this is why i'm banned from every single golf course in my area code.

Which states have banned golf?

For now, only five states still have banned golf being played by classifying golf courses as “non-essential businesses” with no projected opening date (California, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont).

What is the law on leaving the house for golf?

The specific wording applying to golf states, "Individuals may leave their home or place of residence, and travel as necessary: To engage in outdoor recreational activity, consistent with remaining at least six feet from people from outside the individual’s household.

What are New Jersey's New rules for golf courses?

New Jersey's guidelines for golf were stern, including tee times 16 minutes apart which might be double what they were at some courses and twosomes only unless the group involved immediate family members or similar.

Is golf allowed where you live during a stay-home order?

State-wide stay-home executive orders in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic might have you confused about whether golf is or isn’t allowed where you live or even near where you live. But with recent changes, only Massachusetts has a ban on golf being played with no specific timetable for that to change.

3 attorney answers

The short answer is yes you can be kicked off the public golf course. Even if you did nothing wrong. The exception to this is that the public golf course cannot single you out and expel you because of your race, age, gender, or several other classifications.

Cristine M. Wasserman

You seem to be looking for trouble. If one member of your foursome was sneaking in alcohol illegally, that implicates all of you. Now you are trying to up the ante by going to social media, which could very possibly get you sued for disparagement or libel.

John A. Streby

I assume that the greens fee was refunded........ Cost v. benefit: are you permanently banned; are there other available public golf courses.?

What Are Green Reading Books?

A green reading book is a resource that a tour player or golfer of any handicap can use to learn more about how the greens break and perform. The green reading book has a laser rendering of the green, and it typically has a pin placement in the book.

Will Local Courses Ban Green Reading Books?

So what does all of this mean to you at your local club? For the most part, we expect green reading books to stay in place for quite some time. As a member of a club enjoying a weekend round, there is no reason that you should have to leave this valuable putting information at home.

Conclusion

The U.S Open at Torrey Pines proved to be quite exciting. Whether or not it was the lack of green reading books that caused the top players to start breaking down on the final holes, we will never know. However, there is one thing about the game of golf that we all should pay close attention to the rules are ever changing.