Wearing a mask while playing in Quebec

[Marcos]

Well, the goverment of Québec came down with another restriction and it affects all golfers. Need to wear mask all the time when playing. There are a few articles in La Presse (Montreal newspaper)

[pwoods72]

Interesting. Found this article and there appears to be a 2 meter distance caveat. Their examples focus on picnics and sitting on a bench close to someone from a different household.
https://montrealgazette.com/news/loc...r-mask-wearing

[pwoods72]

Never mind. I just received an email from a course I'm playing today letting me know the following:

As of April 11, 2021:



• A face covering shall be worn by every person, 10 years of age and over, at all times and for the full duration of any recreational or sporting activity involving the occupants of more than one private residence or its equivalent.

[Marcos]

It will make things difficult once the warmer weather arrives. I already have problems going up stairs with a mask, let alone walking and playing golf. Maybe time to quit and go fishing !!!

[jeffc]

Gonna make for some funny tan lines!

[Chieflongtee]

I am going to ride a cart by myself so since I will be seated I won't have to wear a mask while in the cart
Good luck enforcing the rules at all times. This applies to biking,jogging,hiking etc..

https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/heal...gency-measures

Sports and recreation
Indoor sports, cultural and recreational activities are prohibited.

Activities that take place outdoors (including lessons and guided training or activities) are permitted in public places, alone with members of the same household, or in groups of up to 8 people. Face coverings must be worn for the entire duration of activities carried out by groups of two or more individuals from different households, except when individuals are seated at least 2 metres away from each other or during swimming and water sports. A physical distance of 2 metres must be maintained at all times between individuals from different households. One person can be added to the group to act as a supervisor or facilitator, or to offer lessons; this person must observe physical distancing and wear the personal protective equipment required by the CNESST rules. Outdoor hotel swimming pools and spas are closed.

Face coverings are not required indoors or outdoors for children under 10 years old, except in school settings (this does not apply to schoolyard activities for elementary students, which have been previously excluded).

At outdoor sites with controlled access, the number of visitors permitted must be managed.

At sites with open access, the visitor capacity must be indicated, along with a reminder concerning applicable public health guidelines.

[Gobble_It]

I am going to ride a cart by myself so since I will be seated I won't have to wear a mask while in the cart
Good luck enforcing the rules at all times. This applies to biking,jogging,hiking etc..

https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/heal...gency-measures

Sports and recreation
Indoor sports, cultural and recreational activities are prohibited.

Activities that take place outdoors (including lessons and guided training or activities) are permitted in public places, alone with members of the same household, or in groups of up to 8 people. Face coverings must be worn for the entire duration of activities carried out by groups of two or more individuals from different households, except when individuals are seated at least 2 metres away from each other or during swimming and water sports. A physical distance of 2 metres must be maintained at all times between individuals from different households. One person can be added to the group to act as a supervisor or facilitator, or to offer lessons; this person must observe physical distancing and wear the personal protective equipment required by the CNESST rules. Outdoor hotel swimming pools and spas are closed.

Face coverings are not required indoors or outdoors for children under 10 years old, except in school settings (this does not apply to schoolyard activities for elementary students, which have been previously excluded).

At outdoor sites with controlled access, the number of visitors permitted must be managed.

At sites with open access, the visitor capacity must be indicated, along with a reminder concerning applicable public health guidelines.

Who's going to report you then ? Your partner or the marshal or will they have city by-law riding the golf cart to enforce the law ? Ludicrous if you ask me. There are ton of people walking without masks on a crowded walk paths/streets all over the city.

[Chieflongtee]

Who's going to report you then ? Your partner or the marshal or will they have city by-law riding the golf cart to enforce the law ? Ludicrous if you ask me. There are ton of people walking without masks on a crowded walk paths/streets all over the city.

Exactly. I would say that if a marshal is to enforce the rules there will some unfortunate confrontations.

[Marcos]

Exactly. I would say that if a marshal is to enforce the rules there will some unfortunate confrontations.

Thats for sure Chief. This is going a bit too far and people will not put up with it i am sure. Like i said, time to get back to fishing !!!

[justdoit]

For example if you are 2 from same family golfing as a 2 some no need for a mask,only if you join with another 2 some for example then you must mask..as for myself I will not have it on walking down a fairway,but will put it on if approached by someone I do not know and keeping my distance..how hard is that

[Chieflongtee]

For example if you are 2 from same family golfing as a 2 some no need for a mask,only if you join with another 2 some for example then you must mask..as for myself I will not have it on walking down a fairway,but will put it on if approached by someone I do not know and keeping my distance..how hard is that

People in my foursome are all my brothers

[rossigm]

At least were playing golf!!!

Last year we could have started early but we had to wait until May 20th to get to go ahead from the government....

[spackler]

If it's the same for golf as it was for skiing, you will have provincial inspectors at courses making sure that measures like masking are enforced. Courses will be compelled to have marshals make sure of this.

[jeffc]

If it's the same for golf as it was for skiing, you will have provincial inspectors at courses making sure that measures like masking are enforced. Courses will be compelled to have marshals make sure of this.

Last year, the staff at La Belle near Tremblant were quite concerned about following the rules because of the inspectors possibly showing up.

[Gobble_It]

I guess we will need a 2m umbrella to measure the distance. No one will be under that except me


2m umbrella.PNG

[Marcos]

Breaking news !!! masks no longer required to play golf !!! Legault just did a flip flop on his decision.

[Kyaku]

Breaking news !!! masks no longer required to play golf !!! Legault just did a flip flop on his decision.

Please don't play with my emotions. =(

[justdoit]

People in my foursome are all my brothers

There's one in every crowd😉

[silverdog]

Apparently at our Ont club masks are to be worn upon arrival in the parking lot till 1st tee off only

[em69]

If it's the same for golf as it was for skiing, you will have provincial inspectors at courses making sure that measures like masking are enforced. Courses will be compelled to have marshals make sure of this.

Some ski hills cared...while others did not. Edelweiss was one ski hill where plenty of people walked around without masks. Nobody enforcing.

[dq2003]

Maybe remove this thread as Quebec backed out from this regulation.

[Chieflongtee]

Maybe remove this thread as Quebec backed out from this regulation.

The saga is far from being over as there is talk of reinstating bridges checkpoints

[mizzyboy]

So do you have to wear a mask while playing golf in Quebec or Gatineau area? I moved my tee times this weekend to stick to the Ontario side and I'm sure others did as well. Can anyone confirm? Thanks!

[Chieflongtee]

No you don’t have to wear a mask in Quebec. However at our club you have to keep it on until you’re on the first tee

[Chieflongtee]

No you don’t have to wear a mask in Quebec. However at our club you have to keep it on until you’re on the first tee

[justdoit]

The saga is far from being over as there is talk of reinstating bridges checkpoints

I can see a lot of people buying or renting canoes