Breaking News on Golf and the Coronavirus
Your source for the latest local and national headlines on golf around the U.S.
July 2020
Given its outdoor and wide-open nature that’s conducive to social distancing practices, golf has shown it can offer valuable physical and mental respite during an unprecedented crisis to participants of all ages – provided that facility operators strictly adhere to prescribed safety guidelines.
For the latest research and data on the COVID-19 impact on the golf business, CLICK HERE. NGF researchers tracked the governmental orders that led to restrictions on golf in as many as 19 states at one time in mid-April. Currently, no states are banning golf, but the coronavirus continues to have a noteworthy effect on the industry.
The following is a compilation of the latest breaking golf news from around the country.
July 5
KENTUCKY
In Owensboro, Golf Courses Are Flourishing Amid Pandemic
July 4
OHIO
Revamped Mini-Golf to Open at Former Lake Pleasant 9-Hole Golf Course
July 2
WISCONSIN
After 97-Day Coronavirus Hospital Stay, Wisconsin Man Plans to Hit the Golf Course
July 1
GEORGIA
The Chimneys Golf Course in City of Winder Closes for Two Weeks Over Covid-19 Concern
TEXAS
In Del Rio, City Council Closes Creek Side Parks, Including Golf Course
NATIONAL
Chip Shot Challenge Helps Raise Money for Golf Emergency Relief Fund
PGA TOUR Adjusts Stipend Program for Players, Caddies with Covid-19
Golf Channel’s Charlie Rymer Shares ‘Very Scary’ Hospitalization with Covid-19
INTERNATIONAL
Vancouver Park Board Reopening Concession Stands, Golf Course Clubhouses
June 30
GEORGIA
In Atlanta, Chastain Park Golf Course Gives Way to Greenspace on Tuesdays
CALIFORNIA
108-Hole Golf Hike at Goat Hill Park Helps Charities During Pandemic
LOUISIANA
City of Leesville Closes Municipal Golf Course Until Further Notice
ILLINOIS
$15 Million Donation Provides New Look Home Course for Illini Golf
NATIONAL
Golf Proving to Be the Best Sport for Social Distancing
June 29
TEXAS
After Virus Spike, Austin Closes Parks & Rec Facilities, Including Golf Courses
NORTH CAROLINA
Covid-19 Case Shuts Down Blair Park Golf Course in High Point Until July 3
NORTH DAKOTA
Grand Forks CC Closes Clubhouse for 2-4 Days After Employee Tests Positive
COLORADO
The Broadmoor Welcomes First Guests Since Beginning of Pandemic
MISSISSIPPI
Fallen Oak in Biloxi to Reopen on July 11
INTERNATIONAL
St. Andrews Old Course Hotel to Welcome Guests Back Starting Aug. 1
In Ireland, Timesheets Fill Up as Golf Clubhouses Reopen
London’s River Road Golf Course Hits Dead End and Won’t Reopen in 2020
June 28
OREGON
Local Courses Still Hope to Provide Junior Golf Opportunities
June 27
PENNSYLVANIA
Area Golf Courses Find Ways to Deal With Virus
OHIO
Stambaugh Golf Course in Youngstown Reopening on June 29
COLORADO
Keystone Resort in Vail: No Plans to Open Ranch Golf Course at This Time
NEW YORK
Virus Takes a Divot at Putnam Golf Course
NORTH CAROLINA
Apex Golf Camp Sees Children Returning to Sport During Pandemic
June 26
CALIFORNIA
Near Santa Barbara, Two Popular Golf Courses Remain Closed
PENNSYLVANIA
Brockway Golf Course Working to Make up For Lost Time
Beechwoods Back to Business as Usual After Two-Month Shutdown
INTERNATIONAL
Pandemic Leads to Sharp Rise in Membership at Scotland’s Golf Clubs
In UK, Yorkshire Golf Clubs Won’t Close Down After All
June 25
NEW MEXICO
Topgolf El Paso Ready to Reopen June 29 With New Safety Procedures
NATIONAL
Calls to Shut Down PGA TOUR Event After Positive Tests ‘Silly’ to McIlroy
INTERNATIONAL
Japan Women’s Golf Tour Opens after Four-Month Coronavirus Shutdown
Calgary Announces Tentative Reopening for Golf Courses
June 24
TEXAS
Landa Park GC Near Austin Closes After Employee Tests Positive for Covid-19
HAWAII
Four Seasons Resort on Lanai to Reopen July 1
NATIONAL
Five Golfers Withdraw from PGA TOUR Event of Coronavirus Concerns
Brooks Koepka Withdraws from PGA TOUR Event After Caddie Tests Positive
INTERNATIONAL
Golf Clubhouses in England Set to Reopen on July 4
June 23
FLORIDA
As Virus Surges in South Florida, Trump Doral Resort Is Among Reopening Rush
HAWAII
Wailea Blue on Maui Closing Indefinitely Due to ‘Devastating Economic Conditions’
OHIO
City of Dayton to Auction Equipment from Closed Golf Courses
NEVADA
Wildcreek Golf Course to Reopen on July 1
INTERNATIONAL
Irish Golf Clubs Set to Welcome More Golfers as Coronavirus Restrictions Ease
June 22
NATIONAL
How Risky is Golf During the Coronavirus Compared to Other Activities?
