2023 GOLFER GUIDELINES
Your safety is our top priority.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR DIRECTOR OF GOLF
The following guidelines have been created to assist guests in preparing for and playing golf during the 2023 season at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Course. The guidelines are based on the direction provided by the Allied Golf Association of BC, consistent with the overall resort and best practices from other clubs.
This document will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as guidelines are relaxed or tightened.
Over the last seasons we worked very hard on safety for our members and guests. Be assured that all choices are a result of an extensive review and planning process and have taken into consideration the health and safety of members, guests, and staff.
We appreciate your support in adhering to the guidelines and helping us keep the game and our facility safe during the 2023 golfing season.
If you have any questions or clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Danny Long
Director of Golf, Fairmont Chateau Whistler
General Requirements:
If you have COVID-19 or COVID-19 symptoms you will not be permitted at the facility.
All golfers will be asked to:
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Wash hands and use hand sanitizer as necessary
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Respect the signs and instructions of staff at the facility.
Reservations
Booking a tee-time in advance is compulsory. Please use one of the 3 methods below:
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On-line through the Fairmont Chateau Whistler web site https://www.whistlermountaingolf.com/whistler-tee-times ,
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Through our app https://manager.gallusgolf.com/DownloadApp/915/Fairmont-Chateau-Whistler-Golf-Club
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Or by calling 604-938-2092.
All players must be properly recorded on the tee sheet to enable contact tracing if necessary.
Arrival & Pre-Round
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Access to the course is limited to staff, club members and guests with pre-booked tee-times or lessons.
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Arrive at the course no earlier than 60 minutes prior to your reserved time.
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Greeter will direct and guide guests on valet procedure in the front loop.
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Golfers are encouraged to arrive ready in their golf attire.
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The washrooms in the Clubhouse and on-course are open. Ensure to sanitize hands before and after use of washrooms.
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Water bottles will be provided at the course for guests upon request. Water refill stations are available on course.
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Golfers wishing to use the Practice Facility are to arrive 1 hour prior to their tee time, will be shuttled to the Practice Facility, and returned to the clubhouse via shuttle 20 minutes prior to their tee time.
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People wishing to warm-up prior to their round may use the hitting nets at the clubhouse 20 minutes prior to their tee time.
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The supervisor will direct groups to the first tee 5 minutes before their tee time. Guests are expected to be ready to go to the tee at that time.
Check-in and Retail Shop
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Members do not need to check-in inside the pro shop upon arrival.
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People interested in purchasing product from the Retail shop will be permitted to try it on, however, we do ask our guests to sanitize their hands prior to handling any product.
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Items tried on will be placed in a 48-hour quarantine box to ensure sanitation.
Golf Carts and Provisions
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Golf cart rentals may be shared.
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Golf carts will be cleaned and sanitized after every use.
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Bunker rakes will be on course.
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Each cart will have sand and seed bottles to be used throughout the round and sanitized. afterwards. Sand and seed refills are available on course.
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One golf towel per golfer is provided on cart. Towels are washed after each use.
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Electronic GPS scoring is encouraged as well as scoring through our app https://manager.gallusgolf.com/DownloadApp/915/Fairmont-Chateau-Whistler-Golf-Club . GPS screens disinfected after each round.
Practice Facility
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Practice facility will be open 8:30 am - 5:00 pm daily.
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People wishing to use the practice facility exclusive of a tee time may do so for a maximum of 45 minutes.
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People must line up at the main entrance to the practice facility and an attendant will escort you to your mat with golf balls to use. Please follow the directions for exiting.
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Mats and dividers will be cleaned and sanitized once during the day and once after close at night.
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Golf Balls will be washed with soap and disinfectant before being put back into use.
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All practice greens will be open.
On the Course
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Physical distancing must be observed throughout play with special attention paid at tees and greens and with other groups ahead and behind you.
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Water stations are available on course.
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On-course washrooms available during play.
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Flagsticks may be removed.
Post Round
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Any person who has a second-round booked will proceed to the supervisor on the back deck following completion of their first round for direction on what to do prior to their second round.
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If there will be a delay before their second tee time, the cart will be parked in a designated area until their tee time arrives.
Rental Clubs
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Rental Clubs are available for use. They cannot be shared and will be disinfected after each use.
Food & Beverage
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The Clubhouse restaurant is open for takeaway from 7:00 am - 7:00 pm. The kitchen is open from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm daily. Food and beverage are also available at the Bearhouse after holes #5 & 14. Please ensure to sanitize hands before and after visiting the Bearhouse.