA of America Professionals, who are facing significant financial hardship right now, including those suffering as a result of COVID-19.
For this relief effort, the PGA of America has made a lead pledge of $5 million, plus a matching fund for gifts from third parties of up to $2.5 million. The initial contribution includes every member of the PGA’s executive leadership team voluntarily reducing their compensation. Personal donations have also been made from our Board of Directors. With matching, we hope the fund grows to over $10 million.
The effort is also being supported in various ways by a number of industry organizations, including the GCSAA, PGA TOUR, LPGA, USGA, NGCOA and AGM.
The fund is managed by E4E Relief, an independent third-party public charity, which will provide grants to certain industry workers, including golf association members, employees of local/state golf associations, caddies and certain professionals playing on developmental tours to help offset COVID-19 related financial hardships, such as living and medical expenses.
For a complete list of individuals that may be eligible, click here.
Further details around eligibility are forthcoming, with applications being accepted starting this Thursday, April 16 at 2 p.m. ET at relief.golf.
To read the press release announcing the fund, please click here.
FAQs as they become available will also be posted on relief.golf.
We need to come to the aid of those who make this game we love so special, to help ensure their livelihood. We hope that you will help spread the word among your golf industry friends and colleagues about the availability of the new Golf Emergency Relief Fund.
We are here for you, and we are here to help, because the golf industry needs our compassionate support now more than ever.
Respectfully,
Suzy Whaley, PGA
President
PGA of America
Seth Waugh
CEO
PGA of America
There have been numerous questions as it relates to interpretations of state and local ordinances, the most challenging has centered on single rider cart use. The Carolinas PGA Officers, with feedback from allied golf organizations’ leadership, have developed the following Single Rider Cart Use Information. Click HERE to access the information.
The U.S. Senate passed the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide relief to Americans and businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy.
Please see this file with information compiled by our partner GolfProPayments on the CARES Act and loans to keep your facility or business open and your employees working.
The Section’s banking partner Truist can fulfill such loans to existing banking customers. Click here for information. If you are not a current Truist customer, we encourage you to contact your bank for information.
The SBA works with a number of local partners to counsel, mentor, and train small businesses. Click here to search for local assistance near you.
Or, you may benefit from watching these two Youtube videos on the Paycheck Protection Program.
Friends and colleagues,
Golf has now been given a “yellow light” to reopen golf courses in all 50 states, which is reflected in our latest forecast of 95% of courses being open for at least some level of play by next week. There are still some local government orders keeping golf closed in metro areas like New York City, Washington D.C. and Chicago. Golf retail, both on- and off-course, is also coming back, trailing course openings but headed in the same direction. And golf consumer anxiety – emotional and financial – is easing. For the latest research and best insights, you know where to go: https://thengfq.com/covid-19.
While it’s encouraging to see the golf business making a comeback, this isn’t business as usual, not from the standpoint of golf course operations, or from golfers’ compliance and responsibility. Golf course operators have specific safety protocols to follow, as do golfers.
Golf has been given the go-ahead because it’s considered a relatively safe activity when social distancing is maintained and other precautions are followed. But make no mistake, what has been given can be taken away. It’s now up to both golf course operators and golfers to keep golf open. Bad behavior will get noticed, and possibly recorded on a smart phone. One course in Florida was recently shut down by the local sheriff’s department for flagrant safety violations.
This isn’t just the beer cooler crowd we’re talking about. Many private club boards are struggling with disciplinary decisions concerning members who refuse to follow the rules.
This is why NGF is sending a message this week to golf courses around the country, encouraging operators to follow the excellent guidance that’s been provided by leading golf associations, and reminding golfers that it’s up to them whether golf courses continue to remain open for play.
For golfers who’ve wondered about the pros and cons of celebrity status, they’ve got a taste of it now, with potential paparazzi ready to record the slightest misstep.
Until next week,
Joe
Joseph F Beditz, Ph.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer
National Golf Foundation
Friends and colleagues,
With 47 states now allowing golf as a safe, outdoor activity for their residents, U.S golf facilities open for play jumped from 58% to 79% as of the first weekend of May.
In this week’s update to our COVID-19 impacts page, you’ll find our latest openings forecast, and find out which regions drove last week’s increase.
But having almost 80% of courses open for play is not the same as a “green light” for golf. It’s much more of a “yellow light.” There are still serious restrictions — for operators and golfers alike – including many state mandates prohibiting pro shops from opening, banning the use of golf cars, or restricting F&B operations. In a state like New Jersey with 16-minute tee time intervals and twosomes, that’s eight people on the golf course an hour. That’s not yet “open,” and golf is probably being provided “below cost” in some places where revenues are restricted to greens fees only.
More doors were opening at specialty golf retailers too, with accelerated store openings in certain geographies. But even as retail doors open, will golfers follow? Our latest consumer research suggests many will continue exercise caution and seek to avoid unnecessary exposure to virus risk. Details here.
As I’ll continue to say, golf has an opportunity to lead by example, showing it can be played safely and responsibly in the midst of a pandemic. Course owners and operators need to keep following local rules and adjusting to our “new normal.” And we need to continue to remind golfers that they’re playing before the biggest gallery of their lives, as well-publicized screwups could turn the yellow lights back to red.
