Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Resort will re-open on Tuesday strictly to members only to play golf following a decision to shut one of the premier Murray River courses in the lead-up to Easter.
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The course is located on the NSW side of the border and was permitted to stay open under restrictions in place in the state while Victorian courses remain shut.
Late last week, the decision was made to re-open the 18-hole Lake Course and 9-hole Executive Course for local full member social play only.
The Murray Course remains shut.
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"We normally get an influx of people up here at Easter, particularly from Melbourne," club president Gil Cunningham said.
"We took the view we would review the situation post Easter.
"You didn't know who was coming to town and would sneak on for a game.
"It is re-opening strictly for the local members and not for people who are country members coming up from Melbourne.
"There are no competitions and it is strictly social golf.
"But people must be going stir crazy because we start Tuesday and the 18-hole course is booked out from Tuesday to Saturday.
"Bookings were only opened on Friday."
In addition to the 1.5-metre social distancing rules, there will be no walk-ups with all play to be booked in advance via an online booking sheet or calling the pro-shop where no cash transactions can take place.
A maximum of two players per group with one person per golf cart permitted under the steps made to re-open.
Golfers are also being urged to leave immediately after they finished their round and if any member feels unwell, they must stay at home.
Ground and pro-shop staff and club board members will monitor the courses daily to ensure rules are being adhered to.
"Non-compliance will result in suspended playing rights," Mr Cunningham said.
The club has already cancelled its May tournament with a decision on another major event in September pending.
The resort's clubhouse and accommodation remain shut for the foreseeable future with Club Mulwala and Mulwala Ski Club also shut in line with present COVID-19 measures.
Corowa Golf Club is closed, but Howlong, Thurgoona and Albury are open.
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