{"id":100744,"date":"2020-05-01T09:29:33","date_gmt":"2020-05-01T13:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=100744"},"modified":"2020-05-01T09:29:33","modified_gmt":"2020-05-01T13:29:33","slug":"allentown-municipal-golf-course-and-driving-range-will-reopen-on-friday-may-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=100744","title":{"rendered":"Allentown Municipal Golf Course and driving range will reopen on Friday, May 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Allentown Municipal Golf Course and driving range will reopen on Friday, May 1.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The golf course closed last month to comply with Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf\u2019s stay-at-home order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.\u00a0 The governor announced Monday that certain restrictions are being lifted effective May 1, including those imposed on golf courses.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are really looking forward to the reopening,\u201d said AMGC manager Jeff Wambold.\u00a0 \u201cNew rules will be in place to do everything we can so golfers will be safe.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>All the rules are available at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allentowngolf.org\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.allentowngolf.org&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1588425307147000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFq_CMAEE4phFHX6a3qplNZYUwdAA\">www.allentowngolf.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Customers entering the Pro Shop must wear masks and will scan their own credit cards.\u00a0 There are no cash sales in the Pro Shop.\u00a0 All players must have a tee time to enter the Pro Shop unless they are purchasing a range ball card.<\/p>\n<p>There is a limit of one occupant per cart.<\/p>\n<p>All cups are inverted.\u00a0 It is not necessary for players to touch and remove the flagstick.<\/p>\n<p>Golfers are required to maintain six feet social distancing at all times whether in the clubhouse, at the driving range or on the course.<\/p>\n<p>Masks are encouraged, but golfers are not required to wear a mask while they play their round as long as they adhere to social distancing measures.<\/p>\n<p>Golfers are urged to comply with all signage.<\/p>\n<p>Golfers can check the Golf Course\u2019s website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allentowngolf.org\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.allentowngolf.org&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1588425307147000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFq_CMAEE4phFHX6a3qplNZYUwdAA\">www.allentowngolf.org<\/a> for tee times, rates and season pass opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Strict rules for sanitizing golf carts and equipment at the driving range are being implemented.<\/p>\n<p>Golf course restaurant Jack\u2019s Slice will be developing a plan for future opening.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want everybody to be able to enjoy themselves,\u201d Wambold said.\u00a0 \u201cWe know a lot of people are itching to get outside and we are working hard to be ready for them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nInformation provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nMike Moore<br \/>\nCommunications Manager<br \/>\nMayor&#8217;s Office<br \/>\n 435 Hamilton Street<br \/>\n Allentown, PA 18101<br \/>\n Mike.Moore@allentownpa.gov<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.AllentownPA.gov<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-START-<\/code><br \/>\n<div class='adkingprobanner sidebar banner3023'><a href='http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/' target=\"_blank\" data-id='3023' data-ga='{\"campaign\":\"\",\"banner\":\"\",\"implemented\":\"universal\",\"imp_action\":\"Impression\",\"click_action\":\"Click\"}'><img src='https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/inpostblank.jpg' alt='' \/><\/a><\/div>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class='adkingprobanner sidebar banner7036'><a href='http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com' target=\"_blank\" data-id='7036' data-ga='{\"campaign\":\"\",\"banner\":\"\",\"implemented\":\"universal\",\"imp_action\":\"Impression\",\"click_action\":\"Click\"}'><img src='https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/inpostblank.jpg' alt='' \/><\/a><\/div>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-END-<\/code><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&hellip; 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