Mass Golf and the Allied Golf Organizations of New England/Northeast are monitoring the current COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation very closely as the health, safety and well-being of our community is the priority. During extraordinary times, such as the current global pandemic, we all will be guided in decision making with the information provided by public health and government authorities.
As a resource for golf courses/facilities and individual golfers, Mass Golf in partnership with several other Golf Organizations from the Northeast have gathered pertinent information surrounding COVID-19 and what you may need to know in order to make informed decisions about your golf course/facility or that round of golf you are considering.
CDC – Website for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
WHO – Website for the World Health Organization
Mass Golf Events Policies and Procedures
National Club Association – What clubs need to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus). The NCA is actively working to compile key resources to protect clubs, their employees and members. In addition, they are sending an NCA Coronavirus Update newsletter to keep clubs up-to-date on the latest news and resources, offering Town Hall calls to answer your questions and continually updating this website.
GCSAA Back2Golf (5/5/20)
NEPGA Resource Page (3/25/20)
PGA – Preparing Workplace for COVID-19 (3/20/20)
NGCOA – Park and Play Program (3/19/20)
National Golf Foundation – Protecting Golfers & Course Staff (3/19/20)
USGA Green Section – COVID-19 Resource Page (3/25/20)
We Are Golf – COVID-19 Resources (3/25/20)
NGF Nationwide Impact (Updated 4/8/20)
PGA Emergency Relief Fund (Updated 4/13/20)
| State | Golf Carts | Tee Time Interval | Residence Requirement | Full Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 2 Riders Allowed with Restrictions | At Least 10 Minutes | None | CSGA Details Page |
| Maine | 1 Player Per Cart | 12 Minutes | Must Be Maine Resident | MSGA Details Page |
| Massachusetts | 1 Player Per Cart or 2 Family Members Living in Same House | Ensure Sufficient Gap | Travel Restriction in place. Must be from a lower risk state. Full Details | Mass Golf Details Page |
| New Hampshire | 1 Player Per Cart | 12 Minutes | Must Be NH Resident or Member of an NH Club | NHGA Details Page |
| New York | Available For Players With Disability or Medical Needs | N/A | None | NYSGA Details Page |
| Rhode Island | 2 Riders Allowed with Restrictions | 15 Minutes | Must Be RI Resident | RIGA Details Page |
| Vermont | 1 Player Per Cart | 15 Minutes | Cross State Travel Restrictions | VGA Details Page |
| ORGANIZATION | CONTACT | |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut State Golf Association | Visit Website | Visit Website |
| Golf Course Superintendents Association of Cape Cod | Julie Heston | jheston@verizon.net |
| Golf Course Superintendents Association of Cape Cod | David Stott | stottelliot@aol.com |
| Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England | Don Hearn | donhearn@gcsane.org |
| Maine State Golf Association | Brian Bickford | brian@mesga.onmicrosoft.com |
| Mass Golf | Catherine Carmignani | ccarmignani@massgolf.org |
| New England Chapter CMAA | Laura Ryan | managing.director@necma.org |
| New England Golf Association | Greg Howell | ghowell@massgolf.org |
| New England Golf Course Owners Association | Elaine Gebhardt | egebhardt@negcoa.org |
| New England Section PGA | Visit Website | Visit Website |
| New Hampshire Golf Association | Visit Website | Visit Website |
| Northeastern New York Section PGA | Tracie Warner | twarner@pgahq.com |
| Rhode Island Golf Association | Dalton Balthaser | dbalthaser@rigalinks.org |
| Vermont Golf Association | John Goodchild | vga@vtga.org |
