Golf courses will remain open during Georgia’s shelter-in-place order.
In his executive order issued Friday to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Brian Kemp instructed residents to shelter in place unless they’re conducting “essential services,” either traveling to and from jobs or taking part in other exceptions. One of those exceptions is to outside play or exercise, as long as social distancing guidelines are maintained.
Part of the order regarding exceptions reads: “Engaging in outdoor exercise activities so long as a minimum distance of six (6) feet is maintained during such activities between all persons who are not occupants of the same household or residence.”
Most golf course took precautions against the spread of COVID-19 before the executive order, such as limiting one person per golf cart, removing flag pins and requesting that booked rounds be pre-paid.
Visits to state parks and other outdoor activities such as hunting, including the purchase of firearms and ammunition, and fishing are also included in the exceptions.
The shelter-in-place order is currently in effect until April 13.
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