Today Pennsylvania pro shops reacted to something they hadn't in more than a month --- their telephones were ringing at a brisk rate.
Governor Tom Wolf removed the restrictions on play, reducing the rules which had been in place for the last five weeks because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
To be clear, social distancing remains critical, and courses will be implementing policies that allow their courses to be open while enforcing various procedures.
Some of the restrictions could mean a longer distance between tee times, limits on players using golf carts, keeping flagsticks in the hole at all times and keeping gathering areas closed.
Representatives of Bensalem, Northampton Valley and Neshaminy Valley said tee times are available for the weekend, but that all procedures are being reviewed for the reopening. To a person they said safe rather than sorry is the message.
THe Governor cited residents physical and mental health as being atop the reasons for reopening, along with the drop in COVID-19 cases in general. He had been giving through to reopening portions of the state but in the end went with the blanket removal of restrictions on certain industries.
"As we start to take measured, limited steps to reopen the Commonwealth, reopening some industries will help rebuild our economy and strengthen our mental health," explained the Governor.
The Center for DIsease Control reminds all that one should NOT play golf if your sick or recently were diagnosed with COVID-19. It also recommended not to take part in organized events (e.g., leagues where multiple people would be on hand). Social distancing remains critical. But it did not recommend playing with a mask, although one could.
Still, with practicing in the basement may be nice for a while, playing the game is much better.
Swing away!
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