On Albarella Island the first anti-covid golf course, PlayGolf54 are ready with all security measures

As required by the latest regional ordinance, all golf clubs in Veneto opened from Monday 4 May. As did Albarella…

As required by the latest regional ordinance, all golf clubs in Veneto opened from Monday 4 May. As did Albarella Island’s course, which is part of the PlayGolf club54 group, which has seen a very responsible reopening, in compliance with the anti-Covid health regulations issued by the Ministry of Health and was the first to reopen in the Veneto region last Monday. The Albarella course, in fact, was the first certified anti-covid course in the Veneto region followed by the other PlayGolf54 courses the following day, Tuesday 5 May. Golf, in fact, is a sport that allows a great physical distance between the participants, which allows you to immerse yourself in nature, and everyone uses their own personal equipment.

Golf courses are to be considered as very particular sports facilities with extremely wide spaces, a safety distance of at least 3 metres is always necessary in order to perform a swing, the movement used to hit the golf ball. “We want to be extremely careful and guarantee maximum safety for our golfers, which is why all the details have been carefully studied with our safety consultants, who have also taken into consideration the Federation protocol and all the aspect of management. Obviously, in this period, the activities carried out are recreational and non-competitive, avoiding any type of gathering and social contact “explains the president of PlayGolf54 Paolo Casati.

The provisions necessary for the reopening, aim for safety and avoidance of gatherings, it is therefore mandatory to book the tee-time by phone, online or by e-mail, with slots that will take place every 10/12 minutes. To have access you will need to wear a mask, wear gloves and have a hand disinfectant gel with you as well as the self-certification form completed. In case of a body temperature above 37.5 degrees, symptoms of respiratory pathologies or if subjected to quarantine measures, the structures cannot be accessed. Equipment and trolleys will be constantly sanitized and hand delivered outside, for individually use.

“We have sent the protocol and information to all our members, but we are also ready for those who want to come and try out our beautiful sport, for beginners the first golf lesson booked will be free and our Montecchia Golf Academy instructors are available for assist you. For now, the changing rooms will not be accessible. The opening of bars, restaurants and pro-shops will strictly follow the provisions. We are starting to play golf again, but with caution “concludes President Casati.