The Cedar Hill Golf Course will reopen to golfers, with some modifications, on May 5th.
While not officially ordered to shut down, many golf courses across the province chose to do so at the advent of the COVID-19 public health emergency in an effort to reduce the risk of virus transmission.
“We have appreciated the community’s interest in the course and pathways and their understanding of the closures that were in place,”said Saanich Mayor Fred Haynes in a statement.
“This has helped us to maintain the course and enable its re-opening. We look forward to seeing golfers back on the course and enjoying this beloved community resource.”
Some modifications will be put in place for golfers to ensure that health precautions are still being taken due to the ongoing pandemic.
These include:
- More time between tee times
- No walk-ons – golfing is by prearranged tee time only
- Power carts are single rider or players from the same household
- No score cards or pencils will be provided
- No food and beverage services
- Gathering places will be closed
The facility will reopen under guidelines provided by the National Golf Course Owners Association of Canada.
This “best practices” notice from the association can be viewed here.