PGA Championship to Proceed in August Without Fans
Trip to Hilton Head Leaves Tour Players Shaken, Pondering Changes Due to Covid-19
Ryder Cup to Be Pushed Back to 2021 Due to Coronavirus Concerns
June 21
NEW JERSEY
Newton CC Lets Juniors, Seniors From Nine Sussex County High Schools Play for Free
OKLAHOMA
Golf Courses Remain Well-Populated Throughout Pandemic
INTERNATIONAL
Positive Spin at Last for Isle of Wight Golf
Baha Mar Resort in The Bahamas to Reopen in October
June 20
SOUTH CAROLINA
‘A Little More Civilized’: How COVID-19 Impacted the Heritage’s Party Scene
MISSOURI
Kansas City Resident Ready to Live Dream of Bringing Golf to Black Youth
TEXAS
City of Harlingen Looks to Sell Part of Tony Butler Municipal Golf Course
CALIFORNIA
Elkins Ranch GC in Fillmore to Close After Six Decades of Operation
INTERNATIONAL
COVID-19 Protocol Loosened at Golf Courses in Alberta
June 19
NATIONAL
A Look at the Coronavirus Testing Protocol at the PGA TOUR’s Travelers Championship
NEW YORK
Watertown’s Ives Hill Golf Course Won’t Open this Summer
WISCONSIN
Hilly Haven Golf Course Clubhouse Closes After Employee Tests Positive for Covid-19
June 18
CALIFORNIA
Elk Grove Country Club Suspends Operations After Members Contract Virus
Northstar’s Golf Course Near Lake Tahoe to Reopen July 15
INTERNATIONAL
In Canada, Cabot Golf Courses Expect More Locals With Reopening
South Africa: Return of Enthusiastic Golfers is Bittersweet for Golf Clubs
Lockdown Restrictions Continue to Ease for Scottish Golfers
June 17
TEXAS
4ore! Golf in Lubbock Has Three Employees Test Positive for Covid-19
Buffalo Creek Outside Dallas to Reopen on June 19
MASSACHUSETTS
Donors Pay Driving Range’s Fine for Violating Coronavirus Opening Rules
INTERNATIONAL
Scottish Golf Club 48 Hours From Closure is Now Flourishing as Golf Booms
Teeth of the Dog in Dominican Republic Set to Reopen on July 1
June 16
FLORIDA
Trump Golf Club Asks Palm Beach County for $88,000 Rent Relief
VERMONT
Mount Snow Golf Club Reopens, Socially Distances
June 15
NATIONAL
The PGA TOUR’s Return Offered a How-to Guide for Other Sports Leagues
MASSACHUSETTS
Cape Cod Golf Tees Off Amid Reality of Pandemic
MINNESOTA
Country Clubs See Non-Dues Revenue Plummet in April; Memberships Hold Steady
INDIANA
Local Golf Courses in Full Swing in Jackson County
NORTH CAROLINA
Golf Increasing in Popularity Amid Pandemic
INTERNATIONAL
England Golf Boss: Membership Remains ‘Relevant and Affordable’
UK: Rare Orchid Blooms During Lockdown, Putting Half of Course Out of Bounds
UK: Amateur Golf Enjoying a Membership Boom as Lockdown Rules Ease
June 14
NORTH CAROLINA
Coronavirus Shutter Lake Norman’s Peninsula Club After Members Report New Cases
June 13
WASHINGTON
Golf Courses, Instructors Busy Following May Reopening
June 12
NATIONAL
As Pro Golf Makes Return, Recreational Golf Has Experienced a Surge of Its Own
NEW YORK
Albany to Reopen Capital Hills Golf Course on June 16
Assembly Members Call on NYC to Reopen Public Golf Courses, Tennis Courts
ILLINOIS
Area Golf Courses Notice Uptick in Golfers Since Reopening
VIRGINIA
Meadowcreek in Charlottesville Reopens for First Time in Three Months
NEW MEXICO
Happier Days Ahead for Golf? Time Will Tell the Story
June 11
NATIONAL
Golf Enjoys a U.S. Boom That’s Making Tee Times Scarce
FLORIDA
Golf Cart Sharing, Other Bans Now Loosened in Palm Beach County
NORTH DAKOTA
UND Targets June 20 for Reopening of Ray Richards Golf Course
June 10
NEW JERSEY
Golf-related Restrictions Lifted as Courses Continue Return to ‘New Normal’
SOUTH DAKOTA
Golf Leagues Thrive During Pandemic
CALIFORNIA
Golf Courses See Resurgence During Pandemic
GEORGIA
Atlanta Area Public Course to Shut Down Once A Week as Public Greenspace
UTAH
Local Golf Courses Making Adjustments During Pandemic
June 9
FLORIDA
Heavy Rains Flood Treasure Coast Golf Courses as Pandemic Abates
INDIANA
New Pfau Course at Indiana University Opens for Golfers
NATIONAL
Where Does LPGA Stand on a Restart? Mike Whan Gives the Answer
INTERNATIONAL
Evian Championship in France is Cancelled Due to Coronavirus
June 8
ILLINOIS
Chicago’s Jackson Park Golf Course Reopens West of Lake Shore Drive
NATIONAL
U.S. Kids Golf Prepares for World Championships in Pinehurst Under Health Guidelines
CBS Sports Must Take New Swing at PGA Tour as Coronavirus Continues
June 7
OHIO
