2020 SCGA Team Play COVID-19 Guidelines   

 

 

SCGA Team Play Guidelines (subject to change)

 

• Captains must relay all local club, city and county policies to the opposing captain well in advance of the match. These include, but are not limited to, policies on carts, starting time intervals, prepayment, face coverings, bunkers, flagsticks and food and beverage.
  • Players must abide by these policies as well as the regulations listed in this document.
• If private clubs are not allowing guest play during the window of a scheduled match, their portion of the match may be played at a mutually agreed upon alternative site.
• Shotgun starts will not be permitted.
• Caddies are prohibited for the remainder of the playoffs. Partners must always maintain social distancing.
• Players will be encouraged to prepay (if applicable) and captains will be responsible for facilitating this process.
• No hosted banquets, in-person team meetings or gatherings of any kind. Takeout items from the facility are acceptable in accordance with facility protocol.
• Physical scoreboards will not be permitted.
• Alternate groups will be discouraged to reduce the amount of team players at any host facility.
• Players will be encouraged to utilize the USGA TM mobile app for scoring in place of physical scorecards.
• Players will be encouraged to reduce the amount of time they spend inside the clubhouse, on practice facilities, and around other members before and after the round.

 

Health Precautions & Recommendations

 

• If you have a fever, cough or other symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home. 
• Wash your hands frequently, use hand sanitizer, and avoid touching your face.
• Refrain from shaking hands or coming into contact with other players and officials.
• If social distancing is not possible, face masks must be worn.
• Familiarize yourself and follow best practices issued by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and state/local governments.