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
ALASKA
Season has not started
ARIZONA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Local considerations: Preempted by state
ARKANSAS
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
CALIFORNIA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Local considerations: Counties may restrict play
COLORADO
Is golf open for play? Pending
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Local considerations: Denver closed for play; maintenance allowed
CONNECTICUT
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
DELAWARE
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
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
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
HAWAII
Is golf open for play? Pending
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
IDAHO
Is golf open for play? Pending
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Pending
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ILLINOIS
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
INDIANA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
IOWA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
KANSAS
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Local considerations: Some cities are preventing play; seeking clarification on maintenance
KENTUCKY
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
LOUISIANA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
MAINE
Is golf open for play? Pending
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
MARYLAND
Is golf open for play? No
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
MASSACHUSETTS
Is golf open for play? No
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Local considerations: Town Boards of Health may restrict maintenance
MICHIGAN
Is golf open for play? Pending
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Pending
MINNESOTA
Is golf open for play? No
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
MISSISSIPPI
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
MISSOURI
Is golf open for play? Pending
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Pending
Local considerations: Seeking clarification from Governor and KC mayor
MONTANA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
NEBRASKA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
NEVADA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
NEW JERSEY
Is golf open for play? No
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
NEW MEXICO
Is golf open for play? Pending
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Pending
NEW YORK
Is golf open for play? Pending
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Pending
NORTH CAROLINA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
NORTH DAKOTA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
OHIO
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Local considerations: Play must comply with Governor EO
OKLAHOMA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
OREGON
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
PENNSYLVANIA
Is golf open for play? No
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
RHODE ISLAND
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
SOUTH CAROLINA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
SOUTH DAKOTA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Local considerations: Local restrictions may be forthcoming
TENNESSEE
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
TEXAS
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Local considerations: Counties may restrict play
UTAH
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
Local considerations: Cities may restrict play
VERMONT
Is golf open for play? Pending
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Pending
VIRGINIA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
WASHINGTON
Is golf open for play? Pending
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
WEST VIRGINIA
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
WISCONSIN
Is golf open for play? No
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
WYOMING
Is golf open for play? Yes
Is golf course maintenance allowed? Yes
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