Any of the options work for us....sHank & Birdie
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Received: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 11:01:06 AM PDT
From: Dennis Choquette <drchoquette@xxxxxxx>
To: 'SOGAGG Collective' <sogagg@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>Cc: Dennis Choquette
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Subject: [sogagg] SOGAGG VENTURA FALL GOLF CLASSIC --- AVAILABILITY/INTEREST
SURVEY
Good Sunday Morning All
As you may recall, I had to reschedule our March 2020 plans to have a Spring
Classic Golf Outing here in Ventura due to the dreaded CV-19 pandemic.
Originally I was looking at the last week in September. However, Ace just
informed me that the UTR/STEP golf tournament has been rescheduled for
September 18th. Therefore, I would like to propose a number of dates in
October and conduct a quick survey of all society members to see what weekend
works best for the most players.
Option #1 = Friday Oct 9th to Sunday Oct 11th
Option #2 = Saturday Oct 10th thru Monday Oct 12th (Federal Holiday)
Option #3 = Friday Oct 16th thru Sunday Oct 18th
Option #4 = Friday Oct 23rd thru Sunday Oct 25th
Please send me a reply to drchoquette@xxxxxxx on your interest to play, the
option or options you prefer, and if you will participate for all three days.
Once I receive everyone's reply, I can start checking on course availability
and make the necessary advance reservations.
On another happy note, I'm pleased to report that most of the golf courses in
Ventura County have or are about to open. As expected, there are many
restrictions on play but it's much better than having to sit on the sidelines.
Here is a quick summary of the rules at the two city courses here in
Ventura:
Buenaventura & Olivas Links “Safe Play”
All information is subject to change per course guidelines and Ventura County
Health Order updates.
Facility
* Credit Card transactions only, no cash or checks during this safety
period
* Persons 75+ or 70+ with a comorbidity are to stay in their residence per
the County Health Order; accordingly, golf course access will be restricted
* Increased frequency of routine cleaning, sanitization and disinfection
of common and high traffic areas and frequently touched surfaces
* Provide hand sanitizer stations at staff and customer transaction
points
Golf Course & Practice Areas
* Walking Only, no motorized carts allowed per the County Health Order
* Removed ball washing stations, rakes, water stations, sand containers to
reduce community or shared items
* Players safety setup tee boxes to allow for social distancing and safety
- Tee markers have three individual safe distance standing stations marked
* Golf Course Flagsticks removed with cup inverted to prevent high touch
points of golfers
* Driving range, mats only. Chipping, practice bunker, pitching area, and
practice putting green closed per the County Health Order
Check in - payment
* Buildings closed and limited to staff only inside, check-in outside at
front doors
* Golfers may pay in advance over the phone with a credit card, online
through the websites, or outside at the entrance of the golf shop with social
distancing measures marked out on the ground
* Walking only, motorized carts not allowed per the County Health
Order
* Always follow County guidance to not exceed gathering limits
* Rental clubs, pull carts, and potential shared items are not available
Starter/First Tee
* Four people maximum in any group with strict spacing between groups, no
spectators allowed
* Increased tee time intervals to spread players out on the course
adhering to social distance requirements; tee times made available between
6:30 AM and 4:30 PM (subject to change)
* Scorecards and pencils issued by request
Food & Beverage
Buena Grill & Olivas Links golf shop buildings are closed to golfers use until
further notice.
Driving Range
* Range balls and baskets are cleaned thoroughly and disinfected
* Mats only to ensure social distancing
* High touch/traffic areas are regularly disinfected
* Short Game and Putting Practice Areas: Closed until further notice
That's all folks. My Senior Golf Club tournaments at Olivas and Buenaventura
restart tomorrow and Tuesday. Yahoo!!!
Stay Safe and Take Care
Chi Chi