Check out our latest update where we’ve added lots of new and updated information.
Until next week,
Joe
Joseph F Beditz, Ph.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer
National Golf Foundation
Friends and colleagues,
It was “Leap Week” for golf. About a dozen additional states began allowing golf play or announced they soon would, which required us to adjust our forecast of courses open for play twice in the past few days. At the risk of having you skip the details (or your regular Tuesday visit to our COVID-19 impacts page) we decided to let the cat out of the bag today … we are now forecasting 90% of courses in the U.S. to be open for play by May 17.
There are now only three states that continue to forbid golf … Vermont, Maryland and Massachusetts, plus the District of Columbia. (Did you know that Vermont has only one municipal golf course?) And these places account for just 650 golf courses, about 5% of national supply. The other 5% that continue to be closed primarily because of local government restrictions.
Let’s continue to be careful though … golf has really been given a “yellow light,” not a “green light.” The eyes of non-golfers, more than nine out of ten Americans including the vast majority of journalists and politicians, will be on us as we lead the way for participation sports to gradually resume while still in the middle of a serious pandemic. Course owners and operators need to strictly adhere to local requirements, and golfers should be reminded they will be playing before the largest galleries of their lives. I don’t think it would take too many well publicized screwups to cause lights to begin to turn red again.
I only wish the recent surge in the number of courses allowed to resume play was more closely correlated with industry revenues. Given restrictions widely in place, some courses will actually be providing golf “below cost” without normal merchandise, food and beverage, and cart fees bolstering overall revenue per round. Consider, for example, that in NJ tee time intervals have been mandated at 16 minutes for the time being and groups are generally being limited to two players instead of foursomes.
Golf retail continues to be mostly shut down, although we are beginning to see re-openings in that sector. And resort golf is likely to stay soft well into the season given a general reluctance to travel.
So, the business of golf is not out of the woods, but at least now maybe we can say we’ve found our ball and it’s not an unplayable lie.
On the lighter (and brighter) side, one of our heroes on the front lines, an emergency room nurse in Michigan, made her first ever hole-in-one shortly after the state lifted its ban on golf. I hope she gets a plaque or two from somebody. Secondly, Rick Reilly has given us many reasons to smile. Here’s another one, as he captures the appetite that exists for many golfers in his recent Washington Post column about the first things he’ll do when this is all over: “Play 18, eat a hoagie at a crowded table of laughing people, and then play the back 18.”
Stay well,
Joe
Joseph F Beditz, Ph.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer
National Golf Foundation
(4/28/20)
Friends and colleagues,
We may have recorded a turning point for golf course operations last week as more states and counties began allowing play. Our nationally representative telephone survey of golf facilities found 58% open for play, a significant increase over the prior week. And as restrictions continue to be relaxed, we believe the number could rise to 75% or higher by mid-May.
The changes last week were driven by two regions. The Mid-Atlantic U.S census region (which includes strangely only New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania and their combined 1,900 golf courses) went from having less than 1-in-20 courses open for play to almost 1-in-4. And the Great Lakes states of Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois also approved golf courses to reopen with enhanced safety practices in place, including walking-only play in some places.
Closer to home, I’m pleased to announce that golf will resume in Palm Beach County, FL tomorrow. Our county, which claims to be the Golf Capitol of the World, is home to 104 golf facilities, more than 11 U.S. states.
While course openings are increasing, restrictions on pro shops, cart usage and F&B operations will result in lower overall revenue per round for operators. For some, this reduction in revenue could be very challenging. This is a reminder that while news of golf continuing to gain traction as a safe and healthy activity is encouraging, the industry is not out of the woods yet – by any means.
On the consumer side, we’re seeing golfers’ overall anxiety about COVID slowly but steadily decrease as infection and mortality numbers improve. New this week: we’re finding that the “itch” to watch live golf is almost as significant as the itch to play golf itself.
If you have a few minutes, visit the webpage as I’ve touched on only a small sampling of the new and updated information we’ve added to the site today.
Joe
Joseph F Beditz, Ph.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer
National Golf Foundation
(4/25/20)
Friends,
There were some significant developments when it comes to golf operations this week, with Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois all clearing the way for walking-only golf. This after Minnesota allowed its golf courses to open a week ago.
The eased golf restrictions in those first three states in the East North Central region alone means the potential for having another 2,100 courses open for play in the near future. For some perspective, that’s more golf courses just around Lake Michigan than in the entirety of Scotland, Ireland, Spain and South Africa combined.
Our most recent national survey of U.S. facilities – our fifth straight week polling the most representative sample in the industry – shows that more than half of the country’s courses are now open for play. If we additionally factor in the states that have most recently opened (Wisconsin and Michigan on April 24), look ahead to Illinois reopening its courses on May 1, and account for the increasing number of California counties (up to 10 as of this writing) that have given golf the thumbs up, we project that about two-thirds of courses could be open for business by the middle of May or earlier.
Bear in mind this could change at any time, but you can count on us to keep you up to date.
As you’ve probably seen, our special webpage detailing the COVID-19 impact on golf is being regularly updated, with the next full release of national supply figures scheduled for Tuesday, April 28.
