04/02/2020
Dear Chatham Seaside Links members and friends,
We hope this note finds you safe and healthy. As you are most likely aware, Governor Baker has extended the temporary closure of non-essential businesses through May 4th.
While the golf course must remain closed, the state has permitted golf course maintenance “to continue during these temporary closures so they’ll be ready for operations in the near future”.
We ask you to please respect the fact that the golf course is closed and you are not permitted to be on the property. We are all disappointed that this is the current state of affairs. But with everyone’s help and cooperation, we can help to minimize the spread of COVID-19.
Please remember, we are all going through this and for everyone’s continued safety and health, stay home.
We look forward to seeing you all soon!
Kelly and Jason Laramee
Johnson Golf Management, Inc.
Massachusetts Golf Association statement:
Updated April 1, 2020 at 12:00 PM
EMERGENCY ORDER EXTENDED
Governor Charlie Baker has issued an emergency order requiring all businesses and organizations that do not provide “COVID-19 Essential Services” to close their physical workplaces and facilities to workers, customers and the public. These businesses are encouraged to continue operations remotely. Governor Baker’s order has been extended until May 4.
Per the updated COVID-19 Essential Service FAQ website, golf operations and playing golf at a Massachusetts golf course, country club or facility is still not permitted as of Wednesday, April 1st at noon until Monday, May 4th at noon.
“Are golf courses considered essential? NO”
Golf Course Maintenance is still permitted per the Essential Services List.
“The Alliance of Massachusetts Golf Organizations (AMGO) is a trusted advocate for the golf community in Massachusetts and is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our golfers, clubs and facilities, staff and volunteers, as well as every person in communities where we live, work and play. We are in daily contact with the other New England Golf Organizations as well as various National Golf Organizations as we continue to navigate and manage the best path forward for our industry during the COVID-19 era.
AMGO has successfully worked with Governor Charlie Baker’s office to allow for golf course maintenance to continue during these temporary closures so they’ll be ready for operations in the near future. We all share the same goal of returning to recreational normalcy, when clubs and facilities can welcome golfers back to the tee. In order to achieve this, we ask that the people in the Massachusetts golf community work through this together in a respectful and responsible way by following the protocols of the CDC, WHO and local health officials.
We appreciate everyone’s understanding of the Governor’s Executive Orders that have been implemented to limit the spread of COVID-19.”