Golf Australia has tonight received verbal confirmation from QLD Chief Health Officer Janette Young that she has approved that Queensland Golf Clubs can operate on their Golf Courses from tomorrow (25/3/2020) in accordance with National Cabinets approved measures relating to outdoor gatherings which includes but is not limited to having groups less than 10 people and maintaining a 1.5m spacing. The sale of alcohol is not allowed but the sale of take away food is allowed as long as people do not congregate around these areas and as a result of the food being sold. Pro shops can be used but people must not congregate in this area. Formal advice with specifications will be provided to all QLD Golf Clubs tomorrow via email and the Golf Australia website – https://www.golf.org.au/covid-19/
Luke Bates – QLD State Manager, Golf Australia