As we see this continued progress, it’s a good time to remind ourselves and golfers not only about our opportunity, but about our responsibility. As businesses are progressively phased in during this crisis, golf has always been well-positioned to be at the front of the line given its outdoor nature and conduciveness to social distancing, its broad appeal to participants of all ages, its wealth of physical and mental benefits, and venues that are community assets and amenities. Golf now has an incredible opportunity to lead, not to mention an obligation to set a safe, responsible example for other sports and activities. Done right, this is a chance to show how golf as an industry, and community, can not only weather this crisis but come out of it in a positive light.
Joe
Joseph F Beditz, Ph.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer
National Golf Foundation
(4/21/20)
Hello everyone … hope your week is off to a good start. Here’s your Tuesday update.
Our fourth national survey of golf facilities revealed that 49% of courses in the U.S. were open for play last week. This figure has risen slightly over the past weeks and we expect it to continue to do so as warmer weather creeps further north, Wisconsin allows walking-only play, some private clubs re-open to members in New York, and golf operations resume in a few California counties.
We conducted a cool analysis (no pun intended) of northern golf courses (above the 45th parallel) in order to estimate the potential impact of regularly scheduled seasonal openings. You’ll find our predictions on the webpage, but at this time we don’t expect to see the percentage of courses open for play to significantly increase until more states begin to ease restrictions or grant exceptions for golf. Once that gains some momentum then the tracking will become very dynamic and you’ll be able to see the numbers really begin to rise. Amen to that.
Here’s a quick rundown of other new information you’ll find this week on our COVID-19 impacts page: https://thengfq.com/
There’s a wealth of other information available and our staff continues to work 5-to-9 (yes, 5-to-9) to deliver the latest findings, so I urge you to give it a look. And please be sure to share with others in the golf community.
Once again, all best wishes, and a sincere THANK YOU for supporting our staff with your memberships.
Joe
Joseph F Beditz, Ph.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer
National Golf Foundation
(04/15/20)
Friends and colleagues,
Most of the numbers held pretty steady last week. While golf courses continued to close in parts of the South, more opened in the North, thus we estimate that 48% of all courses in the U.S. are open for play, an increase of 4% week-over-week.
We’ve added more golf consumer data this week too, looking at how golfers anticipate their spending to change in the second half of 2020 across a number of discretionary categories. While we’re still in the thick of this crisis, indicators suggest golf, in many respects, might end up faring better than other categories.
We will continue to conduct our weekly polls of golf courses and golfers in the weeks ahead, and will always have the most current and relevant information available on our website. In fact, the team is already calling our next sample of golf courses, the results of which will be available next Tuesday. So, check back often, but especially on late Tuesday – the day of the week we add the bulk of our most recent research findings.
Here’s your link: https://thengfq.com/
Once again, all best wishes, and a sincere THANK YOU for supporting our staff with your memberships.
Joe
Joseph F Beditz, Ph.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer
National Golf Foundation
Friends and colleagues,
I wanted to share our latest NGF research on the effects of the coronavirus on golf.
In this week’s update you’ll see that in addition to our tracking of golf courses open for play we’ve added results from a new Covid-19 focused study of core golfers. Some overall highlights:
For more complete findings along with data visualizations, including a look at several individual state overviews, visit: www.thengfq.com/covid-
We’ll continue to monitor and report on these and other trends in the weeks ahead and we encourage you to share your ideas for additional research with us.
Once again, all best wishes, and a sincere THANK YOU to those of you who support us with your memberships, which makes our work on behalf of the game and business of golf possible.
Joe
Joseph F Beditz, Ph.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer
National Golf Foundation
jbeditz@ngf.org
o: 561-743-1625
501 N Hwy A1A, Jupiter FL 33477
www.ngf.org
NCA is providing critical Coronavirus Town Halls to ensure you have the tools to make informed decisions at your club during this unprecedented crisis. These webinars are FREE for the entire club community.
Friday: Getting Members on Board with the New Rules
June 5 at 11 ET
The rules have changed as clubs are slowly getting to the new normal. The team from DENEHY Club Thinking Partners, a leading executive search and consulting firm serving the private club industry, will discuss how clubs are adapting and communicating these changes to get buy in from their members.
Experts: Matthew Allnatt, General Manager, Chief Operations Officer, Jonathan Club
Daniel M. Denehy, CCM CHA – President, DENEHY Club Thinking Partners
Bob James, CCM, CCE, CHE – Executive Vice President, DENEHY Club Thinking Partners
Nick Sidorakis, General Manager, Chief Operations Officer, Southern Hills Country Club
June 9 at 11 ET
Join NCA and Avendra’s procurement experts as they provide their latest commodity outlook, including pricing fluctuations to consider and availability of relevant products and services, during COVID-19. They will also offer new reopening and ramp-up guidance for Private Clubs with a focus on enhancing member reassurance and profitability optimization ideas to help you get back to business safely and effectively.
Experts: Cory Dellinger, Senior Director of Operational Consulting, Avendra Consulting Services
Chip McIntyre, Senior Vice President, Strategic Sourcing, Avendra
Missed a Town Hall?
You can listen to previous Coronavirus Town Halls AT THIS LINK. They have hosted many so this is a great resource!