Safety Protocols for Memorial Tournament Fans Includes Temperature Scans, Chip Monitoring
NATIONAL
A Complete Look at the PGA TOUR’s At-Home Coronavirus Test
INTERNATIONAL
Asian Tour Targets September Return in South Korea
In Japan, Matsuyama and Ishikawa Tee Up Support for Coronavirus Battle
June 6
NEW YORK
NYC Council Member Calls for Golf Courses, Parks, Beaches to Reopen Under Phase One
MASSACHUSETTS
Cape Cod Hotels and Lodging Finalize Plans to Reopen
June 5
MISSOURI
Quail Valley Drives for Record Number of Rounds Played in May
MICHIGAN
Here’s When Local Golf Courses are Reopening Pro Shops, Restaurants and Bars
FLORIDA
INTERNATIONAL
Scottish Golf Clubs Experiencing a Membership Surge
UK Golf Club Announces Permanent Closure Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
June 4
NEVADA
Celebrity Golf at Lake Tahoe Still On, But Without Fans
WEST VIRGINIA
Charleston Golf Course Reopens for Free During the Season
June 3
NATIONAL
With Precautions, Golf Is Back. So Are Scoring Squabbles
RHODE ISLAND
New Golf Restrictions for Rhode Island Are Released With 1-Person Cart Still in Effect
MAINE
As Maine’s Competitive Golf Season Arrives, Courses See A Growing Interest
June 2
NATIONAL
How a Pandemic Could Be Forever Altering the Golf Cart
LOUISIANA
Audubon Golf Course in New Orleans Reopens After Being Closed During Pandemic
CALIFORNIA
Fantasy Springs Casino, Eagle Falls Golf Course Reopens in Indio
HAWAII
Aloha Section Allows Driving Ranges, Pro Shops to Open in Maui; 9-Minute Tee Times
MAINE
Maine Golfers Have Run of Course Because of Closed Border
June 1
HAWAII
How the Busiest Course in the U.S. is Coping With a Strange New Reality
OHIO
Youth Sports Return to Northwest Ohio with Junior Golf Event
INTERNATIONAL
Ireland Golf Clubs Set to Allow Return of Four Balls, Member-Guests and Competitions on June 8
May 31
NATIONAL
Slower Pace, Fewer Carts Impact Courses Profitability
These High School Golfers Didn’t Stop After the Coronavirus Stopped their Season
ILLINOIS
Suburban Illinois Courses Celebrate Busy Month: ‘They Are Just Elated to Be Out of the House’
HAWAII
County Alters Rules for Municipal Golf Course
INTERNATIONAL
Golf Courses Reopening in Saudi Arabia
May 30
OHIO
CALIFORNIA
Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes to Reopen on June 12
May 29
FLORIDA
Amid Pandemic, New Golf Course Opens in Florida Community
May 28
NATIONAL
Ivy League’s Brown University Cuts Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams
MICHIGAN
Boyne’s Three Northern Michigan Resorts Reopen May 29 with Golf Deals
Golf Courses in Ann Arbor See Increase in Play
MAINE
State Allows Golf Courses to Open Practice Facilities
NEW JERSEY
NJ Golfers View Courses Reopening as a Glimpse at a Return to Normal Life
VERMONT
What’s the Vermont Golf Scene Like? ‘An Oasis’ From the Pandemic
TEXAS
A Good Day at the Golf Course Begins With Overnight Work
INTERNATIONAL
Many of Puerto Rico’s 18 Golf Courses Reopen
May 27
NATIONAL
How is the Coronavirus Changing Golf’s Future
WASHINGTON
Fundraising Tourneys Return as ‘Golf Weekends’ to Spread Out Play
VIRGINIA
Golf Courses Around Reston and Herndon Reopen
MASSACHUSETTS
Golf Courses Busy, But Hampered by Tee Time Rules
ILLINOIS
Golfers in Illinois Allowed to Play in Foursomes, Ride in Carts Beginning May 29
NEVADA
Wynn Golf Club in Las Vegas to Reopen Golf Course on June 4
May 26
NATIONAL
‘The Match II’ is Most-Watched Golf Telecast in Cable Television History
LOUISIANA
The Golf Club at Audubon Park to Reopen on June 2
MASSACHUSETTS
Driving Range in East Longmeadow Hit With $300 Fine for Opening
OHIO
Cleveland Courses Reach Near Capacity as Weather Breaks
WEST VIRGINIA
Local Courses See Mixed Results as COVID-19 Restrictions Lessen, Weather Improves
NEW YORK
Richfield Springs Golf Course Offers Free Memberships to Health Care Workers
May 25
NATIONAL
Americans Finding Ways to Stay Active While Keeping Distance – Golf Included
MASSACHUSETTS
Massachusetts Lifts Restrictions on Golf Carts With Proper Sanitization
TEXAS
Houston Golf Courses, Tennis Courts to Reopen Next Week
NEW YORK
Teens Steal Carts From Closed Brooklyn Golf Course, Cause $100,000 in Damage
Albany Golf Course Waiting on Federal Funds to Reopen
WISCONSIN
Golf Continues to Grow for Courses in Their First Month Reopened
INTERNATIONAL
It Turns Out That Pandemic Golf is Essentially Just Golf. Enjoy!
