University of Michigan Golf Course to reopen on Friday

The University of Michigan Golf Course will reopen on May 1, 2020. (Pexels)

ANN ARBOR – The University of Michigan Golf Course announced it will be open for golf on Friday, May 1 in an email to members and the university community.

In the message, the UMGC team wrote that “strict social distancing measures” will be in place to ensure safety of golfers and staff.

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In order to comply with executive order 2020-59, the course will be operating differently than normal, including advanced tee times and payment.

In order to make a booking, call the golf shop at 734-615-4653 starting Wednesday at 9 a.m. If the golf shop is busy, you may call 734-647-9764.

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In addition to advanced booking, UMGC announced the following changes:

  • No online tee times or payment available.
  • All practice facilities are closed.
  • The clubhouse is closed.
  • No rentals, including carts, clubs or push carts.
  • No food service at this time. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited from being brought onto campus property.
  • Tee time intervals at 12 minutes and limited to groups of two.
  • Please do not touch the flagsticks.
  • No accessories on the course (ball washers, benches, water coolers, etc.)
  • On course bathrooms at #5/11 will be open for emergencies, please plan accordingly.
  • Do not gather in groups before or after your round.
  • Please do not arrive more than 10 minutes early for your tee time
  • Anyone not following “strict social distancing” policies will be asked to leave.