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Corona Virus — What Golf Courses Should Do?

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The Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact on golf our GK Community can provide important suggestions and guidance to the golf course industry.

What should golf courses do to make us feel safer playing should the Corona Virus become much bigger?

Some ideas to consider.  These do not necessarily expressly reflect  the opinions of GreensKeeper.org they are however suggestions from our demographic of AVID Golfers, most of which happen to be Senior Citizens.  (Fun Fact: GK is a community of over 70,000 registered members.  40% of the GK Community reside in California.  Of that 40%, 60% are over the age of 50, and of that 60%, 70% play more than 24+ rounds of golf yearly.)

  • Provide germicidal disposable wipes with every golf cart rental.
  • Provide a non latex disposable glove to handle the flag-stick.
  • Foam insert (Cut down pool noodle) placed into cup to raise the golf ball from the bottom of the cup. (Added 5/14/20)
  • Anyone that shows signs of being sick at check-in must not be allowed to play.
  • Disinfect ALL equipment at least Daily.  Or in the case of golf carts after each use.  Recommend spray and wipe clean all carts with Disinfectant or use a pressure washer that can include bleach in wash down procedures. (Added 4/1/20)
  • Any employee or vendor showing signs of being sick must not be at the golf course.
  • If walking is not an option, SINGLE RIDER ONLY for carts. (added 3/17/30)
  • Remove all rakes, ball washers; disinfect all benches, flag-sticks, hole cups and smooth surfaces regularly.  (added 3/25/20)
  • (extreme measure) – eliminate foursome play and only allow twosomes.
  • (extreme measure) – cancel or postpone large tournaments/outings.
  • Credit/Debit Card Sales Only.  No Cash Sales (Added 5/14/20)
  • No pre- or post congregating of golf groups before or after round of golf in common areas (Added 5/14/20)
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Our Take

Honestly I feel a golf course might be one of safest places for those of us that need to get out for some outdoor recreation during this crisis.

Politics aside, since the supply chain is waning; consider the homemade options for making disinfectant sprays and hand santizing gel.

UPDATE:

From the Editor 3/17/20  The media hype can be overwhelming.  Who do you believe?  The message however remains the same.  Please keep these in mind when making your policy changes.

  1. Wash Your Hands OFTEN.
  2. Don’t Touch Your Face.
  3.  Keep your Distance.
  4. Protect the Elderly.

By keeping these points in mind while you make your decisions on play you can not only thrive as a business BUT also keep your playing patrons safe.  Be smart.  Play Safe with GreensKeeper.org.

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HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE HAND SANITIZER

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HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE HAND SANITIZER

With COVID-19, the Corona Virus, in the news and the hysteria associated with it, we at GreensKeeper.org felt it necessary to at least be the voice of reason and help mitigate it’s spread.  Although we are not medical personal, we do read the news and from conversations with health-care professionals, this is what we were able to glean from what’s out there.  Some helpful tips for our fellow golfers.  

Proactive , common sense things you can do to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and other beasties out there — Remember it’s also FLU season out there.  

Ingredients

1/3 Cup Aloe Gel
2/3 Cup Isopropyl Alcohol (Minimum 70%)
Few drops of Essential Oil (OPTIONAL)
1 Squeeze Bottle, Small

Directions

Using CLEAN utensils, add Aloe Gel to mixing bowl. Add Alcohol and Mix. OPTIONAL, add a few drops of essential Oils. Mix well.

Add contents to a small squeeze bottle.

You can get the Aloe Gel from a Big Box Pharmacy or places like Target.  

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HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE DISINFECTANT

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INEXPENSIVE HOMEMADE DISINFECTANT

With COVID-19, the Corona Virus, in the news and the hysteria associated with it, we at GreensKeeper.org felt it necessary to at least be the voice of reason and help mitigate it’s spread.  Although we are not medical personal, we do read the news and from conversations with health-care professionals, this is what we were able to glean from what’s out there.  Some helpful tips for our fellow golfers.  

Proactive , common sense things you can do to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and other beasties out there — Remember it’s also FLU season out there.  

Ingredients:

1 Quart (4 Cups) of Tap Water
3-5 Tablespoons (Cap Fulls) of Bleach
1 Squeeze Spray Bottle
1 rag or paper towel

Directions:

Pour water into Spay Bottle. Add Bleach to same bottle. Mix well. Spray mixture ON surfaces and wipe with CLEAN rag or paper towel. After complete be sure to dispose of the paper towel in the trash or LAUNDER your rags.  Be sure to LABEL the spray bottle “BLEACH DISINFECTANT.”

ATTENTION:  When handling bleach be sure you’re in a well ventilated room.  Bleach is Chlorine it’s very poisonous if you breathe in large quantities.  

WHAT TO SPRAY

Do not spray on fabrics.  It will bleach the fabrics.  You could use a can of Lysol to fix that. 

Be sure to CLEAN the surface FIRST. Spay on hard surfaces i.e. tables, chairs, doorknobs, Toilet Seats, Toilet pull handles or any surface folks touch.  Wipe it off after a few minutes.  If you don’t like the smell of bleach wipe the surface again with another cleaner like Simple Green or PINE-SOL and  CLEAN, WARM WET RAG or paper towel.  

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BE SAFE from Covid-19 (Corona Virus)

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With the current health crisis and Covid-19 (Corona Virus) hysteria we at GreensKeeper.org felt it necessary to be at least the voice of reason during the madness.  There is no reason to be scared.  You can still play golf.  You can enjoy life.  Just be vigilant; using these helpful hints.  

Some helpful tips for our fellow golfers.  Proactive , common sense things you can do to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and other beasties out there — Remember it’s also FLU season out there.  

Editor’s Note: We are not medical personal. Some of us however read the news and this is a compilation of steps and measures you can take to at least mitigate exposure. Play safe. Play smart with GreensKeeper.org.

4 WAYS TO MITIGATE EXPOSURE to the COVID-19 (Corona Virus)

  1. MOST IMPORTANT. With the supply of hand sanitizer short the most easiest and perhaps one of the most effective things you can do is WASH YOUR HANDS. Wash your hands under warm or hot water WITH SOAP for 20 seconds. The soap and the action of rubbing your hands sanitizes your hands and anything you may touch.
  2. WHEN YOU COUGH OR SNEEZE — COVER UP. Sneeze or cough into your elbow. Coughing or sneezing out in the open will spread droplets and possibly spreading any disease or possible infections.
  3. AVOID LARGE GATHERINGS. You know your own personal hygiene you cannot however be responsible for others Avoid major contact of large groups BUT if you do find yourself in that situation, practice what they call “SOCIAL DISTANCING.” Keep your distance — 3-6 feet at least.
  4. If you find yourself sick.  AVOID contact with other individuals.  It has been recommended that this individual practice self imposed quarantine.
  5. Older Individuals with pre-exsting conditions OR compromised immunity STAY HOME.

Folks COVID-19 is a VIRUS.  It means this beasty is both alive and dead at the same time.  This means it can exist without a host for a period of time (A host being you or me.)  The problem with a virus is that it’s not a bacterial infection.  With a bacterial infection you can use anti-bacterial measures like penicillin to mitigate the illness.  In the case of COVID-19 the problem is, as for any with viral infection, the only thing you can do is let it run its course being sure to care for the symptoms.

Stay Safe.  Play Smart and Know Before You Go with GreensKeeper.org.

www.coronavirus.gov

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/workplace-school-and-home-guidance.pdf