May 24
SOUTH CAROLINA
Charleston Municipal Renovation is In High Gear
May 23
SOUTH DAKOTA
Golf Courses Begin to Loosen Restrictions Amid Pandemic
May 22
NATIONAL
President Trump Plays Golf for First Time Since Coronavirus Lockdowns
ILLINOIS
Why Chicago’s Golf Courses Remain Closed Despite Openings Across State
VERMONT
Killington Golf Course, Other Amenities Reopen for Summer
May 21
NATIONAL
‘Champions for Charity’ Could Double Fundraising Goal, Tiger Woods’ Agent Says
Junior Golf Tournaments Seeing Huge Interest From Families Ready for Competition
Should You Feel Comfortable Picking Up Random Golf Balls and Broken Tees?
‘It’s Exciting to See The Sport as a Unifier’: WGF CEO Talks Golf Post-Covid 19
INTERNATIONAL
Golf Courses in Scotland to Reopen on May 29
Golf Returns to England and Wales, For Those Who Don’t Mind Playing Alone or In Pairs
MASSACHUSETTS
Links at Mass Golf Offers Free Golf to Coronavirus Frontline Workers
May 20
WASHINGTON
Foursomes Are Now Allowed at Washington Courses, But Not In Seattle
ILLINOIS
Foursomes, Carts on Horizon for Illinois in Phase 3 by End of Month
MAINE
Residents Taking Full Advantage of Open Golf Courses
WISCONSIN
SentryWorld Plans to Reopen Golf Course on July 6
SOUTH CAROLINA
These Myrtle Beach Area Courses Reopen After Being Closed Due to Coronavirus
TENNESSEE
Murfreesboro City Golf Employee Tests Positive for Covid-19
NEW MEXICO
96-Year-Old Golf Course Volunteer Continues Work Amid Virus Outbreak
NATIONAL
Coronavirus Shutdowns are Making Golf Courses an Oasis for Stir-Crazy Americans
Touring a Golf Course Under Construction Is More Fun Than You’d Imagine
May 19
LOUISIANA
One of New Orleans’ Oldest Courses to Remain Closed Amid Coronavirus Concerns
NEW YORK
Golf Should Be Proud: Courses Acted Responsibly When it Came to Restrictions
City of Albany Maintains Golf Course Despite Doors Remaining Closed
FLORIDA
Palm Coast Reopens Golf Club, Some Parks With Few Restrictions
NATIONAL
First Round Back: Coming to Terms With Your ‘New’ Golf Routine is Key
Can You Catch Coronavirus Outdoors? Here’s What Golfers Should Know
May 18
NEW YORK
In New York, Carts Can Now Be Used With These Safety Guidelines
NEW JERSEY
Foursomes to Return, Ranges Can Reopen in New Jersey on May 22
WASHINGTON
Foursomes of Unrelated Golfers Now Permitted at Washington Courses
OHIO
Ohio Courses, Golfers Have to Follow These Rules Starting May 26
INDIANA
Business Has Been Good Despite Coronavirus: Indiana Golf Association
NATIONAL
TaylorMade Event Shows How Coronavirus May Change Golf on Television
May 16
CALIFORNIA
Golf Determined to Stay on Its Game With New Protocols
NATIONAL
Golfers Stumble on Perfect Invention for Coronavirus Era
May 15
NATIONAL
Golf Courses Are Open, But Bring Your Own Gatorade
May 14
OHIO
University of Akron Discontinues Men’s Golf Team in New Budget Cuts
FLORIDA
Winston Trails Club Owner Creates Safe Way to Ride for Two-Person Carts
May 13
INTERNATIONAL
‘We Are Not Out of the Woods’: England Golf Warning as Clubs Reopen
NATIONAL
Golf Channel’s Golf Am Tour to Shut Down Permanently
May 12
WASHINGTON D.C.
