Massachusetts Golf Course Re-Opening Information

Massachusetts is currently under the Phase 2 guidelines for golf.

MASSACHUSETTS PHASE 2 GUIDELINES FOR GOLFERS AND COURSES

• The following are eligible to reopen in Step Two of Phase II as of Monday, June 22:
  • Indoor table service at restaurants
  • Close contact personal services, with restrictions

• Clubhouse, pro shop, and other common areas open
• Minimum 12 minutes between group tee times
• Driving Ranges and Practice Areas open
• Use of driving range, putting green and other practice facilities must follow social distancing protocols and must require use of masks or face coverings
• Modify driving range hitting areas to ensure a minimum 6-feet of separation between players
• Hole liners must be raised or otherwise adjusted so that players do not reach into the hole to retrieve a ball
• “Shotgun” starts that result in multiple groups of golfers finishing at the same time are prohibited
• Use of caddies or bag handlers is prohibited
• Pro shops: must follow sector-specific standards for retail stores (click here)
• Restaurants: follow Phase 2 sector-specific standards (click here)