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San Diego Golf Courses Can Reopen Friday, But Not Without Adjustments

Some guidelines will be set in order to keep players safe

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Golfers, rejoice! Courses across San Diego County can open as soon as Friday if they agree to follow guidelines the county has created. 

Most of those guidelines are pretty standard procedures similar to the ones that were implemented for other businesses, such as cashless transactions, to-go food orders and social distancing.

One big change that courses will adopt, however, is that everyone has to have their temperature checked before they play -- anyone with a temperature above 100 degrees will be turned away, according to Supervisor Greg Cox.

Also, all golf instruction and clinics are temporarily suspended.

Groups will be limited to four people and golf carts will not be allowed. Courses are expected to make tee time adjustments for pace of play and social distancing.

Players are prohibited from touching the flagstick, and courses are expected to make adjustments so that players can retrieve their balls without touching anything other than the ball. Rakes will be taken out of bunkers, and golf ball washing stations will be closed.

Driving ranges can open back up as well, but there will most likely be fewer spots available because social distancing will be put in play.

Golfers must also call and make a reservation for a tee time before they go to make sure there is room and people aren’t waiting around.

Courses were required to submit a form to the county showing the plans they have in place to enforce the new rules, and courses have to wait for two days after those forms were submitted to reopen.

Here's a list of some county golf course and if/when they will reopen as of April 30:

Coronado Municipal Golf CourseWILL REOPEN FOR MODIFIED PLAY FRIDAY, MAY 1 AT NOON
Balboa Park Golf Course WILL REOPEN FRIDAY, MAY 1 https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/golf/covid19
Carlton Oaks Golf CourseWILL REOPEN FRIDAY, MAY 1 https://www.carltonoaksgolf.com/news/
Steele Canyon Golf ClubWILL REOPEN FRIDAY, MAY 1 http://www.steelecanyon.com/
Sycuan Casino and Golf ResortDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
Barona Creek Golf ClubDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
Borrego Springs Resort Golf Club & SpaNOT OPENING, HAS BEEN CLOSED SINCE BEFORE HEALTH ORDERS
Cottonwood - Rancho San DiegoWILL REOPEN FRIDAY, MAY 1 https://cottonwoodgolf.com/tee-times/
Mission Trails Golf CourseDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
Rams Hill Golf ClubWILL REOPEN FRIDAY, MAY 1 https://www.ramshill.com/2020/04/30/rams-hill-coronavirus/
Roadrunner Golf and Country ClubDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
Warner Springs RanchDID NOT ANSWER PHONE, WEBSITE SAYS THE COURSE WAS TEMPORARILY CLOSED THROUGH APRIL 30- BUT DOES NOT SPECIFICALLY LIST MAY 1 OPENING
Torrey Pines Golf CourseWILL REOPEN FRIDAY, MAY 1 https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/golf/covid19
Riverwalk Golf CourseDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
The Crossings at CarlsbadDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
The Grand Golf Club at Fairmont Grand Del MarDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
Aviara Golf Club & ResortWILL REOPEN FRIDAY, MAY 1 http://www.golfaviara.com/files/WEBSITE%20Golf%20Guidlines%20COVID-19.pdf
Oceanside Golf CourseWILL REOPEN FRIDAY, MAY 1 https://www.playoceansidegolf.com/
Maderas Golf ClubWILL REOPEN FRIDAY, MAY 1 https://www.maderasgolf.com/
Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf ResortPLANNING TO REOPEN FRIDAY, MAY 1- WAITING TO ADD THE UPDATE TO THEIR WEBSITE TONIGHT
Boulder Oaks Golf ClubWILL REOPEN FRIDAY, MAY 1 https://scontent-sjc3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/95698366_10158259605892661_6823998194850988032_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_sid=110474&_nc_oc=AQm-_ucT-C9pvSmxsKkZzpCeb8dJlBTfAti0ebx3-Cz6lPPKNzC_OUXZo-OwFWfPS58&_nc_ht=scontent-sjc3-1.xx&oh=0e51ba4b7724ed8a1d081abc57f8359c&oe=5ED222EC 
Castle Creek Country ClubWILL REOPEN FRIDAY, MAY 1 https://www.castlecreekcountryclub.com/golf/emailer2020/img/castlecreekcountryclub/Proposed_Order_and_Chicklist_Regardsing_Reopening_Castle_Creek_Country_Club_May_1_2020.pdf
Eagle Crest Golf CourseWILL REOPEN SATURDAY, MAY 2 https://www.eaglecrestgc.com/
St. Mark Golf ClubWLL REOPEN FRIDAY, MAY 1
Mt. Woodson Golf CourseDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
Pala Mesa Golf ResortDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
San Vicente Golf    DID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
The Vineyard Golf CourseDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
Twin Oaks Golf CourseDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
Bonita Golf ClubWILL REOPEN TUESDAY, MAY 5 https://bonitagolf.net/
Chula Vista Municipal Golf CourseNOT REOPENING FRIDAY, MAY 1 https://scontent-sjc3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/95136692_10158404138322372_777894666946215936_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_sid=110474&_nc_oc=AQngq1AzGy8yB7K2aGQ58Y0c8dwI3PhkBUJ9cELosVOEGIYw31YFVS6YcfdPaus5hLE&_nc_ht=scontent-sjc3-1.xx&oh=25a6f3a7bc3be6d1c7ad8aab3a019fac&oe=5ED24066
 