Golf Courses Open in All 50 States, but D.C. Golfers Still Waiting
OHIO
Dayton to Reopen Last City-Owned Golf Course
May 11
CALIFORNIA
Palm Springs Allows Golf, Tennis, Pickleball to Resume
KANSAS
City Approves Reopening of Salina Municipal Golf Course
NATIONAL
Trump Golf Clubs in Los Angeles and Miami Reopen, Eric Trump Says
PGA TOUR Provides Travel, Caddie Recommendations as Schedule Nears Restart
INTERNATIONAL
Golf in England Can Resume May 13; Here are the Rules
May 10
MARYLAND
Golf Courses in Montgomery County Reopen With New Rules
MASSACHUSETTS
Golf Allowed in Massachusetts for Those Who Show Proper Need Carts Only
Players Hit the Green as Golf Courses Reopen in Springfield
How the Coronavirus is Stopping Golfers From Playing All of This Course
HAWAII
Hilo Municipal Course on Big Island to Reopen on May 11
May 9
MICHIGAN
Golf Association Says Follow Safety Guidelines to Avoid Another Shutdown of Courses
PENNSYLVANIA
Pocono Golf Courses Reopen With New Guidelines
HAWAII
Volcano Golf Course on Big Island Faces Permanent Closure
NEW YORK
It Snowed on May 9. Rochester Residents Still Played Golf and Mowed Their Lawns
INDIANA
South Bend’s Two Golf Courses to Reopen on Monday
NEW MEXICO
Las Cruces Golf Courses Reopen After Being Closed Since March
INTERNATIONAL
Ireland Publishes 5-Step Plan for Reopening Golf Courses
May 8
ILLINOIS
Mayor’s Office Closes Cook County Courses Within City Limits for Rest of May
Massachusetts Courses Threatened With Discrimination Lawsuit Over Golf Cart Ban
MICHIGAN
Golf Carts Allowed Back on Michigan Courses: “It’s Big Time”
Treetops Resort Offers Frontline Workers ‘Unlimited’ Golf Special Through May 15
NEW YORK
Carts Allowed by New York State Under This Condition
Westchester Reopens Last Two of Six County Golf Courses
MASSACHUSETTS
Massachusetts Golf Courses Booked Through Weekend Despite Snow, Mother’s Day
Fore at Last, Fore at Last: Golf Returns to Bay State
NATIONAL
A 9-Point Checklist to Playing Golf Safely During the Coronavirus
Golf is One of Many Sports Charting How to Come Back During the Pandemic
May 7
MASSACHUSETTS
Golf Courses in Massachusetts Can Open, Effective Immediately
Here Are Massachusetts Golf Courses Open for Business as Guidelines Are Set
How Golf Became Center of Coronavirus Culture War in Deep-Blue Massachusetts
Green Hill Muni in Worcester to Remain Closed After Spike in Virus Cases
MARYLAND
‘Just Happy to Be Back’: Maryland Courses Reopen with New Protocols
OHIO
City of Dayton to Close Two Golf Courses Due to Virus-Related Revenue Losses
GEORGIA
City of Thomasville to Reopen Golf Course May 15 After Seven-Week Shutdown
IDAHO
Golfers Play Through Idaho’s Shutdown
NATIONAL
As Golf Courses Reopen, New Players Take Up the Long Walk
How to Run a Golf Resort in the Age of Social Distancing
May 6
MARYLAND
Maryland Governor Reopens Golf Courses, Beaches in First Steps Toward Easing Shutdown
VERMONT
Vermont Golf, Outdoor Recreation to Resume May 7 With Restrictions in Place
CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles County Golf Courses, Trails, Some Retailers to Reopen on May 8
Palm Springs to Consider Reopening Golf, Tennis, Pickleball
WASHINGTON
Washington Golfers Thrilled to Be Back on the Links After Coronavirus Shutdown
Golfers across the state were able to get their fix starting Tuesday, knowing that anything but complete responsibility may jeopardize them being able to play in the future. From @Matt_Calkins: https://t.co/goIG5XqFUz
— Seattle Times Sports (@SeaTimesSports) May 8, 2020
NATIONAL
How Golf Whiffed During Quarantine: Golfweek
May 5
CALIFORNIA
First Round Back: What It’s Like to Play Pebble Beach in the COVID Era
San Francisco’s Presidio Reopens: ‘We Were Nervous…But So Far It’s Going Great”
Oceanside Mayor Defends Golf as Safe Outdoor Activity
MASSACHUSETTS
Two Massachusetts Courses Plan to Reopen Despite Governor’s Orders
International Golf Club in Bolton Files for Bankruptcy Protection
MARYLAND
