Golf Course Opening Guidelines

We are pleased to give you a little good news.

Based on the information today from the Province of Ontario, we will be able to reopen the golf course on Saturday, May 16th.  Play at the course at this time will be subject to the protocols set out below, which have been adopted as additional Rules of the Club. The protocols may change depending on Government regulations.  Members must complete an electronic declaration acknowledging COVID-19 Protocols. CLICK HERE to complete your declaration now.

The health authorities are permitting golf to be played as long as physical distancing requirements are complied with by staff and golfers.  Safety of our staff and members remains the primary concern.  If we wish to be able to continue to play golf during the COVID-19 crisis, it is extremely important that every golfer abide by physical distancing and the protocols listed below while on the property.

While these protocols apply, the usual tee time booking procedures will be adapted.  Tee times will start at 8:00 am on both weekdays and weekends with the final bookable tee time at 6:00 pm.  All play on Saturday, Sunday and Holidays will be off on #1 tee – there will be no crossover in order to limit interaction between groups. All membership category restrictions will apply.

On Friday, May 15th the Golf Shop and Food & Beverage team will be sending out a joint communication with videos & instructions on how their services will be delivered.

We hope that you will appreciate being able to play golf during this difficult time.  Follow the rules and use common sense.  Play safe

 

LOOKOUT POINT COUNTRY CLUB COVID-19 MEMBER RULES AND GOLF PROTOCOLS 

GENERAL

  • It is recommended that members have their own personal disinfectant or sanitation products while at the club.

  • Do not approach staff or violate the required physical distancing of 6 feet or 2 meters.

  • Club access is not permitted for members who are in self isolation as a result of travel (14 days), or for anyone who has been exposed to a known or potential case of COVID-19 (14 days).

  • Do not come to the Club if you are sick or feeling unwell.

  • On-site Golf Operations staff will only assist in extraordinary circumstances.

  • No congregating anywhere on site or after your round.

  • Please bring your own refilable water bottle to use with the water and ice machine outside the Golf Shop, there will be no drinking water and disposable cups available on course.

  • Should extreme weather require us to call members off the golf course, members will seek safety in their own personal vehicle.

  • No outside alcoholic beverages are permitted, this would be a violation of our liquor license.

 

FACILITIES THAT ARE CLOSED OR UNAVAILABLE

  • All Clubhouse access and facilities.

  • Back Shop –no access is permitted.

  • Golf Shop closed to member traffic.  Online shopping and curbside pickup are available.

  • Short Game practice area nearest the Practice Range & "Lower Range"

  • Putting Green is closed to all practice other than for those players who have a booked tee time, immediately prior to teeing off.

  • No accessories on course: ball washers, rakes, benches, water stations etc. have all been removed.

 

TEE TIMES

The online tee sheet will open to start accepting bookings for Saturday, May 16th– Friday, May 22nd on Friday, May 15th at 7:00 am.  Golf Shop personnel will be available to take bookings over the phone, however we strongly encourage you to book online as we are limited to the number of staff and phone lines available to handle incoming calls.  Regular category restrictions will be in place.  Monday, May 18th is a Holiday and as such Holiday restrictions will be maintained.  Please read below for specific details on tee times:

 

  • Tee times must be booked online or by phone; No walk-up play is permitted.

  • Members will be able to book tee times the “day of” by calling the golf shop.  All day of bookings must be confirmed by 3:00 pm at the latest.

  • The first available tee time will be 8:00 am daily. The last available tee time will be at 6:00 pm

  • The Golf Shop hours of operation will be from 7:00 am – 3:00 pm daily. 

  • Tee time intervals have been extended to 12 minutes to promote safe social distancing as well as effectively management our electric cart inventory.

  • The minimum number of players required to book an online tee time in advance is 2 members. Foursomes will be permitted.

  • There will be no guest(s) or reciprocal play permitted.

 

PRACTICE AREAS

Practice times will be available to book online on Friday, May 15that 7:00 am for the first week of available practice slots (Saturday May 16th– Friday May 22nd).  Instructions on how to book these times will go out in our Friday Golf Shop communication.

 

  • Players who are on the tee sheet will have a reserved time set aside for them to warm up prior to their tee time.

  • If you require more time to warm up then the time allotted you will be required to have a previously booked practice slot.

  • All other short game areas (putting green and chipping green by the 9th hole) will only be made available to those players who have a booked tee time. The putting green is only available to players immediately prior to teeing off.

  • All other members who wish to use the driving range will be required to book a practice time online or over the phone.

  • Practice on the "lower range" near the 15th tee will not be permitted.

  • No walk up practice will be permitted

  • The number of practice bays available at the range will be reduced.

  • All benches, towels, bag holders and other amenities will be removed from the practice area.

  • Members will be required to use their own supply of tees

  • The range will be staffed at all times by an employee of Lookout Point. Members are not to retrieve their own golf balls – these will be provided for you.

 

BEFORE YOUR ROUND

  • Members must complete the electronic Covid-19 declaration prior to entering the property. This can be done online by CLICKING HERE, or IN ADVANCE, over the phone with a member of the Golf Shop Staff.

  • Members are to remain in their vehicles until 25 minutes before their tee time.

  • Members will handle all of their own equipment from the time it leaves their vehicle until the time it returns to their vehicle.

  • Tee times will be governed by the times and names on the tee sheet. Tee times will change as necessary due to conditions; please check the tee sheet for the most current conditions prior to exiting your vehicle or arriving at the Club.

  • Member names must be on the tee sheet in advance in order for the member to play. 

  • Staff will monitor the first tee and you must be on time. Players must arrive at the first tee 5 minutes before their scheduled tee time.

  • No players will be allowed to join a group already playing on the course. .

  • Power carts will be available, however we will be enforcing one rider per power cart and one bag per power cart, unless you are sharing the cart with a member of your household.

  • Do not travel to the Club with anyone who you do not live with.

 

ON COURSE

  • Tees & Scorecards will be available by request only at the 1st tee.  We strongly recommend members download the Golf Canada app as an alternative, which will allow you to both enter your hole by hole scores and also upload your scoring for handicap purposes.

  • Handicap entry terminals (Golf Shop & 19th Hole) will NOT be available.

  • Flags are to stay in the hole at all times, please do not touch the flag poles.

  • Holes are equipped with The PinCaddy to safely remove your ball from the hole. Please use your putter only when using the The PinCaddy

  • Please follow all on course signage.

  • Replace all divots.

  • For the immediate future no seed or sand divot mix will be available.  Please replace your divots.

  • Washrooms located outside of the golf shop as well as the washrooms at the halfway house will be open. Proper sanitation and disinfectants will be available to ensure cleanliness. These washrooms will be maintained on a regular basis.

  • In the event of an emergency, please call 9-1-1 first, please notify the Golf Shop of the emergency so they can assist the medical professionals in accessing your location.

 

AFTER YOUR ROUND

  • After completion of your round any carts used (both push and power) must be dropped off at our cart return area.

  • Members are required to remove all garbage from their carts and deposit in the bins in the marked area.

  • There is no gathering permitted after your round, members must leave the property.