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Where can you play golf right now? Here’s a handy state-by-state guide
By Golf.com
26 March 2020
If you are wondering just exactly what the rules are when it comes to playing golf in your state amid the COVID-19 pandemic — or wondering how your state’s rules compare to others — we have you covered. Well, actually, it’s the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America that has you covered.
The GCSAA created a handy state-by-state guide on current regulations for every state, and they’ll update it daily at 5 p.m. Scroll down to find out what you need to know about playing golf in your state right now.
ALABAMA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Ron Wright – rwright@gcsaa.org
ALASKA
Season has not started
Need more info? Contact Dave Phipps – dphipps@gcsaa.org
ARIZONA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Local considerations: Preempted by state
Need more info? Contact Jeff Jensen – jjensen@gcsaa.org
ARKANSAS
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact John Walker – jwalker@gcsaa.org
CALIFORNIA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Local considerations: Counties may restrict play
Need more info? Contact Jeff Jensen – jjensen@gcsaa.org
COLORADO
Is golf open for play? Pending
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Local considerations: Denver closed for play; maintenance allowed
Need more info? Contact Dave Phipps – dphipps@gcsaa.org
CONNECTICUT
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Kevin Doyle – kdoyle@gcsaa.org
DELAWARE
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Kevin Doyle – kdoyle@gcsaa.org
FLORIDA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Local considerations: Several county and city courses have closed play but are allowing maintenance
Need more info? Contact Ralph Dain – rdain@gcsaa.org
GEORGIA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Local considerations: Stay at home orders upcoming in Savannah and parts of Atlanta
Need more info? Contact Ron Wright – rwright@gcsaa.org
HAWAII
Is golf open for play? Pending
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Jeff Jensen – jjensen@gcsaa.org
IDAHO
Is golf open for play? Pending
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Pending
Need more info? Contact Dave Phipps – dphipps@gcsaa.org
ILLINOIS
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Shane Conroy – sconroy@gcsaa.org
INDIANA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Shane Conroy – sconroy@gcsaa.org
IOWA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Steve Randall – srandall@gcsaa.org
KANSAS
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Local considerations: Some cities are preventing play; seeking clarification on maintenance
Need more info? Contact Steve Randall – srandall@gcsaa.org
KENTUCKY
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Shane Conroy – sconroy@gcsaa.org
LOUISIANA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Ron Wright – rwright@gcsaa.org
MAINE
Is golf open for play? Pending
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Kevin Doyle – kdoyle@gcsaa.org
MARYLAND
Is golf open for play? No
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Kevin Doyle – kdoyle@gcsaa.org
MASSACHUSETTS
Is golf open for play? No
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Local considerations: Town Boards of Health may restrict maintenance
Need more info? Contact Kevin Doyle – kdoyle@gcsaa.org
MICHIGAN
Is golf open for play? Pending
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Pending
Need more info? Contact Shane Conroy – sconroy@gcsaa.org
MINNESOTA
Is golf open for play? No
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Steve Randall – srandall@gcsaa.org
MISSISSIPPI
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Ron Wright – rwright@gcsaa.org
MISSOURI
Is golf open for play? Pending
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Pending
Local considerations: Seeking clarification from Governor and KC mayor
Need more info? Contact Steve Randall – srandall@gcsaa.org
MONTANA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Dave Phipps – dphipps@gcsaa.org
NEBRASKA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Steve Randall – srandall@gcsaa.org
NEVADA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Jeff Jensen – jjensen@gcsaa.org
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Kevin Doyle – kdoyle@gcsaa.org
NEW JERSEY
Is golf open for play? No
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Kevin Doyle – kdoyle@gcsaa.org
NEW MEXICO
Is golf open for play? Pending
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Pending
Need more info? Contact John Walker – jwalker@gcsaa.org
NEW YORK
Is golf open for play? Pending
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Pending
Need more info? Contact Kevin Doyle – kdoyle@gcsaa.org
NORTH CAROLINA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Ron Wright – rwright@gcsaa.org
NORTH DAKOTA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Steve Randall – srandall@gcsaa.org
OHIO
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Local considerations: Play must comply with Governor EO
Need more info? Contact Shane Conroy – sconroy@gcsaa.org
OKLAHOMA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact John Walker – jwalker@gcsaa.org
OREGON
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Dave Phipps – dphipps@gcsaa.org
PENNSYLVANIA
Is golf open for play? No
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Kevin Doyle – kdoyle@gcsaa.org
RHODE ISLAND
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Kevin Doyle – kdoyle@gcsaa.org
SOUTH CAROLINA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Ron Wright – rwright@gcsaa.org
SOUTH DAKOTA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Local considerations: Local restrictions may be forthcoming
Need more info? Contact Steve Randall – srandall@gcsaa.org
TENNESSEE
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Ron Wright – rwright@gcsaa.org
TEXAS
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Local considerations: Counties may restrict play
Need more info? Contact John Walker – jwalker@gcsaa.org
UTAH
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Local considerations: Cities may restrict play
Need more info? Contact Dave Phipps – dphipps@gcsaa.org
VERMONT
Is golf open for play? Pending
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Pending
Need more info? Contact Kevin Doyle – kdoyle@gcsaa.org
VIRGINIA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Kevin Doyle – kdoyle@gcsaa.org
WASHINGTON
Is golf open for play? Pending
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Dave Phipps – dphipps@gcsaa.org
WEST VIRGINIA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Kevin Doyle – kdoyle@gcsaa.org
WISCONSIN
Is golf open for play? No
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Shane Conroy – sconroy@gcsaa.org
WYOMING
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Need more info? Contact Dave Phipps – dphipps@gcsaa.org
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