Eager to Reopen, Maryland Courses Are Hopeful Governor Will Lift Golf Ban
PENNSYLVANIA
I Played Golf. It Was Scary. Also, Awesome: Column
Golf is Back in Pennsylvania, to Rave Reviews
MINNESOTA
Golf is Back in Minnesota, and its Rugged, Rabid Golfers Are Loving It
NORTH CAROLINA
Mecklenburg County Now Allowing Two People Per Golf Cart
WASHINGTON
Washington Courses Reopen Today After Idaho Courses Have Been Reaping the Benefit
HAWAII
Kapalua Resort to Reopen Its Two Maui Courses This Week
NATIONAL
Golf Industry Sets Three-Stage to Reopening U.S. Courses
May 4
MASSACHUSETTS
Massachusetts Golf Course Owner to Reopen, Defying State’s Lockdown
New Proposal for Opening Courses Taken Into Consideration, Governor Says
CALIFORNIA
Fresno Golf Courses Get Green Light to Reopen if Criteria Are Met
WASHINGTON
Four Seattle Municipal Courses to Reopen on Tuesday
Snohomish County Golf Courses Teed Up to Reopen After 6-Week Shutdown
LOUISIANA
Mallard Cove GC in Lake Charles Opens for First Time Since Outbreak
ARKANSAS
Little Rock to Reopen City Golf and Tennis Facilities on May 9
INDIANA
Two of Northwest Indiana’s Premier Public Courses to Reopen This Week
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Seacoast Golf Courses Expect Big Demand at Reopening
NATIONAL
Some of Golf’s New Safety Rules Could Actually Make the Game Better
May 3
MASSACHUSETTS
Massachusetts Golf Courses Remain Closed
Local Golf Representatives Meet With Advisory Board on Reopening Courses
CALIFORNIA
Golf Returns to Bay Area with Some Strange Changes
PENNSYLVANIA
In Titusville, Even Poor Weather Can’t Cloud Golf Reopenings
May 2
NEW YORK
The Unavoidable Emotions of Playing Golf in the Coronavirus Age
Return of Golf Reminds Us What We’re Missing
CALIFORNIA
San Francisco Bay Area Courses to Reopen on Monday, May 4
Golf Instruction Remains Shut Down in San Diego
FLORIDA
Trump Organization Begins Reopening Its Golf Properties
WASHINGTON
Get Those Tee Times as Golf Reopens Tuesday, May 5 in Washington
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Golf Courses and Campgrounds Gear Up to Reopen
Green Meadow Golf Course Could Face Bulldozer in Hudson
PENNSYLVANIA
Why You Might Want to Play Golf in Philadelphia Right Now
NEW MEXICO
Albuquerque’s Golf Courses Tee Off Again
Despite Ease of Restrictions, Santa Fe Golf Courses Remain Shuttered
May 1
NEW HAMPSHIRE
New Hampshire Announces Plan to Reopen Golf Courses on May 11
VERMONT
Wait Continues for Vermont Golfers as New Hampshire Announces Plan to Reopen Courses
MICHIGAN
Michigan Emergency Room Nurse Gets Hole-In-One After Golf Ban is Lifted
FLORIDA
Martin County to Reopen Golf Courses, Beaches on May 4, With Restrictions
OHIO
City of Columbus Golf Courses to Reopen on May 12
PENNSYLVANIA
Montgomery County’s 52 Golf Courses Reopen
NORTH CAROLINA
With Business Booming, Wilmington Looks to Maximize Revenue at the Muni
ILLINOIS
Chicago Lakefront, Golf Courses Remain Closed Even as Some State Courses Reopen
CALIFORNIA
Pebble Beach Trains Golf Staff to Follow New Safety Rules
TEXAS
In San Antonio, Courses Renting Carts, Opening Clubhouses as Restrictions Loosen
April 30
NEW MEXICO
Golf Courses in New Mexico Permitted to Reopen
ILLINOIS
Golf is Back in Illinois on Friday. Here are All the Rules to Know
CALIFORNIA
Six Bay Area Counties Allow Golf Courses to Reopen on May 4
San Francisco’s Five Public Golf Courses Get OK to Reopen Next Week
HAWAII
Maui to Reopen Golf Courses and Some Parks, But Urges Social Distancing
MASSACHUSETTS
Mass Golf CEO Says ‘It’s Time to Move Forward, it’s Time to Open Golf’
NEW YORK
Westchester County Prepping to Reopen Dunwoodie, Sprain Lake Golf Courses
TEXAS
In Dallas, Golf Courses, Tennis Center and Gun Ranges Can Open Friday, Mayor Says
El Paso Golf Course Reservations Skyrocket After Orders to Reopen
OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma City Public Golf Courses to Reopen
NEW JERSEY
NJ Courses Are Allowed to Open Saturday. How Will This Work?
