COVID-19 Restrictions

(updated Friday 19 November 2021)

The Victorian Government has issued revised Lockdown restrictions for Victoria effective from Thursday, 18 November 2021, 11.59pm

• Masks are no longer required to be worn when outdoors or indoors if social distancing can be maintained.
• Density limits at our clubhouse no longer apply. Therefore, the upstairs and downstairs bar areas as well as the deck are fully open and no longer require bookings.

• Golfing is only allowed for fully vaccinated golfers (social and competition play).
• Fully vaccinated means:
  • you have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, or
  • you have a valid medical exemption to COVID-19 vaccination issued by an authorised medical practitioner, or
  • you are aged under 16.
  We therefore ask members to:
  • submit proof of their vaccination status to Pro Shop staff or via email to bm@bendigogolfclub.com.au as soon as possible, if they haven't done so yet, so we can update eligibility of play in our systems, and
  • cancel any existing bookings if they do not meet the 'Fully vaccinated' status.
• The club does not store vaccination details of members and visitors to Bendigo Golf Club.
• Bendigo Golf Club is open for social and competition play but only to fully vaccinated members, members' guests and visitors / green fee players who reside in Regional Victoria as well as Metropolitan Melbourne.
• Competition and social play is in groups of up to 4 golfers.
• Members and visitors of the age 16 or older may only access the clubhouse (all areas including upstairs deck) if they are fully (double) COVID vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
• Access to the clubhouse is through the pro shop door only as pro shop staff are required to verify patrons' vaccination status
• All persons attending the club must scan the Vic Gov QR code for BGC or complete details at the pro shop.
• There is a separate QR code for the cart area. All persons entering the cart shed must scan the QR code in addition to the QR code at the pro shop.
• It is a government requirement that all golfers and visitors must have their residential address verified in the pro shop before playing.
• The following restrictions still apply: - Face masks must be worn indoors at all times unless there is a medical reason or while eating/drinking. - Don't forget social distancing (1.5m minimum). - Flagsticks may be removed or left in when putting. - MiScore is available and recommended if you have a smartphone. - No ball washers and no drink taps are in use.
• Drinks and snacks are available at the pro shop and from the drinks carts on the course.
• Golf lessons are available for bookings.
• All practice facilities are open. QR code check-in at the pro shop is required however for the use of the putting/chipping greens and the nets.
• There is a separate QR code displayed at the driving range. All persons using the driving range must scan the QR code in addition to the QR code at the pro shop.
• Motorised carts may be used by any 2 people.
• The Club will continue to implement all restrictions imposed by the Victorian Chief Health Officer and government authorities.
• Please stay safe!