"The Framework for a Strategic Response to the Coronavirus Crisis" - Guiding private clubs through the short-term and long-term financial impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Written by Raymond P. Cronin Founder & Chief Innovator Club Benchmarking
This is an excellent resource on how clubs can respond to the current crisis. Although it is American based and 34 pages long it is well worth the read. The principles outlined are applicable to clubs here.
A couple of key take outs:
You need to encourage your members to think like owners not customers. This will change their attitude to things like membership fee rebates etc.
Clubs Compete on...
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From Tuesday 14th April urgent maintenance of golf courses will be permitted under Alert Level 4 restrictions. Visit the MBIE website for the full information: https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/coronavirus-covid-19/essential-services/
MBIE RegulationsMaintenance providers should adhere to the following guidance. In doing so, operators and owners will need to form a judgment as to: (1) how best to apply this guidance to their particular circumstance; and, (2) which of their maintenance activities are genuinely urgent. We expect operators to minimise maintenance during Alert Level 4. This guidance relates to golf courses. PrinciplesUrgent maintenance of biological assets must be undertaken in a manner that:
minimises, or eliminates if...
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This morning Canterbury Golf have written a letter to MBIE (below) supporting New Zealand Golf's application for turf maintenance exemptions. We also copied in our local MP Amy Adams.
Canterbury Golf Clubs have also been emailed endorsing NZ Golf's invitation to do the same, and suggesting that members also get involved.
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Provided by NZ Golf
Golf Club and Facility Guidance (COVID-19) Last guidance issued: Thursday 26 March 2020View onlineView PDF This advisory contains:
General Guidance for Golf Clubs and Facilities
COVID–19 Government Financial Support Package
Key Update Until formal advice to the contrary is received, we recommend that no maintenance of golf facilities is undertaken during the shutdown period.
General Guidance
New Zealand is now at COVID-19 Alert Level 4.
This means New Zealanders not working in essential services must stay at home and stop all interactions with others outside of your household. This is a major step for the country however eradicating this disease is vital...
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Canterbury Golf are using guidance provided by NZ Golf that they have sought from the Ministry of Health and Sport NZ on the COVID-19 situation.
Statement from NZ Golf - 23 March 2020 (Click here to go to the NZ Golf website story)
Following the Prime Ministers announcement that we are currently at Alert Level 3 and preparing to move to Alert Level 4 on Wednesday, we have been urgently reviewing what this now means for the golf sector.
What is clear is that all clubhouses, pro shops, bar, function and catering facilities must now close for four weeks from Wednesday of this week.
We understand...
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Updated 23/3/20, 11amHealth and safety must take priority over any other consideration.
As a result of the current COVID-19 precautionary guidelines, and in particular the over 70's recommendation to stay home, a decision has been made in consultation with the Canterbury Golf Women's Committee to cancel all Women's Interclub until further notice. This includes 9 Hole Interclub. Any decision about individual competition outcomes and final results will be made at a later date.
The effect on Men's President's Grade is still being considered.
Other various Canterbury Golf Interclub competitions will continue at this stage based on current restrictions and guidelines. However this could...
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In the wake of the Government announcement to move to Alert Level 4 all Canterbury Golf activities are cancelled until further notice. This includes interclub, tournaments, events, coaching, and development programmes; and incluides our sub-regions Canterbury Metro, Canterbury North and Canterbury Central and junior interclub.
The office is now closed. However staff will continue to work from home, and monitor emails. Phone lines have been diverted to staff cell phones.
Any inquiries can be directed to General Manager Grant Lewis on 021 400 201 or grant@canterburygolf.co.nz
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As a result of the current COVID-19 precautionary guidelines, the following Canterbury Golf Interclub competitions that were due to be played on Monday 23 March have been postponed:
- Mixed 9 Hole at Greendale- Women's18 Hole (4's) at Harewood- Women's 18 Hole (6's) at Bottle Lake- Women's Open 36 Hole at Waimairi Beach
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Extracted from an article today in Golfweek Magazine:
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Up the street from PGA Tour headquarters, play resumed Tuesday on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass.
Five days ago, the Stadium Course fell silent as the Players Championship – the PGA Tour’ flagship event – was canceled and the season put on hold amid the global coronavirus pandemic.
But the Stadium and the adjoining Dye Valley Course at TPC Sawgrass reopened to members, guests and the public under bright skies and warm temperatures. While it looked like business as usual – the tee sheet was full, the driving range...
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The Canterbury Secondary Schools Golf Championship was played yesterday at Waitikiri Golf Course in warm, sunny conditions and the course in great order.
37 players from 12 schools in the Canterbury region together with Ashburton and Mount Hutt College enjoyed a great days golf in perfect playing conditions.
The best team gross was won by the St Andrews College team of, from left Mika MacDonald, Maddie May, Seb May and Hayden Lam.They were two shots clear of the Burnside High School 1 team of Amy Weng, Jasmine Clancy, Hayato Miya and Yuki MIya. Third on 250 were the Christchurch Boys High School...
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