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                       Woodburn-Evans Head Golf Club Ltd

45 Golf Links Rd, Woodburn

P O Box 1

Evans Head NSW 2473

Telephone:  (02) 6682 2385

Email:  wehgc@bigpond.net.au

ACN 001 071 174-ABN 77 504 930 503

 

2021 Covid 19 Safety Plan - Addendum No 5   11 Oct 21

 

Monday, October, 11th, 2021 - UPDATED 

 

In line with the Covid 19 restrictions introduced by the NSW State Government Public Health Order from Monday, 11th October, 2021 the following rules and regulations will apply.   NSW Police have advised that failure to abide by these rules could incur a fine of $1,000 for the person breaking what is now THE LAW. (Police will be carrying out unannounced random checks).

 

To be clear, this is not the policy of Woodburn Evans Head Golf Club to require vaccination, it is the much-publicised NSW Government directives.  Staff are in place to ensure the club continues to be compliant with various legislation. The safety of all staff and patrons remains a priority for the club. Please treat our staff with respect whilst they undertake their duties.
 

Golf is considered exercise but the following must apply:

 

UN-VACCINATED OR 1ST DOSE VACCINATION

 

• May only enter clubhouse wearing a mask, to check-in using Service NSW QR Code, register for golf game, purchase take away food and drink and must leave clubhouse immediately.   (Food and drink must not be consumed in the club house).

• Golf  carts can be hired

• Play  golf in a maximum group of 2 – 1 person per cart

• May play  with a fully vaccinated person as part of the group of 2  - 1 person per cart

• Must arrive within 10 minutes of tee time to check in

• Must leave the premises following the completion of round and submission of scorecard

 

VACCINATED OR EXEMPT PATRONS

 

• Vaccinated or exempt patrons from 11th October will be able to:

• Play golf in maximum groups of 4

• 2 fully vaccinated or exempt members may share a motorised cart

• Enter club house, and show staff the appropriate certification. Members must also check in utilising the Service NSW QR Code

• Are to freely move throughout the clubhouse, however, must wear a mask (unless exempt) and remain seated whilst drinking and eating

• A limit of 1 person per 4 square metres applies in all indoor areas of the club

• Visitors from other Clubs are able to play at Woodburn Evans Head Golf Club if fully vaccinated. 

 

 

Golf - From 11th October

 

• Groups of 4 MUST provide the mandated Government Covid vaccination certification at registration to prove that they are eligible to play in group of 4.

 

• Each player registered must present this to the staff prior to tee off. If any person is found to not be certified in the group, the group will need to separate into groups of 2 before commencing their game.

 

• Scorecards for those members fully vaccinated, with certifications, are directed to return to the clubhouse and enter scorecard into Golf Link.  Unvaccinated players should place their score card in the box on the verandah

•    Rakes must be removed from all bunkers and the bunker surface can be smoothed with a foot or club or, If a ball lies in a footprint a free drop is allowed.

 

•    Flag sticks must not be removed from the hole. 

 

•    Scorecards must not be swapped.  A player should mark their own card and     confirm their score with a player in their playing group

 

•    There will be no Nearest the Pins or Pros Approach

 

•    Shotgun Starts are banned.

 

The Board of Woodburn Evans Head Golf Club urges all players to abide by the above LAWS to enable us to keep the club open for us all to enjoy during this very stressful time.

 

 

 

 

Peter O’Connor                                                                                            Gail Edser

President                                                                                             Hon. Admin. Officer

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