COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures

 Golf Westminster

COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures
Standard Operating Procedures

Operating principles based on CDC, CDPHE, Tri-County Health and Jefferson County Health Department guidelines

POLICIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAILY

GOLF SHOP, CLUBHOUSE and RESTAURANTS NOW OPEN!

SAFETY GUIDELINES:

• By purchasing a tee time at Legacy Ridge Golf Course or Walnut Creek Golf Preserve, you acknowledge awareness that your participation may involve exposure to all the risks of playing golf outdoors including exposure to the COVID-19 virus.
• If you are feeling sick or in a high-risk category for COVID-19 PLEASE STAY HOME
• Social distancing must be followed by all staff and guests.  Please remain 6 feet or greater distance from other players and staff at all times.
• Wear a mask, clean your hands often, and cover your coughs and sneezes.
• Do not touch anything at the golf course except for your own equipment – this includes flagsticks.
• Staff will disinfect restrooms and high touch areas throughout the day.
• Following play, you must not gather in groups or promptly exit the property.

CURRENT GOLF OPERATIONS:

• The Golf Shop & Clubhouse are OPEN with limited in-store traffic – No more than Six (6) guests will be allowed at any moment.
• Golf merchandise is available for purchase in the Golf Shop. Please DO NOT try on merchandise, fitting rooms are CLOSED and ALL GOLF SHOP SALES ARE FINAL.
  NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES will be allowed under current COVID-19 guidelines.
• Tee Times before 12:00pm are for 18-Holes Only.
• All tee times MUST be made online at www.GolfWestminster.com
• Courses will ONLY be open to paid golfers with a tee time.
• Walk up play is permitted on a first come, first serve basis.
• All players must have their own set of golf clubs and bag.
• Caddies and spectators are permitted.  However, MUST maintain social distancing and wearing of a face covering is recommended.
• Practice Areas are OPEN - Please maintain social distancing at all times.  Golfers with a tee time will have reserved space 30 minutes prior to tee time.
• Rental Clubs are available for rental and will be disinfected after each use.
• Rainchecks will only be issued on the day of play.  Once a player starts a 9 we will not issue a raincheck for that 9.  Please be aware of the daily weather forecast and plan accordingly.  Golfers will not be allowed to gather in shelters or clubhouses.
• Promotional passes are being accepted.  Please note that due to cart limitations there are no refunds or rainchecks available should a cart not be available at check-in.
• If you book fewer than (4) players, you may be paired with other players.
• Tee time intervals are spaced to encourage social distancing.  Please maintain your pace and distance behind the group in front of you and do not congregate with other groups on the property.  Pace of Play = 2:15 per 9 Holes and 4:30 to complete the round.
• Scorecards & Pencils will be available upon request.

GOLF CART POLICY:

• Foursome booked = 2 carts
• Threesome booked = 2 carts
• Twosome booked = 1 cart
• Single booked = 1 cart
• DOUBLE RIDER Golf Carts are available for all players.  It is recommended that double riders not from the same household wear a face covering while in the cart.  Carts will be assigned when available and no earlier than 15 minutes before tee time.  Please come prepared to walk if carts are not available.
• SINGLE RIDER Golf Carts may be requested for an additional $16+tax.  Carts are available on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis.  Carts will be assigned when available and no earlier than 15 minutes before tee time.  Please come prepared to walk if carts are not available.
• All Golf Carts MUST be returned to clubhouse 30 minutes after sunset.
• Push/Pull Carts are available for rent on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis.  Carts will be assigned when available and no earlier than 15 minutes before tee time and cannot be reserved in advance.  Please come prepared to carry your golf bag if carts are not available.
• Personal Golf Carts and motorized riding vehicles are not allowed.

PAYING FOR TEE TIMES:

• Golf Shops are OPEN for check-in on the day of play.
• Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your tee time to ensure check-in and that your group tees off on time to maintain pace of play.
• Cash and checks will not be accepted at this time.

ARRIVING AT THE COURSE:

• The Clubhouse, Golf Shop and Grill are OPEN for purchases and check-in.
• After check-in, please feel free to utilize the Practice Facility and get items from the Grill.
• Please DO NOT head to the first tee until your group is called to avoid gathering in groups.

ON THE COURSE:

• Rakes have been removed – please create preferred lies in all bunkers.
• Water WILL NOT be available on the golf course - please plan accordingly.
• Player Assistants will be monitoring pace of play to ensure that social distancing is being maintained throughout the day.
• Once your round is finished, please do not congregate in the parking lot.

RESTROOMS:

• Clubhouse and on-course restrooms will be available for use.
• Elevated cleaning and disinfecting protocols are in place throughout the property.

THE HERITAGE GRILL & GRILL AT LEGACY RIDGE:

• Menu items will be available for take-out or dine in at both properties.
  The Heritage Grill 303-469-2976 | The Grill at Legacy Ridge 303-438-8524
• Cash and Credit are ACCEPTED for restaurant purchases.
• Restaurant and patio seating is limited to 50% capacity, face coverings are MANDATORY in our Grills when not eating or drinking.
• Outside alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted at any time by State Law.

Our highest priority continues to be the health and safety of all guests and staff who come to play Golf Westminster courses. Golfers are asked to please help keep the golf course open by adhering to and respecting the safety guidelines that have been implemented. Golf Westminster staff will be strictly enforcing the safety guidelines. Guests that cannot adhere to or respect the guidelines will be asked to leave without refund.
 

GUESTS MUST ADHERE TO ALL GUIDELINES & POLICIES. 
ANYONE NOT ADHERING TO OUR GUIDELINES & POLICIES WILL BE ASKED
TO LEAVE AND NOT BE GIVEN A REFUND.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Release of Liability
Effective: Friday May 8th, 2020

Pace of Play Policy During COVID
Pace of Play Guidelines
Effective: Friday May 8th, 2020
 

BOOK YOUR TEE TIME TODAY!
 

Other Useful Links

City of Westminster COVID-19 Information
https://www.cityofwestminster.us/covid-19

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
http://COVID19.colorado.gov

UC Health Information
www.uchealth.org/today/covid-19-coronavirus-recent-updates