New Financial & Economic Club Resources
NCA has updated our Coronavirus Resource Center with new financial and economic information to help your club better respond to the issue and plan ahead. Resources include FAQs, club financial data, a financial impact overview and much more. Visit the new web page here.
The National Club Association is continuing to closely monitor the COVID-19 crisis and will provide you with the best information available to help your club during this difficult time. Please visit NCA’s revamped Coronavirus Resource Center or reach out to Cindy Vizza at 202-822-9822 or vizza@nationalclub.org for more information.
Personal Finance Outlook: New research conducted by the National Golf Foundation with core golfers analyzes their spending, personal finance and ‘exposure avoidance’ during April and their outlook once things return to normal. See the full article here.
Paycheck Protection Program Breakthrough
As mentioned earlier in today’s industry alert, the latest relief package released by the House has opened up the Paycheck Protection Program to all 501(c) nonprofits, included 501(c)(7) clubs.
This is just the first step in what is sure to be a long process, NCA will continue to work toward a successful conclusion. The legislation is H.R. 6800, the HEROES Act and the language can be found on page 821 and 822.
NCA extends our thanks to all of you who weighed in with your members of Congress to make this happen. By speaking with one voice, we got our message through. While we have a long way to go, please be sure to reach out to your Representatives and thank them for including all 501(c) organizations in the Paycheck Protection Program.
COVID Stat: Safety Sentiments
A recent poll by SSRS and Lot Sports reveals that one in four Americans don’t feel safe at all (light blue) in a group of a few people compared to 21% who feel totally safe (purple).
See the full results and additional surveys here.
As part of our effort to educate clubs on how to safely and effectively navigate this unprecedented crisis, NCA is pleased to share the COVID-19 Club Update. This regular newsletter updates clubs about new resources and guidance from NCA and trusted sources.
NCA General Counsel and Managing Partner, Tenenbaum Law Group PLLC Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Esq., walks clubs through the Payroll Retention Tax Credit and how clubs can access and take advantage of it. Listen here.
COVID-19 Stat: Consumer Spending
A recent Gallup poll showed that consumer spending across all major income groups is down in recent months. Overall, 51% of Americans are spending less, the highest rate since 2010. Forty-seven percent of those who say they are spending less expect it to be temporary compared with 33% who said the same in 2010.
Read the article here.
Legislative Resource
Operations Resources
As a follow-up to Tuesday’s webinar, Achatz is offering a 20% discount to NCA members on his Emergency Action Plan, Hazard Communication Plan and Bloodborne Pathogen Plan in April. Learn more here.
Leadership Resource
Workforce Resource
COVID-19 Stat: Metropolitan Cases Revisited
Last month, NCA shared an interactive chart from The New York Times detailing the rise of COVID-19 cases per metropolitan area. Here is the updated chart revealing a clear flattening trend across metropolitan regions across the country.
Use the resource to see where your region is along the curve and how it compares with others in the United States
Access the charts here.
COVID-19 Updates for Clubs – April 28
NCA VP of Government Relations Joe Trauger breaks down the funding that went into the recent CARES Act supplemental bill, including the EIDL program. He also shares who we’ve been talking to in order to get the latest on future legislation and how the next CARES Act could play out.
Listen here.
Legal Resource
Governance Resource
Operations Resources
As a follow-up to today’s webinar, Achatz is offering a 20% discount to NCA members on his Emergency Action Plan, Hazard Communication Plan and Bloodborne Pathogen Plan this month. Learn more here.
Workforce Resource
Member and Staff Safety Communications
Bishops Bay Country Club in Middleton, Wis., recently published a video showcasing the measures the club is taking to ensure that members and staff remain safe.
Watch the video here.
COVID-19 Updates for Clubs – April 16
NCA VP of Government Relations Joe Trauger explains where COVID-19 relief legislation stands and when we may expect a new bill to be released.Trauger also walks you through NCA’s advocacy efforts to include 501(c)(7) organizations in relief funding. Listen here.
NCA VP of Government Relations Joe Trauger explains new funding efforts for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), who he has been in contact with to get 501(c)(7)s included in the PPP, and how he is personally getting members from his club to contact members of Congress. Listen here.
The National Golf Foundation has conducted ongoing surveys of more than 6,000 golf facilities nationwide to determine how courses are dealing with COVID-19. The survey shows that private facilities, compared to daily fee courses and municipal courses, have the highest percentage of open courses with 52%. This number represents a 5% increase from April 5.
Overall, 49% of U.S. golf courses are currently operating.
To learn more, access NGF’s COVID-19 Update website by clicking here.
COVID-19 Updates for Clubs – April 8
As part of our effort to educate clubs on how to safely and effectively navigate the unprecedented coronavirus crisis, NCA is pleased to share the COVID-19 Club Update. This regular newsletter will feature updates about new COVID-19 resources and guidance from NCA and trusted sources.
NCA Explains EIDL vs PPP Loans
501(c)7 organizations are eligible to receive Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) from the SBA. These loans are not forgivable and offer up to $2 million in assistance. EIDLs may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. The interest rate is 2.75% for nonprofits. The EIDL also has a $10,000 grant that is paid out within 3 days of the application regardless of whether the loan is offered.
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans are forgivable if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities. Currently, 501(c)7 organizations are not eligible for PPP loans.
