Monday Night Men’s League Begins

Our Monday Night Men’s League begins tomorrow.  They will be teeing off on Hole 1 and Hole 10 starting at 5:00 until 6:15.  Tee times are every 15 minutes.  This change in procedure will make certain time frames unavailable on league days.  We look forward to seeing you!

Norvelt Exchange Days Cancelled

The staff at Norvelt Golf Course is unable to host the scheduled exchange days with Northwinds at this time.  Due to the current circumstances they do not have availability for our members.

 

Thank you!

Customer Parking Issue…

The staff at Northwinds would like to ask all our golfers and members to park in our parking area only from this point forward (The parking section below the pro shop).  Many of us like to park in the Lodge at Indian Lake parking lot to utilize the short walk across the road.  Unfortunately, Northwinds golfers are parking their lot full and it’s causing their customers to find parking elsewhere.  Their popular take out service is being disrupted.  Lets do our part to support our neighbor across the street and park in the designated Northwinds parking lot. 

NEW GOLF REGULATIONS

The announcement from Governor Wolf to reopen golf courses comes with guidelines and restrictions to remain safe as we continue to fight COVID-19.  Be sure that before coming to Northwinds you are following the Stay at Home requirements that have been in place since March 19.  Below are the guidelines listed from the Governor’s website as of April 27, 2020 as well as guidelines for Northwinds.

  • Stay close to home: Pennsylvanians are encouraged to enjoy permitted outdoor recreational activities within their community and avoid crowding popular destinations.
  • Practice social distancing: Maintain the recommended minimum 6 feet apart from fellow recreationists. Pennsylvanians are also encouraged to wear a mask or protective garment that covers the nose and mouth any time they go outside. If a parking lot at a park is full or there are too many people on the same trail, find an alternate place to recreate. Cross the street to avoid running directly past another runner or wait longer at a golf hole for a fellow golfer to move forward.
  • Minimize risk to others: Individuals should only go out if they feel healthy and have not been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
  • Practice good hygiene: Wash hands often with soap and warm water for 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer containing at least 60 percent alcohol. Avoid surfaces that are touched often, such as doorknobs and handrails.
  • Have a plan: Create a safety plan before heading outdoors. Explain to children the need to keep their distance from others, even if they happen to see a friend while outside. Discuss with partners, social distancing while on the golf course. Think through how to avoid other runners when waiting to safely cross a street at the same time.

Northwinds, along with all golf courses need to change the way we operate in order to keep our employees and golfers safe.  Below are the new operational guidelines to provide a safe round that must be followed.

*  All players must keep 6 ft. apart at all times.  Social distancing is required at all times.  Be sure to give any course maintenance workers at minimum 6 ft distance.  

 Golf carts must be single occupant.  The exception to this rule would be if the golfers are from the same household.  Golfers can not place their bags on carts until given specific direction from staff.  Sanitized carts will be parked in a specific area.  Upon completion of your round, you must remove all rubbish and personal items before parking the cart in the return area.  Used carts must remain separate from clean and sanitized cars.

*  Tee times are required.  Due to single occupancy carts, we must know the exact number of players in order to schedule accurately throughout the day.

*  No large gatherings at any time.   Upon arrival be sure to remain 6 ft. from other patrons in parking lot, cart area, service window, etc.

*  Payment with a credit card.  Scheduling online tee times will require payment.    To eliminate another high touch area, credit cards are the preferred payment.  We have different options, online, calling when you arrive to pay while remaining in your vehicle, placing your credit card on file and through the service window.  (MEMBERS, please be sure the pro shop has the email you use to create your online account.  That email identifies your profile to charge member pricing)

*  Pro Shop/Clubhouse is closed.  Portable toilets can be used that are located on the golf course.  Be sure to have hand sanitizer or wipes with you.  (This may change with more information)

*  No touch golf rules apply.  Flagsticks must remain in the hole.  Cups will be blocked so golf balls do not fall in to eliminate high touch areas.  All bunker rakes and ball washers can not be used.

Thank You!

We will be open May 1!

