COVID-19 Information

Crimson Ridge has implemented protocols for the 2021 golf season.  First and foremost, the safest place for people to be during this time is at home. However, to meet the needs of recommended outside time and exercise - plus the mental health benefits of sport - we will be  working on our opening Standards and Procedures with the support of the Ontario Government.  In order to maintain the safety of our members, guests and staff, we have instituted new and extensive protocols. It is essential to follow our new procedures if we are to keep everyone safe this season. Please know that if you cannot or will not adhere to these protocols you will be asked to leave the property, immediately. 

Protocols:

• When arriving on the Crimson Ridge property players paying a green fee must check in at the Pro Shop and then proceed to the parking lot.  Members may go straight to the parking lot to prepare to golf.  You will be greeted by our golf operations staff at the back of the parking lot when picking up your cart and driving range balls. 
• Physical distancing of 2m (6 feet) is encouraged as much as possible
• We encourage payments in the Golf Shop and Clubhouse to be paid with a credit or debit card to limit the use of cash transactions
• Hand sanitizing stations will be set up at the following locations:
• Next to the golf cart staging area at the back of the parking lot
• At the entrance of the Pro Shop
• At the Cantina (outside bar area)
• Sanitized washrooms are available outside of the Pro Shop building as well as on the golf course.
• Power carts are to be shared
• No garbage can be left in your golf cart
• Golfers will be required to place their garbage and recyclable items in the proper bins after completing their round at the back of the parking lot.  All carts must be returned to the cart staging area at the back of the parking lot shortly after completing your final hole (IE: 9 or 18)

LIGHTENING AND EVACUATION PLAN

• The golf course management and staff are always tracking the weather especially when lightning is in the area and potentially a threat to golfers.  While on the property if we sound the air horn with one long blast, it signifies that all golfers must stop play and take shelter by returning to the parking lot as quickly as possible. 
• Golfers are asked to then leave the Crimson Ridge property as soon as possible. 
• Rainchecks will be issued in the Pro Shop to those public players who did not complete their round. 

DRIVING RANGE

• Will open when the golf course opens.
• The Driving Range will be closed on Sunday nights  to clean pick for cutting early Monday morning. No balls can be hit  once the range closes on Sunday until it opens again on Monday morning. 

GOLF LESSONS

• Available upon request by our PGA of Canada, Director of Operations Travis Spiess.  Please view our website for rates and packages and contact Travis to arrange your lesson.  Lessons can take place on the driving range, short game area, including the putting green, on the course or in the Pro Shop using the simulator (Foresight GCquad launch monitor)

FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICES

• The outdoor Cantina will be open throughout the day and into the evening
• The F&B cart will be on the course from late morning until into the evening
• Clubhouse is open from lunch onward everyday

WE GUARANTEE THAT

• All high-contact surfaces are regularly sanitized such as the service-related surfaces, payment terminals, power carts, flagsticks and washrooms
• Our employees regularly wash and sanitize their hands
• Our employees will stay home if feeling sick
• Our employees wear gloves when handling hole cups, flags and sanitizing carts
• All machinery will be sanitized daily to ensure public and staff safety

MEMBER & GUEST EXPECTATIONS

• Stay home if you are sick!
• Wash your hands with water and soap before and after the round 
• Use proper coughing/sneezing etiquette by using your inner elbow
• Practice social distancing with a minimum of 2m between you and others while on the property
• Do not share any equipment including scorecards, tees, clubs, balls, ball markers, etc.
• Do not share any food, drinks or inhalation devices
• Refrain from picking up random golf balls you find
• Leave the pins in the hole at all times
• While we’re all in favour of sportsmanship, please refrain from a hand-shake or any form of contact with others at the end of a round

GOLF CARTS

AT THE COURSE & GOLFING

DRIVING RANGE

AGREEMENT OF RISKS AND OBLIGATIONS

Once Crimson Ridge opens for golf, patrons acknowledges the following terms:

ACCEPTANCE OF RISK

1. Golfers accept the RISK OF CONTRACTING COVID-19 by choosing to attend or use the golf course at Crimson Ridge.

OBLIGATIONS OF THE MEMBER & PUBLIC

1. The Member & Public golfers shall be required to strictly abide by any and all policies of Crimson Ridge concerning the control and spread of COVID-19, including without limitation on the provincial policies set on social distancing.
2. The Member & Public is under an obligation to notify the Club if they observe anyone not strictly abiding to these new policies set in place by Crimson Ridge.
3. The Member will not attend or use the golf course if they are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, if they have been in immediate contact with anyone who is experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 or if they are otherwise under an obligation to self-isolate or remain under quarantine.

ACCEPTANCE OF OBLIGATIONS

1. The Member & Public accepts their obligations under this “Agreement” and acknowledges that a breach of these obligations on their part could result in immediate removal from the property.
2. The Member & Public hereby releases the Club, its Directors, Officers and Staff from any and all claims that the Member & Public has or may have in the future for:
3. any loss or damage the Member & Public may suffer due to contracting COVID-19, including sickness or death, as a result of attending or using the golf course; and
4. any suspension or other discipline imposed on the Member & Public by the Crimson Ridge resulting from the Member & Public’s breach of their obligations under this “Agreement”.

By booking a tee time and arriving on the Crimson Ridge grounds, you are hereby consenting to all of the above risks and obligations as a Member or Public player.