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Dear Golf Industry Partners / Key Stakeholders,

We have recently been contacted by several golf courses, as well as golfers, for further clarification on the protocols that apply to golfers that live alone in high case regions. To clarify, the following information is currently listed on the AHS website:

• People who live alone can have up to two (2) close contacts. These contacts must be:
  • the same two contacts throughout the duration of the restriction.
  • if the close contacts do not also live alone, visits cannot be held at their home.
  • single parents who only live with their children under 18 can have up to two (2) close contacts.

It is our understanding that for golf, this means that golfers that live alone or are single parents with children under 18 can golf with two (2) close contacts that do not need to be from the same household but must be the same two (2) close contacts throughout the duration of the current public health restriction.

We strongly urge all golf courses to continue to remain vigilant as the safety of staff and guests remain the utmost priority and we ask that all facilities do their part to adhere to all AHS guidelines.

NAGA AB continues to advocate for the Alberta golf industry communicating the mental and physical benefits of golf along with our adherence to all Public Health protocols to ensure safety for all. However, we have been advised by Dr. Hinshaw’s office that relief will not be offered provincewide until the health situation improves.  

Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Erica Beck
Regional Director, NGCOA Canada
President - NAGA Alberta

cc:
Robert Rousselle, Executive Director, PGA of Alberta
Phil Berube, CEO, Alberta Golf
Jennifer Cox, President, CSCM – Alberta Chapter
Terri Solodan, Executive Director, AGSA