It is with great pleasure that we can announce that golf has returned to Pennsylvania!  They are several operational changes that we along with all golf courses must change in order to be open safely.  An email will be sent later today with those changes.  Please be sure to sign up on our website to receive our emails or call our pro shop for details.  We look forward to seeing you soon!

Happy Easter!

The staff at Northwinds would like to wish you a Happy Easter!  Have a great day and stay safe!

Closed For Play.

The staff at Northwinds Golf Course would like to remind our loyal members and players that we remain closed due  to the COVID-19 pandemic.  We can not allow walkers out to play or permit use of our driving range and practice green.  We look forward to opening as soon as it is safe and permitted.  Thank you and stay safe!

Governor’s Order March 19, 2020

THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA REGARDING THE
CLOSURE OF ALL BUSINESSES THAT ARE NOT LIFE SUSTAINING
WHEREAS, the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (“CDC”) have declared a novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) a “public health
emergency of international concern,” and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
(“HHS”) Secretary has declared that COVID-19 creates a public health emergency; and
WHEREAS, as of March 6, 2020, I proclaimed the existence of a disaster emergency
throughout the Commonwealth pursuant to 35 Pa. C.S. § 7301(c); and
WHEREAS, I am charged with the responsibility to address dangers facing the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that result from disasters. 35 Pa. C.S. § 7301(a); and
WHEREAS, in addition to general powers, during a disaster emergency I am authorized
specifically to control ingress and egress to and from a disaster area and the movement of
persons within it and the occupancy of premises therein; and suspend or limit the sale,
dispensing, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, firearms, and combustibles. 35 Pa. C.S. §
7301(f); and
WHEREAS, in executing the extraordinary powers outlined above, I am further authorized
during a disaster emergency to issue, amend and rescind executive orders, proclamations and
regulations and those directives shall have the force and effect of law. 35 Pa. C.S. § 7301(b);
and
WHEREAS, in addition to my authority, my Secretary of Health has the authority to
determine and employ the most efficient and practical means for the prevention and suppression
of disease. 71 P.S. § 532(a), 71 P.S. 1403(a); and
WHEREAS, these means include isolation, quarantine, and any other control measure
needed. 35 P.S. § 521.5.
NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me and my Administration by the
laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, I do hereby ORDER and PROCLAIM as follows:
Section 1: Prohibition on Operation of Businesses that are not Life Sustaining
All prior orders and guidance regarding business closures are hereby superseded.
No person or entity shall operate a place of business in the Commonwealth that is not a
life sustaining business regardless of whether the business is open to members of the public.
This prohibition does not apply to virtual or telework operations (e.g., work from home), so long
as social distancing and other mitigation measures are followed in such operations.
Life sustaining businesses may remain open, but they must follow, at a minimum, the
social distancing practices and other mitigation measures defined by the Centers for Disease
Control to protect workers and patrons. A list of life sustaining businesses that may remain
open is attached to and incorporated into this Order.
Enforcement actions will be taken against non-life sustaining businesses that are out of
compliance effective March 21, 2020, at 12:01 a.m.
Section 2: Prohibition on Dine-In Facilities including Restaurants and Bars
All restaurants and bars previously have been ordered to close their dine-in facilities to
help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Businesses that offer carry-out, delivery, and drive-through food and beverage service
may continue, so long as social distancing and other mitigation measures are employed to
protect workers and patrons. Enforcement actions will be taken against businesses that are out
of compliance effective March 19, 2020, at 8 p.m.
Section 3: Effective Date and Duration
This order is effective immediately and will remain in effect until further notice.

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Update on our operational status.

The owner/operators of Northwinds Golf Course have decided to close temporarily.  Nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our staff and golfers.  We will continue to evaluate the situation and update our status accordingly.  Though it is not mandatory at this time, we will follow the governor’s guidelines to close non-essential businesses.

Thank you and stay safe!

Senior Scramble Information

The Northwinds Senior Scramble will begin Monday, March 30.

All scramble players must be checked in at 9:30 for the shotgun start at 10:00.

Our Senior Scramble players will be playing the front nine for the morning round, then the back nine after lunch. Interested players can play the opposite nine of the scramble.