As you are most likely aware the Premier made an announcement today that as of midnight Saturday, South Australia will be out of lockdown and The Grange Golf Club will reopen on Sunday 22nd November 2020.  Licensed venues including Clubs will still be subject to COVID restrictions in an effort to mitigate the latest COVID cluster outbreak.  The following restrictions are in place as of midnight Saturday:

Golf

  • Golf will resume from Sunday 22nd November 2020
  • Club Competitions cancelled, voluntary pro comp/non-comp for handicapping purposes will be available
  • Timesheets – open as per normal
  • Flagstick – players are required to leave the flagstick in the hole at all times. Pool noodles in place to eliminate damage of the hole
  • Clinics & Lessons – All clinics such as MyGolf or individual lessons will continue outdoors with physical distancing protocols maintained
  • Bunkers – Rakes have been removed, preferred lie within 1 club length in bunker. Smooth over sand with feet or club after play

Hospitality Operations

  • The Clubhouse is capped at 100 people for indoor rooms and outdoor balcony combined
  • One person per four square metres with the density requirement of no more than 1 person per 4 square metres applying in all areas
  • No stand-up consumption of food and drinks inside the Clubhouse
  • Maximum bookings of 10 people per table, including golfing groups

Gym @ Grange

  • Reopening from midnight Saturday 21st November 2020

Administration

  • Reopening from 9:00am on Monday 23rd November 2020

Masks are not mandatory but are encouraged and more Grange masks will be available for purchase from Friday 27th November 2020.

In addition, members are reminded of good practices that have been adopted by The Grange during the pandemic, including:

  • Stay 1.5 m away from others and adhering to social distance signage
  • Use hand sanitiser provided and take hand sanitiser with you when you go out and use it regularly
  • Stay at home if you are unwell
  • Get a FREE COVID-19 test if you have any of the following symptoms:

fever or chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath and loss of taste or smell

As we know with COVID-19, things do change daily or even hourly.  We at The Grange have been leading the way throughout this entire pandemic enabling the Club to remain open and continue playing golf, even with certain restrictions.  We thank members for their patience and understanding during this difficult time.  We will continue to be one of the leading clubs in SA whilst looking after the best interests of our members and staff. Should anyone have any specific Club concerns or wish to discuss further, please do not hesitate to contact me on 0411 885 526.

BARRY LINKE
General Manager