NCA is working diligently to have clubs included in this program. If clubs are included in the Paycheck Protection Program, clubs can convert their EIDLs into PPP loans.
Contact NCA VP of Government Relations Joe Trauger at trauger@nationalclub.org for more information.
NEW RESOURCES
Coronavirus Resource Center
NCA is continuously updating our Coronavirus Resource Center, which provides guidance from trusted resources in critical club areas. Here are the latest updates to the website.
Legislative Resources
NCA has laid out the benefits clubs received in the recently passed $2.2 trillion CARES Act, package into a simple, easy-to-understand and share document.
Access the document here.
Visit our Legislative page for more resources, FAQs and guidance here.
Today’s NCA COVID-19 Legislative Podcast: What relief can clubs get with EIDLs and what is happening with the Paycheck Projection Program and 501c7s?
Workforce Resource
Membership Resources
Operations Resource
Emergency Legislation Resources
The Department of Labor (DOL) is hosting a national online dialogue to provide employers and employees a chance to offer their perspective as the DOL develops compliance materials and outreach strategies regarding the implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Clubs can participate online here from March 23 through March 29.
Tax Resources
Fitness Professionals Resource
Restaurant Resource
Golf Resource
Live Track the Spread of COVID-19
Track the spread of the coronavirus on national, statewide and local levels in real-time by using the Johns Hopkins interactive live map.
COVID-19 Club Stat
NCA asked March 20 attendees of our Coronavirus Town Hall, “Your Club is Closing, Now What?” how far in advance have their clubs cancelled events. We received 124 responses. Here are the results.
COVID-19 Club Stat
NCA asked March 16 attendees of our Coronavirus Town Hall for Clubs what modifcations they are making at their own clubs to mitigate risk of COVID-19. We received 1,063 responses. Here are the results.
COVID-19 News Updates
Temporary Restrictions on Bars & Restaurants
Q&A: My club is closed, what kinds of offsite programming can I offer members to keep them engaged?
Clubs can utilize numerous communications platforms to send information, share instructional videos, organize live meetings and social events, offer tips and best practices, and deliver other important information to keep members updated and engaged. Here are several ideas we have seen from clubs across the country:
COVID-19 News Updates
I. Gov. McMaster of South Carolina has just announced that he is lifting the state’s “Work or Home” order as of Monday, May 4; and, at the same time, restaurants in SC may begin to service outdoor dining areas. Be aware, however, that the same spacing requirements are in place. CLICK HERE for a summary of the order and the outdoor dining requirements.
II. Your fellow Carolinas managers are currently looking for the following resources. I am also searching, but if you have anything that you have found OR put together yourself and will share, please let me know asap. patricia@carolinascmaa.org
a. Employee Training Videos on the COVID-19 issues (sanitation, spacing, etc.) that your staff will be dealing with upon reopening.
b. Fitness Center (all aspects) reopening checklists.
III. I have been searching for health wellness product sources and have come across a couple for you: DiscountMugs has a lot of products – masks, sanitizer, thermometers, and so on IN STOCK – CLICK HERE; Stanley Steemer has sanitizing equipment and products for facilities – CLICK HERE.
IV. CLICK HERE for an article from Golf Inc.: “5 Ways to Rebuild Customer Confidence Post COVID-19”
V. CLICK HERE for CMAA’s excellent summary of “Considerations for Re-opening a Club Post COVID-19.”
I. CLICK HERE for a listing of all North Carolina county government websites, which may help you keep up with what’s happening locally for your club! Thank you Tonya Herrick (Charlotte City Club) for compiling this list!
And here again is the listing for all South Carolina county government websites (and some state and federal). (Thank you again, Kristi Suddeth/Fripp Island Resort Club). CLICK HERE
II. Upcoming Webinars:
Friday, April 24
NCA 11:30 Status Check: What Is Available for Clubs and What Are We Asking for from Congress?
REGISTER
CMAA 2:00 pm Employee Assistance Funds
REGISTER
Tuesday, April 28
NCA 11:30 am Coronavirus: Safety Concerns and Procedures – Alan Achatz, CCM, CHE, President, Club Safety Solutions
REGISTER
Thursday, April 30
CMAA 2:00 pm Club Fitness, Sport and Recreation Operations During the COVID-19 Crisis
REGISTER
Friday, May 1
CMAA 2:00 pm Are You Ready to Reopen Your Food & Beverage Operations During the COVID-19 Crisis?
REGISTER
III. CLICK HERE for article from GGA Partners: “Guiding Principles for Financial Stewardship: Part I” This article continues a series of communications from GGA Partners to help private club leaders address challenges confronting their businesses and their employees as a result of the global health crisis.
IV. CLICK HERE for NCA’s “Coronavirus: What Clubs Need to Know” website page – lots of great resources!
V. CLICK HERE for CMAA’s “Coronavirus: Be Prepared” website page with more great resources!
VI. CLICK HERE for article from Rick Coyne / ClubInsights: “Leadership – There’s No Time Like the Present…..”
I. CLICK HERE for a list of this week’s webinars.
II. If you need sanitizing towels, Rick Sederholt shared this brand: CLICK HERE
III. Don’t forget that if you have missed any of the CMAA or NCA webinars, you can go online to both sites to see all of the past webinars.
