COVID-19 Guidelines Throughout New England
State |
Golf Carts |
Tee Time Intervals |
Residency Requirement |
Full Details |
Connecticut |
1 Player per Cart |
At least 10 Minutes |
None |
|
Maine |
1 Player per Cart |
12 Minutes |
Must be Maine Resident |
|
Massachusetts |
No Cart Usage Permitted Unless ADA Disability |
15 Minutes |
None |
|
New Hampshire |
1 Player per Cart |
12 Minutes |
Must be NH Resident or member of an NH club |
|
Rhode Island |
1 Player per Cart |
10 Minutes |
Must be RI Resident |
|
Vermont |
1 Player per Cart |
15 Minutes |
Must be a VT Resident |
Statement from the Allied Golf Associations of New England/Northeast
Friday, April 10th
Over the past several weeks, affiliate golf organizations – representing all six New England States and beyond – have been working in collaboration to represent the best interests of not only golf facilities and courses but individual golfers as well during the pandemic of COVID-19.
We have lobbied and advocated within our jurisdictions with varying levels of success and progress. As of this week, only Connecticut and Rhode Island are allowing golf to be played under very specific guidelines and restrictions. These guidelines and restrictions are changing daily. Fortunately, all six states are permitted to conduct essential course maintenance.
Parts of the Northeast region are nearing the peak of COVID-19 cases, hospitals are unable to keep up with the crisis and we are being instructed to stay home/limit any outside activity. In light of all this and through the group’s continued weekly communication, all of our organizations have aligned on the notion of being patient with advocacy and action directed towards our Governors on behalf of the golf industry.
As a unified group, our collaboration has been strong in the Northeast. We are taking steps to develop best practices and roadmaps for facilities and golfers once the all clear is given and we can safely return to golf within the region. We have also had extensive conversations with government relations lobbyists and their recommendation has been to remain patient and united, a true reflection of the group’s work to date.
We will continue under that guidance as we all want what is best for golf. We have the bulk of our season ahead of us and patience will be vital as we look to protect the summer and fall months of play and activity.
Please join us in our collective effort to abide by and respect each individual state’s guidelines set forth by their respective governors. For those who do not currently have access to golf in their state, please Stay Home, Stay Healthy and Save Golf!
New England Golf Association
Mass Golf
New Hampshire Golf Association
Vermont Golf Association
Rhode Island Golf Association
Connecticut State Golf Association
New England Section of the PGA of America
Connecticut Section of the PGA of America
Northeast New York Section of the PGA of America
New England Golf Course Owners Association
Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England
Golf Course Superintendents Association of Cape Cod
Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Hampshire
Golf Course Superintendents Association of Rhode Island
New England Chapter, Club Management Association of America
Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund
PGA TOUR
Friday, April 10th
Over the past several weeks, affiliate golf organizations – representing all six New England States and beyond – have been working in collaboration to represent the best interests of not only golf facilities and courses but individual golfers as well during the pandemic of COVID-19.
We have lobbied and advocated within our jurisdictions with varying levels of success and progress. As of this week, only Connecticut and Rhode Island are allowing golf to be played under very specific guidelines and restrictions. These guidelines and restrictions are changing daily. Fortunately, all six states are permitted to conduct essential course maintenance.
Parts of the Northeast region are nearing the peak of COVID-19 cases, hospitals are unable to keep up with the crisis and we are being instructed to stay home/limit any outside activity. In light of all this and through the group’s continued weekly communication, all of our organizations have aligned on the notion of being patient with advocacy and action directed towards our Governors on behalf of the golf industry.
As a unified group, our collaboration has been strong in the Northeast. We are taking steps to develop best practices and roadmaps for facilities and golfers once the all clear is given and we can safely return to golf within the region. We have also had extensive conversations with government relations lobbyists and their recommendation has been to remain patient and united, a true reflection of the group’s work to date.
We will continue under that guidance as we all want what is best for golf. We have the bulk of our season ahead of us and patience will be vital as we look to protect the summer and fall months of play and activity.
Please join us in our collective effort to abide by and respect each individual state’s guidelines set forth by their respective governors. For those who do not currently have access to golf in their state, please Stay Home, Stay Healthy and Save Golf!
New England Golf Association
Mass Golf
New Hampshire Golf Association
Vermont Golf Association
Rhode Island Golf Association
Connecticut State Golf Association
New England Section of the PGA of America
Connecticut Section of the PGA of America
Northeast New York Section of the PGA of America
New England Golf Course Owners Association
Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England
Golf Course Superintendents Association of Cape Cod
Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Hampshire
Golf Course Superintendents Association of Rhode Island
New England Chapter, Club Management Association of America
Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund
PGA TOUR
Leadership from the New England/Northeast golf organizations and associations, convened via conference call March 17th to discuss the current global pandemic that is COVID-19 and the effects it is having on the golf industry. These are unprecedented and extremely tough times for golf, but these organizations are united in making sure golf clubs and golfers take the appropriate steps to minimize the risk of infection from the COVID-19 virus.
The NEGA, as part of the group, has committed to supporting efforts in each of the six New England states in helping slow the spread of the pandemic, while doing our best to support our member associations and their clubs & golfers.
Below, you will find links to pages with more information for each state as posted by the Allied Golf Associations.
Mass Golf - Northeast Regional COVID-19 Updates
Connecticut State Golf Association Resource Page
Maine State Golf Association Resource Page
New Hampshire Golf Association Resource Page
Rhode Island Golf Association Resource Page
Vermont Golf Association Resource Page
The NEGA, as part of the group, has committed to supporting efforts in each of the six New England states in helping slow the spread of the pandemic, while doing our best to support our member associations and their clubs & golfers.
Below, you will find links to pages with more information for each state as posted by the Allied Golf Associations.
Mass Golf - Northeast Regional COVID-19 Updates
Connecticut State Golf Association Resource Page
Maine State Golf Association Resource Page
New Hampshire Golf Association Resource Page
Rhode Island Golf Association Resource Page
Vermont Golf Association Resource Page