SOUTH CAROLINA
How Myrtle Beach Area Courses Lost $21M Despite Remaining Open
INTERNATIONAL
France Will Allow Golf Courses to Reopen From May 11
Guidance Issued to UK Clubs on How to Reopen Courses
April 29
NEW JERSEY
New Jersey to Reopen Parks and Golf Courses on May 2
NEVADA
Nevada Governor Eases Restrictions, Including Golf, Starting on May 1
NEW HAMPSHIRE
With Maine Reopening Golf Courses, New Hampshire Could be Next
2020 Golf Season May Tee Off Soon
HAWAII
Oahu City and Private Courses Given Green Light to Reopen on May 1
MASSACHUSETTS
When It Comes to Reopening Golf Courses, Governor Putts to Lt. Governor’s Task Force
CALIFORNIA
Santa Cruz County Golf Courses Set to Reopen on May 4
Golf Set to Return to San Diego County, but With a Few Tweaks
Costa Mesa Golf Courses Reopen for Play
Costa Mesa golf courses reopen for play https://t.co/ETN9TLB6NH
— The Daily Pilot (@TheDailyPilot) April 30, 2020
April 28
MAINE
Maine Golf Courses Can Reopen on May 1
ILLINOIS
Illinois Area Golf Courses Work to Follow Pandemic Rules, Reopen May 1
MASSACHUSETTS
Golf in Massachusetts Won’t Be Played Until at Least May 18
CALIFORNIA
Popular San Francisco Golf Course Turns Into Public Park During Shutdown
PENNSYLVANIA
Scranton Municipal Course Shuts its Doors, Likely for Good
April 27
PENNSYLVANIA
Pennsylvania Golf Courses, Some Outdoor Recreation Allowed to Reopen on May 1
WASHINGTON
Washington State Golf Courses Allowed to Reopen May 5, Governor Jay Inslee Says
FLORIDA
Popular Winter Park 9 to Reopen in Orlando After Month-Long Shutdown
Palm Beach County to Reopen Parks, Golf Courses, Boat Ramps and Pools on April 29
Delray Beach to Begin Gradual Reopening of Golf Courses, City Parks
Miami-Dade and Broward Opening Parks, Waterways and Golf Courses
WISCONSIN
Single-Rider Carts to be Allowed in Wisconsin as Governor Eases Restrictions
NEW MEXICO
City-Owned Golf Course Reopens in Grants as Most Businesses Remain Closed
MASSACHUSETTS
Massachusetts Courses Remain Out of Bounds as Neighboring States Play On
CONNECTICUT
Hunter Golf Course in Meriden to Reopen One Month After City Shut it Down
WEST VIRGINIA
Playing Golf Offers a Reprieve for Golfers in West Virginia and Ohio
ILLINOIS
Quincy Park District Set to Reopen Golf Course
OKLAHOMA
Edmond City Council Adopts Governor’s Plan, Will Reopen Golf Courses
TEXAS
Grapevine Golf Course to Partially Reopen on April 28
April 26
CALIFORNIA
City of Carlsbad to Keep Beaches, Parks and Golf Course Closed for Now
April 25
NEW JERSEY
Governor Says State Parks, Golf Courses to Stay Closed Even as Jersey City Opens Some Parks
NEW YORK
Long Island Munis – Bethpage, Montauk Downs, Sunken Meadow – Reopen on April 27
Two Westchester County-Owned Courses Reopen After State Eases Guidelines
PENNSYLVANIA
Lehigh Valley Golf Course Operators, and Golfers, Wait Nervously on Uncertain Future
WISCONSIN
Golf Courses Start to Reopen Around Wisconsin
MINNESOTA
Back on the Links: Austin Golfers Happy to Be Swinging Again
Rochester Golf Course Sees Delayed Season Start with a Silver Lining
INDIANA
VFW Golf Course Will Remain Closed for the Year
OHIO
In Knox County, Golf Cart and Landscaping Restrictions Are Relaxed
CALIFORNIA
Stockton Reopens Golf Courses: A Gallery
April 24
MICHIGAN
Michigan Governor Rules Golf Courses Can Open for Play
Golfers Flock to Some Michigan Courses After Gov. Whitmer Lifts Golf Ban
Golf Course Phones ‘Ringing Off Hook’ for Reopening
MINNESOTA
Back on the Course, Minnesota Golfers Settle Into No-Touch Vibe
Social Distancing Not a Problem in Golf, Especially for Bad Players
NEW YORK
Long Island Park Golf Courses to Reopen 4/27 With Restrictions
IOWA
Waterloo’s Three City Golf Courses to Reopen on April 25
Webster City Golf Course Closed Until May 8 as Coronavirus Precaution
LOUISIANA
Lafayette to Reopen Three Parks and Recreation Courses on April 25
OKLAHOMA
Tulsa Courses to Reopen May 1, Most Others Expected to Follow Suit
OHIO
Lake Metroparks Reopens Two Golf Courses
HAWAII
Honolulu Mayor: Reopen Golf Courses First, Church Services Will Have to Wait
WISCONSIN
Wisconsin Golf Courses are Open for Business
Golf Returns to Green Bay Area: ‘It’s 43 Degrees and We Are Packed”