CMAA: CLICK HERE
NCA: CLICK HERE
IV. The Carolinas Chapter has wonderful sponsors who support us in numerous ways, but primarily their donations pay for almost all of our Chapter education! Please contact some of them that you work with and THANK THEM for their support, and ask them what WE CAN DO FOR THEM during this difficult time. If you receive input on something that the Chapter can do to help them right now, please let me know!
CLICK HERE for a current list of the Carolinas Chapter Sponsors.
Alan Achatz / Club Safety Solutions:
I spoke with Brian Sheehan of Swim Club Management Group regarding reopening pools.
Attached are two items from Brian – one is from NC Dept of Health, other is CDC.
It appears a properly chemically balanced pool will kill the COVID-19 virus.
Please advise others they still have to sanitize the ingress/egress hand and ladder rails.
Brian Sheehan / Swim Club Management & Club Camps:
As discussed, North Carolina issued guidance to the local health departments recently advising them to move forward with seasonal swimming pool inspections. This is encouraging news and we believe it to be a good sign that the state plans on seasonal swimming pools being open this summer. We are continuing to the prepare for the season. We are being told that most likely June 1 is a reasonable period for swimming pools to open.
CLICK HERE for NC Executive Order regarding pools.
CLICK HERE for CDC information.
III. As part of the above-referenced Town Hall Briefing, Stuart Waugh announced the establishment of a Golf Emergency Relief Fund:
Applications for individual grants from the fund, initiated by the PGA of America through a lead pledge of $5 million with a goal of raising at least $10 million, will be accepted starting Thursday, April 16, at 2 p.m. EST. Eligible recipients include PGA pros, members of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, and those affiliated with other supporting organizations. Grants of $500 for basic needs, $1,500 for critical needs and up to $3,500 in a second phase will be reviewed and awarded on a rolling, first-come, first-serve basis.
CLICK HERE for the press release / article in Club & Resort Business Magazine.
Wednesday, April 15 at 10:00 am
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/379085619?pwd=cFljcklvQXU1andOWVZlU2ZtanpTZz09
[CUT AND PASTE IN YOUR BROWSER]
Meeting ID: 379 085 619
Password: 797712
One tap mobile
+16465588656,,379085619# US (New York)
+13126266799,,379085619# US (Chicago)
Tuesday, April 21 at 2:00 pm
Presentation for the Carolinas Chapter:
Whitney Reid Pennell and Joyce Halama / RCS Hospitality Group:
THE WAY FORWARD
STRATEGIZING FOR RE-OPENING
CREATE YOUR NEW GLOBAL AND DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONAL STANDARDS
(while still being flexible with daily challenges)
[Log in details and more information to come!]
We now know that there was extensive tornado and storm damage in the Upstate and Lowcountry areas of South Carolina last night and this morning, and nine deaths have been reported.
We hope that none of our Carolinas Chapter family experienced serious damage or injury from these storms.
If you did sustain damage and there is anything we can help you with, please let me know!
III. Don’t forget the Carolinas ZOOM event on Wednesday, April 15, at 10:00 am. This will be our third event, and it is a great opportunity to share with and listen to your fellow Carolinas managers during this crisis.
Topic: CMAA Carolinas Chapter
Time: Apr 15, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/379085619?pwd=cFljcklvQXU1andOWVZlU2ZtanpTZz09
Meeting ID: 379 085 619
Password: 797712
One tap mobile
+16465588656,,379085619# US (New York)
+13126266799,,379085619# US (Chicago)
Dial by your location
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 301 715 8592 US
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US
Meeting ID: 379 085 619
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acDqs5bHMM
Finally, WHAT CAN WE DO TO HELP YOU?
Please let us know what information you would like to see in these updates and what we can do to help you and your team through this unprecedented event.
Patricia and Cathy
patricia@carolinascmaa.org
cathy@carolinascmaa.org
There’s so much information I want to share with you as soon as I get it, and there’s just not enough time! But here’s this afternoon’s collection…..
I. MemberText – Justin Baer and MemberText are offering free service to clubs for 60 days during this pandemic. Here’s their information for you:
As we are now under a state of emergency, clubs across the country are closing, instituting limited access and some are just doing to-go orders.
MemberText, the leading text marketing platform for clubs, has decided to offer their texting services to new clients for free for the next two months so that you can keep your members updated on club closures, disruptions, letting them text in to go orders and most importantly, keeping them safe.
Over 300 clubs use MemberText, because they realize that email open rates of 20-30% aren’t good enough to keep members notified with last minute changes and emergency notifications. Text open rates are 98%, can be sent from any device or computer and you can be assured that members will get your announcements and stay informed.
Please schedule a call here with Justin or watch this video on they can get you up and running in one hour, at absolutely no cost to you.
Their staff is working 7 days a week to make sure clubs are able to get setup quickly. If you have any questions, you can call/text Justin directly – (410) 935-1999.
PS – Check out this video of what General Managers are saying about using MemberText – Watch Here
II. ClubsHELP – This is a new (two weeks) initiative whose purpose is to connect clubs with their local hospitals in order to get the supplies needed to those hospitals during this pandemic. If you saw today’s NCA webinar, you are now familiar with this new program. For specific information, go to www.clubshelp.org.
