COVID-19 Updates
UPDATED 10/12/2021 by Martin Edge - Secretary Manager
Friday 10th December 2021 now sees some restrictions return as the UK Government moves to 'Plan B'. Therefore, whilst we will see some changes, some measures will remain in place. To summarise:
Course
- Pins can be touched and removed along with the removal of inserts in holes.
- Ball washers are in use.
- Each bunker will have it's own rake and we ask players when leaving the bunker to place the rake in the centre of the bunker facing the direction of play
- Hand sanitiser will be available by the 1st Tee and at the Halfway House and we ask players to use this after playing the 9th hole. Golfers are also reminded that carrying a personal bottle and using regularly is good practice.
Clubhouse
- NHS Track and Trace QR Code will remain displayed
- Entry and Exit to the Clubhouse by Members, Guests and Visitors is by any door
- Members, Guests and Visitors may order at the Bar - please provide your name, not just membership number when placing an order to be paid from your Clubhouse account.
- Snooker Table remains open - specific instructions for use will be displayed in the Bentley Room which houses the table
- Club provided towels will be available for use, but members are strongly recommended to bring and use their own towel should they wish to use the showers
- Continue to protect yourself and those who you are in close contact with from Coronavirus
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Face Coverings
Following the move by the Government to 'Plan B' in the management of Coronavirus across the country, new guidance / requirements have been brought into effect.
Based upon the Government guidance:
Face coverings are not required in hospitality venues where food and drink are consumed (such as pubs, cafés and restaurants), or during exercise (such as gyms), including dancing (such as nightclubs).
Where a premises or part of a premises is being used for an event where the main activities include eating, drinking and dancing, face coverings are not required. Face coverings must be worn in communal areas of the premises not being used for the event, such as in a hotel lobby when an event is taking place in a conference room.
I can confirm that the Clubs' Facilities Reopening Committee, of which I am a part of must issue the following requirements for all Clubhouse users, not otherwise medically exempt from wearing face coverings:
Face Coverings - (With Immediate Effect)
In line with Government requirements face coverings / masks are required in all communal areas of the Clubhouse, with the exception of:
Golfers’ Bar
Bentley Room
Main Lounge
Dining Room
In all other parts of the Clubhouse face coverings / masks are required.
Continuing to set an example as a safe and enjoyable venue is key to the good name of our great club. The use of face masks also plays a role in acting as a reminder to all that we are still dealing with a virus that does not discriminate and can affect anyone.
Our Office Team are working from the Clubhouse and can be contacted during Office hours or by email - assistant@heskethgolfclub.co.uk
Visitors are being accepted once again.
FURTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
As you may expect we have a number of procedures / requirements to advise you and your group on before you arrive with us on the day.
One of the key requirements is;
We advise all members, guests and visitors to the club to not come to the club at all if:
• you have any symptoms of coronavirus (a high temperature, a new, continuous cough or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste)
• you've tested positive for coronavirus – this means you have coronavirus
• you live with someone who has symptoms or has tested positive
• someone in your support bubble has symptoms or has tested positive
• you're told by NHS Test and Trace that you've been in contact with a person with coronavirus
Bar
Our Bar service is available.
Please bring a face covering with you, as exit from the area will be through the Clubhouse and a face covering will be required.
Our Bar opening times are available to view online - please click here
On days where the weather is inclement, closing times may be subject to change, with members advised by email on the day.
Catering
Our Catering opening times are available to view online -
please click here
On days where the weather is inclement, closing times may be subject to change, with members advised by email on the day.
We will have a limited selection of sandwiches and teacakes available for purchase once the main catering is closed
Halfway House
Our Halfway House service is also open 7 days a week.
We will have a selection of food and drinks available.
Hot Sausage Rolls, Hot Cheese and Onion Pasties and Sandwiches will be available from 11:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sundays, and from 10:00 on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Our Halfway House opening times are available to view online - please click here
Locker Rooms
Our Locker Rooms have reopened.
Face coverings will be required at all times, and all members must continue to follow social distancing guidance.
Hand Sanitiser is available at the entrances and we request it is used for the benefit of all members.
Our Showers are now reopened. Those wishing to use the Showers must use their own towel. Club towels are now available but we ask golfers to use their own towel whenever possible.
Our Locker Rooms opening times are available to view online - please click here
On days where the weather is inclement, closing times may be subject to change, with members advised by email on the day.
Members and Visitors are advised to keep valuables such as Car Keys with them, in case of an early closure of the Locker Rooms.
Trolley Store
The Member's Trolley Store has reopened 7 days a week.
Hand Sanitiser is available at the entrance and we request it is used for the benefit of all members.
We would ask that just one member at a time uses the Trolley Store.
Our Trolley Store opening times are available to view online - please click here
On days where the weather is inclement, closing times may be subject to change, with members advised by email on the day.
Office
The Office will continue to operate to a normal schedule, being Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:30.
For members seeking to visit the Office, face coverings must be worn at all times.
Whilst there is clearly a lot to take in and adhere to, we do hope that despite all of these measures, or even due to these measures you are able to enjoy your visit to Hesketh Golf Club.
Please tag us in your social media posts - @HeskethGolfClub on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and even TikTok.
Local Rule for Bunkers - NOW RESCINDED