Golf Makes a Sunny Return to La Crosse Area
ILLINOIS
Illinois to Reopen Golf Courses with Twosomes Only, No Golf Carts
Rockford Park District Announces When its Five Golf Courses Will Open
Golf Operators in DeKalb, Sycamore, Spring Creek Ready to Open May 1 Amid Unknown Guidelines
MISSOURI
Oldest Public Golf Course West of Mississippi River to Reopen on April 26
COLORADO
Fort Collins Reopening Golf Courses, Disc Golf and Tennis Courts
Estes Park Golf Course to Reopen to Public on April 27 with Precautions
CONNECTICUT
Greenwich to Reopen Golf Course, with More Rules, During Coronavirus Crisis
CALIFORNIA
San Joaquin County Says Golf Courses Can Reopen
Golf Course in Palm Springs Reopens Amid Coronavirus Shutdown
Pandemic Playtime: Courses in San Joaquin and Stanislaus Are Reopening
April 23
ILLINOIS
Illinois Golf Courses Set to Open on May 1
CALIFORNIA
San Bernadino County to Reopen Golf Courses
Palm Springs Golf Courses to Stay Closed for at Least Two Weeks
Eager Players Return as More Orange County Courses Open
ARIZONA
Golfers From Other States Where Golf is Banned Come to Play in Arizona
COLORADO
Aspen Golf Course Eyes Opening Once COVID-19 Protocols are in Place
MINNESOTA
Duluth Golfers Frustrated by Shutdown of Municipal Course Through Summer
WISCONSIN
City of Madison Golf Courses to Open, Libraries Still Planning
LOUISIANA
Island Golf & Country Club Permanently Closes in Plaquemine
MARYLAND
Contrary to Rumors, Governor’s Spokesperson Says Golf Courses Won’t Reopen this Weekend
PENNSYLVANIA
Pennsylvania House to Consider Bill to Reopen Golf Courses with CDC Guidelines
WASHINGTON
Why Golfers Are Still Playing at Federal Way Country Club
April 22
ARIZONA
Arizona Retirement Community to Open Five of Seven Courses
CALIFORNIA
Golfers Get the OK from Health Officer in Stanislaus County. Guns & Arrows, Too
Napa County Loosens Coronavirus Restrictions for Golf Courses, Construction
COLORADO
Longmont Opens City Golf Courses After Coronavirus Closure
Denver City Golf Courses Reopen with New Restrictions
FLORIDA
Shuttered Florida Golf Clubs ‘Adopt’ Hospitals to Help With Coronavirus Fight
GEORGIA
Bartow County Courses See Varying Impacts from Coronavirus
PENNSYLVANIA
Golfers Hope Actions by Other States Means Sport’s Return is Closer in PA and NJ
WISCONSIN
Milwaukee County Does About-Face and Reopens Golf Courses
Eight Milwaukee County Golf Courses to Open for Play Starting April 24
TENNESSEE
Springfield Plans Friday Opening of City’s Greenway, Golf Course
ALABAMA
Golf Versus Basketball: Mobile Debates Reopening of its Public Parks
VERMONT
A Flatter Curve Doesn’t Mean Earlier Tee Times for Vermont Golfers
April 21
MICHIGAN
There’s Confusion in Michigan Over Golf During Stay-at-Home Order
In Metro Detroit, Some Private Clubs Tell Members its Okay to Play Amid State’s Golf Shutdown
NEW YORK
New York Change Allows Golf to Resume
In Upstate NY, Onondaga County Private Courses Can Re-Open
NY Governor’s Office: Public, Private Courses Can Reopen Under New Regulations
Westchester County to Reopen Two Courses, but Keep Four Others Closed
Mark Twain Golf Course in Elmira Reopens With Restrictions
CALIFORNIA
Orange County to Allow Golf Courses to Reopen While Other Virus Restrictions Continue
Riverside County Reopens All Golf Courses with Restrictions
Ventura County Golf Courses Are Back in Business
Golf Courses in Palm Springs to Remain Closed
‘We Can’t Wait to Get Out There Again’: Golf Returns to Desert Courses
FLORIDA
Cape Coral Opens Golf Course Along with Air Strip
Broward County Discusses Re-Opening Golf Courses, Boating and Parks
WISCONSIN
Many Tee Times Sold Out at Madison Area Golf Courses
NEW JERSEY
New Jersey Golf Course Organizations Make Plea to Governor to Reopen
Ease Virus Restrictions and Reopen NJ Golf Courses, Republican Lawmakers Ask Governor
NORTH DAKOTA
Moorhead Public Golf Courses Open for Season with Restrictions
COLORADO
City of Denver Golf Courses to Reopen on April 22
ILLINOIS
No Clubhouses and Upside Down Cups? DeKalb County Courses Await Approval to Re-Open
U.K.
Sheep Are Taking Over Golf Courses Due to the Lack of Golfers
April 20
NORTH CAROLINA
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