We’ll have more to come on this program. Please let me know what you think. Has your club been helping your local hospital?
III. CLICK HERE for Jeff Morgan’s message (from today’s email) and “The Week Ahead.”
IV. CLICK HERE for the April 10 NCA Updates.
V. CLICK HERE for an article and video from Associations Now.
VI. Next week’s webinars (so far!):
Monday, April 13 11:30 am NCA – Government Relations with Dan Meyer, Chief of Staff, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy
Wednesday, April 15 2:00 pm CMAA – Jodie Cunningham: Uncharted Territory – Logistics and Best Practices of Team Member Layoffs
Thursday, April 16 11:30 am NCA – Supply Chain Impacts
Friday, April 17 11:30 am NCA – How Golf Course Architects Can Help Clubs During COVID-19
Friday, April 17 2:00 pm CMAA – Game,Set,Match with John Embree, USPTA
Register for all CMAA webinars: CLICK HERE
Register for all NCA webinars: CLICK HERE
Some of you have had a hard time finding sources for face masks for your F&B staffs who are serving to-go orders. Your fellow managers have provided the following information:
CUSTOM INK
https://www.customink.com/products/categories/face-masks/205/styles?utm_content=shop_v3
SUPREME SALES
From: Supreme Sales
Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2020 3:39 PM
To: patricia@carolinascmaa.org
Cc: Matthew Kolmes; Jiyoung Cha
Subject: We have the N95 and K95 face masks
Hi Patricia,
Steven at Catawba Country Club, informed me that you are looking for N95/KN95 masks. I hope that is correct.
We have the N95 and K95 face masks. Please let me know if you are interested in placing an order and how many you need.
Thank you,
Alex Bailey | Business Development Manager
325 Spencer Road NE, Conover, NC 28613 USA
Toll Free: +1 (888) 604-6975 | Phone: +1 (828) 322-6975 Ext 130 | Fax: +1 (828) 322-7881
Website: www.supremecorporation.com | www.tuffnlite.com |
AD CONCEPTS USA
Teresa Fesmire
AD Concepts USA
adconceptsusa@att.net
14306 Ruddy Ct
Charlotte NC 28273
704-588-7666 office
704-906-9125
Teresa’s son is our Executive Sous Chef. We have ordered other items from her before and we were very happy with the products, however, we have not received the face masks yet probably next week.
Happy Easter.
Kamal Sakakini
CINTAS
We were able to get washable, personal facemasks from Cintas. (Chris Conner)
HOT SHOT
We are using Fishing Gators for masks. They are $9.50 apiece for orders less than 100, or $9.00 each for orders over 100. They work really well in that staff are actually wearing them because they are more comfortable than a traditional mask (and don’t keep falling off). We have given them to every grounds, golf, F&B, Security, Equestrian, maintenance and housekeeping staff member. For less than $1,000 I have outfitted the entire organization. They are issued to each staff member and staff are responsible for washing them nightly. Hot Shot is the manufacturer. The number of the rep, David Osteen, that we get them from is (912) 659-4119. He dropped mine off personally, but ships across the U.S. (From Marc Ray)
CITYWIDE
We use Citywide for our housekeeping and maintenance they have masks and sanitizer available. (James Ivankovich)
Sam Ross
General Manager
City Wide of North Carolina
City Wide of the Triad
(919) 869-0360
www.GoCityWide.com
presented by:
ATTENTION CPGA MEMBERS & ASSOCIATES:
CPGA Partner, Operation 36, has a great program for you to keep connected with your junior golfers during the COVID-19 crisis. Whether you currently run an Op36 program or not, this is for you!
From Operation 36:
#GolfAtHome Webinar – Get to know the program
Thursday, April 2, 2020
3:00PM EST
Did you miss the webinar? No worries!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RECORDING
Our hope is to provide value to those interested in learning how to run a remote coaching program during this time to stay connected with their players and families. Our free #GolfAtHome program was designed to assist coaches who are looking to bridge the gap until their programs resume. Not only does this help with the Coronavirus situation, but this is also a way to get creative during times you’re not normally running programs.
The PGA of America is here to help those personally affected by the COVID-19 through PGA Disaster Relief and the PGA Member Assistance Program.
PGA Disaster Relief provides PGA Members reimbursement for out of pocket expenses incurred as the result of acute, serious illness, accidents, natural disasters and other emergencies not otherwise covered by insurance or other relief programs. This includes out of pocket medical expenses for serious situations, like hospitalizations, related to the COVID-19. To learn more about PGA Disaster Relief, please click here. To apply for PGA Disaster Relief, please click here.
PGA Members can also make contributions to the funds to assist those in need through the link above.
We are also aware that people are understandably concerned about their health, jobs and future during these unprecedented times. To help with this, the PGA Member Assistance Program provides confidential, professional counseling and online services for a wide array of personal and well-being concerns. We encourage you to remind your fellow Members they can seek help at resources.pga.org.
Additionally, new government programs have recently come out that we are researching and will continue to monitor to see how they can best benefit our membership including:
South Carolina
SC COVID-19 Unemployment Updates: https://dew.sc.gov/covid-hub
The PGA has established a new resource center on PGA.org specific to helping our Professionals who are employers and/or employees with questions. Because the specifics of employment law and recommended Covid-19 best practices are different state-by-state, we have included a link that will direct PGA Professionals to the 50 state departments of labor for information that is relevant based on their location. Please pass this resource along to anyone looking for resources related to employment issues during these challenging times.
