We are very much looking forward to seeing you when we open in a few days! As you all know, this will be a very different golf season at Dufferin Heights. New industry guidelines are being put in place so that we can all enjoy the game in the safest way possible during this worldwide pandemic.

Here are a few main points:

– All golfers (as well as our staff) will have to follow public health recommendations (such as social distancing, frequent hand washing, etc…). To see the main golfer protocols, click on COVID-19 – ACTING AS A RESPONSIBLE GOLFER. It is crucial that all golfers obey these new rules to keep everyone safe. Don’t hesitate to ask us if you are unclear about any aspect of these instructions.

– Golfers will be greeted upon arrival by a member of our staff, who will give direction on procedures and ensure that all guidelines are followed.

– Due to public health concerns, all ballwashers and garbage cans will be removed from the course.

– The driving range will be open as of Wednesday for a limited number of golfers at one time, respecting social distancing guidelines.

– Clubhouse access will be limited. The washrooms on the main floor will be accessible (but not in the lockerrooms, which will closed), as will the snack bar and proshop (for purchases and payments only). Tee times should be reserved online or by telephone. Check-in and carts for seasonal renters will be arranged by the starter (but if you need to rent a cart, you will have to come into the clubhouse).

– As recommended by industry and government guidelines, the snack-bar and pro shop will be going « cashless », and exclusively accepting payments by debit and credit cards (and ideally « tap » transactions).

– Our snack-bar will be open for takeout, and encourage you all to phone in your order ahead of time. The updated takeout menu will be posted strategically at the club, including at the 9th tee where you’ll then be able to pick up your order quickly while making your way to the back nine.

– The pro shop will be open for business, and we strongly encourage you all to support your club by purchasing your golf supplies at Dufferin Heights. If we don’t have it, we can likely get it! Every dollar spent at the club helps us get through these trying times 😊.

– Our online reservation system is up and running. As many of you may have noticed, like many (most) golf clubs across the country (and in accordance with public health guidelines) we have adopted longer intervals between starting times to avoid overcrowding. We are using 15 minute intervals for the first few days and will then transition to 12 minutes as golfers and our staff become more comfortable with our new « Covid » operating procedures. With these longer gaps, there are obviously less starting times available per day, so we encourage you all to take advantage of the member benefit of booking your times up to 10 days in advance (while the public can only reserve 6 days ahead). To start off the season, the reservation system is closed to non-members until Monday (although members can bring a guest).

Hoping to see you all in the near future, stay safe and we wish you good golfing at Dufferin Heights!