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Phase 2 Update

Updated June 7 – everything is subject to change, we’re learning as we go

Starting on Monday, June 8 we will be entering phase 2 of reopening.  Here are the key changes and how they will be implemented at Southers Marsh.

  • Bathrooms in the clubhouse will be reopened.  We will not have porta-potties on the course.
  • Please don’t come to the course without a tee time, and please don’t ask if you can go out early.  With every tee time filled, we can’t sneak people in or let people go out early, it backs everything up later.
  • Tee times will go from 15 minutes apart to 12 minutes.  We will start implementing that on Thursday June 11 since the tee sheets were already mostly filled Monday-Wednesday.
  • The outdoor driving range and practice green will be open.  We will be monitoring our driving range situation since we have very limited capacity due to our new range building.  Golfers must wear masks on the driving range.
  • We will still be checking in via the office window nearest the practice green to minimize unnecessary traffic inside the clubhouse.  If you would like to purchase apparel or use the bathroom please let us know and you can come into the building.
  • We will have limited seating on the deck and lawn for food and beverage service 11 AM-3 PM.  We will be following the state mandated guidelines for restaurants in phase 2.

Like I said, we are feeling our way along and trying to implement best practices so everything is subject to change.  We appreciate everyone’s cooperation as we try to gradually reopen safely and smoothly.

We truly appreciate your support,
Big Will, Willie, and the rest of the Southers Marsh Team

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Golf Cart Update – Good News

Updated May 28 – Due to a typo in an email and social media post we sent out, we are keeping Super Twilight carts at $10 until June 7.  After that the price will return to $12.  Our apologies, we’re going too many directions at once.

As of Monday, May 25, all golfers are allowed to take golf carts again!  If you are in the same household, you may ride in the same cart together, otherwise you must take your own cart.  We have 54 carts, which should be enough with 15 minute tee times, but not enough to guarantee that everyone will get a cart when they arrive at the course.

Updated Golf Cart Pricing
Subject to Change, Prices include tax
Single Rider in a golf cart – $20
Sharing a cart with another rider (same household) – $15
Super Twilight Golf Cart (per player, single or shared) – $12
League Golf Cart (per player, single or shared) – $10

We’re doing our best to keep our pricing the same as it has been, but one rider per golf cart means we’re taking in $20 per cart instead of $30.  The added sanitation and volume of carts requires twice as much staff to handle them.

Online booking will still be for walking only.   If there are carts available when you arrive, you can pay for your cart then.

Thank you for cooperation as we continue to try to navigate these trying times!

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Memorial Day Weekend Update

Updated Friday May 22

Thank you so much to everyone who has come out to play golf, and how cool everyone has been about the new rules.  We really appreciate your cooperation!

Updates and Observations

  • No more raised cups – we have the new “Covid Cups” that let you pull your ball from the cup by gently snagging a hook with your putter
  • We’re in a different time now – Please do not come to the course without a tee time, we are selling out daily
  • Still no golf carts unless you have a medical reason, and the driving range, practice green and clubhouse (including bathrooms) are still closed by order of the state.  We have no guidance on when we will be able to open these amenities
  • Golf Leagues are underway – for Memorial Day there won’t be a Monday league but our regular league players can still get the discount if you have a tee time, Tuesday will be starting the overall standings this week, we’re keeping the games simple on Wednesdays, and Thursdays are in full swing

Golf Outing Update

As of May 22, we are only allowed carts for medical reasons and tee times remain at 15 minutes.  There can be no gatherings before or after golf.  We understand this is completely different from the golf outing experience you are used to and totally understand if you would prefer to postpone or cancel your tournament.

We have no guidance as to when these restrictions will be relaxed, so for now, if you would still like to have your golf tournament, you will have to assign tee times for your players.  We can provide box lunches for your golfers as they check in to tee off.  We can put out hole sponsor signs, but it may be awkward asking businesses for financial support in the current climate.

Here are some ideas to replace the traditional raffle/silent auction:

  • Sell raffle tickets on the first tee.  If everyone has teed off by the time the first group finishes (3.5 hours?) you can pull the raffle tickets and golfers can collect their prizes as they come off the course.
  • Wheel of Fortune – we have the wheel.  Spin the wheel, win a prize on the spot!
  • Silent Auction Website – we are recommending One Cause because we’ve already had a group successfully use it, but I’m sure their are other options.  People can place their bids on their phones

For the time being, we are holding our 2021 calendar of outings as close to the 2020 calendar as we can.

We are not going to speculate on when regulations will be relaxed or when we’ll be able to return to normal, because frankly we have no idea, nor does anyone else.  When we have hard facts on changes in regulations we will adjust at that time.

As always, we appreciate your support!

Thank you,
Big Will, Willie, and the rest of the Southers Marsh Team

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