BROOKFIELD, Wis. – The American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) has launched a program to showcase creativity in golf course architecture among young people. “The Great Junior Golf Design Challenge of 2020,” encouraging children to design their own golf hole, was created as a way to give families an opportunity to involve children in the art of golf course design during the worldwide crisis of COVID-19.
The challenge – a fun activity rather than a contest – is simple. Young people ages 17 and younger may submit design ideas for golf holes of any par, style or strategy, and from whimsical to serious. Submissions may be created in any medium (pencil, markers, crayon or digital) as long as it fits within the provided border from ASGCA. Scans or photos of designs may be sent via email to juniordesign2020@asgca.org or uploaded via Twitter to @ASGCA to be shared on social media and ASGCA.org. Complete information may be found at https://asgca.org/great-junior-golf-design-challenge-2020/.
“Families are struggling with having schools closed and the amount of ‘at-home time’ during this crisis,” said ASGCA President Jan Bel Jan. “A few of our members brainstormed the idea, which came to us from Jay Smith, an aspiring golf course architect based in McAlpin, Florida. We’re offering this positive diversion when so many are confined to their homes.”
The emphasis of the program is to get creativity flowing, and to celebrate the art of golf course architecture among young people. Nathan Crace, ASGCA, and Lester George, ASGCA, stepped in to work on the idea, which came to Smith with the help of his wife, Rebecca. “It started as a simple idea of getting kids involved in the shadows of an unprecedented pandemic,” says Smith. “We thought it would boost morale and could evoke art, engineering, and geometry — in a fun way. Our youngest son, Johnny, enjoys watching me sketch and draw, submits his own ideas for my review. From there it just snowballed. It would have been great if this existed when I was younger.”
Crace shared his experiences. “As a young boy, I spent hours drawing imaginary golf holes on plain paper and by age 10 I had built three holes on my parents’ land in Indiana. Hopefully, this challenge will give boys and girls that same spark to display their creativity for everyone to see!”
“It affords children the opportunity to express their creativity by imagining and graphically depicting their version of a fun and remarkable golf hole,” George added. “What better way to spend time during these days at home?”
ASGCA plans to share comments on the designs from ASGCA members and others who follow ASGCA on social media. “It’s important to point out that this is not a contest,” notes ASGCA Vice President Forrest Richardson. “The idea is to stimulate creativity and help take the edge off of the stress that comes with staying at home for a prolonged period and being uncertain of what comes next.”
ASGCA Background
Founded in 1947 by Donald Ross, Robert Trent Jones and 12 other leading architects, the American Society of Golf Course Architects is a non-profit organization comprised of experienced golf course designers located throughout North America. Members have completed a rigorous application process that includes the peer review of representative golf courses. ASGCA members are able to counsel in all aspects of golf course design and remodeling and comprise many of the great talents throughout the golf industry.
For more information about ASGCA, including a current list of members, visit http://www.asgca.org or call (262) 786-5960.
# # #
The PGA CARES Act Town Hall Highlights Available Resources
As we all work through the significant challenges presented by the Coronavirus pandemic, we are trying to communicate to all PGA Professionals the resources that have been made available by the Federal Government through the CARES Act. We invite you to watch this one-hour PGA of America CARES Act Virtual Town Hall (also broken down question-by-question) with Tony Fratto of Hamilton Place Strategies.
Reach Out to Your Career Consultant
PGA Career Consultants are well versed in what is going on in local areas, and in the Government Programs that can help you during this pandemic. Connect with your PGA Career Consultant today.
Grow Your Career, Enroll in the Specialized Professional Program
Through June 30, 2020, you can access the Specialized Professional Program (full content library) free of charge. If you previously enrolled in this program, library subscriptions are extended by 90 days to accommodate this free period.
Carolinas GCSA Facilities Survey Results as of 3/19/20
Jani-King Best Practices for Carolinas PGA during COVID-19
Golf Professional Natural Disaster Facebook Page
Click the image above to see a best practice from CPGA Partner, GolfProPayments on ways facilities and restaurants can stay open for business without members stepping inside with their virtual processing.
‘We can play a small role in helping people get through this’:
Powhatan golf course embraces change to welcome players
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO
Coronavirus COVID-19
FACILITY UPDATE
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
From Karl Kimball, PGA – A “slide” to use in your golf shop to ensure social distancing from members, customers, and guests. They use a regular golf club box with the top cut off.
Industry Education
Many organizations are providing resources for the golf community at this time. Below are a few links to items that might be helpful to your organization or your member clubs.
National Club Association Webinars
Covid-19 Town Hall – View Recording
Legal Ramifications of COVID-19 and Your Club – View Recording
“Your Club is Closing, Now What?” – View Recording
COVID-19 Public Health Town Hall – View Recording
WE ARE GOLF
Click HERE to view daily updates from WE ARE GOLF
GCSAA
Click HERE to view the GCSAA COVID-19 Pandemic Resource site
NGCOA
Click HERE to view the NGCOA Resources for Courses