Enagic Golf Club (Formerly Eastlake Golf Club)WEBSITE LISTS IT AS STILL CLOSED, BUT ALLOWING TEE TIMES TO BE BOOKED STARTING TOMORROW 
https://enagicgolfclub.com/ 

San Diego County- Private Golf Courses

Course NameDetails
De Anza Country ClubDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
La Jolla Country ClubDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
Del Mar Country ClubDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
El Camino Country ClubDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
Fairbanks Ranch Country ClubTARGETED REOPENING OF TUESDAY, MAY 5 https://www.bayclubs.com/fairbanksranch/
Lomas Santa Fe Country ClubWILL REOPEN FRIDAY, MAY 1- SENT AN EMAIL TO MEMBERS WITH NEW GUIDELINES
Morgan Run Resort & ClubDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
Ocean Hills Country ClubWEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
Rancho Santa Fe Country ClubDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
Rancho Santa Fe Farms Golf ClubDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
The Bridges Rancho Santa FeWILL REOPEN FRIDAY, MAY 1
The Crosby at Rancho Santa FeDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
Bernardo Heights Country ClubNOT OPENING YET, ACCORDING TO WEBSITE https://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Bernardo-Heights-Country-Club
Pauma Valley Country Club    DID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
Shadowridge Golf ClubDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
The Country Club of Rancho BernardoDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
The Golf Club of CaliforniaDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
Vista Valley Country ClubDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
San Diego Country ClubDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE

San Diego County- Par 3 Golf Courses

Course NameDetails
Colina Park Golf CourseDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
Willowbrook Country ClubDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club - SpindriftDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
Mission Bay Golf Course WILL REOPEN FRIDAY, MAY 1 https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/golf/covid19
Presidio Hills Golf CourseDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
Sheraton Four PointsDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
Tecolote Canyon Golf CourseDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
Emerald Isle Golf CourseWILL REOPEN FRIDAY, MAY 1 https://www.emeraldislegolf.net/
Goat Hill ParkWILL REOPEN FRIDAY, MAY 1 https://www.goathillpark.com/course-updates/ 
Lomas Santa Fe ExecutiveWILL REOPEN FRIDAY, MAY 1- SENT AN EMAIL TO MEMBERS WITH NEW GUIDELINES
Rancho Carlsbad Country ClubWILL REOPEN FRIDAY, MAY 1 https://www.facebook.com/pg/ranchocarlsbadgc/posts/?ref=page_internal 
Lawrence Welk Resort VillageDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
Oaks North Golf CourseDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
Reidy Creek Golf CourseDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
Skyline Ranch Country ClubDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
The Loma ClubDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE
National City Golf CourseDID NOT ANSWER PHONE AND WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST A REOPENING DATE

Editor's Note: The county previously said golf carts would be limited to one person per cart, but Supervisor Greg Cox confirmed Thursday that carts will not be available at all in accordance with state guidelines.

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