Shelby North Carolina’s Only Private Country Club Welcomes Non-Members During COVID-19 Pandemic

(SHELBY, N.C.) — As part of the focus on empathy and inclusivity during these trying times, Shelby’s only private golf club, Cleveland Country Club opened tee times for non-members as of April 1. This decision has been made in order to offer all golf aficionados in the community a safe way to get outside, exercise and commune with nature, while securely practicing social distancing during these unprecedented times.

Non-members can now preview the private course and book a tee time to play a round of golf at their leisure, with extra precautions taken to ensure that the sport is enjoyed in the safest way possible.

“We wanted to give back to our community by providing the unique opportunity to experience the Cleveland Country Club lifestyle,” said General Manager Allyson Darling. “With exercise and sunshine being essential to keep stress levels low, we are proud to open our doors and showcase our beautiful course to the Shelby community, while enforcing procedures that ensure maximum safety and enjoyment for our staff and our players.”

Cleveland Country Club has adapted many operating procedures to keep members and guests safe, while also enforcing social distancing. These procedures include:
- Spreading out tee times to prevent overcrowding
- Removing all community food and beverage stations  
- Removing all golf course towels, bunker rakes, and ball washers  
- Lifting the cups on the greens to avoid golfer contact    
- Providing hand sanitizer and wipes at all amenity centers      
- Frequently sanitizing all high-traffic surfaces
- Increasing associate training on safety and sanitation techniques

“At Cleveland Country Club, the health and safety of our associates, members and guests is our first priority,” said
Whitney Crouse, Co-Founder of Bobby Jones Links. “By enacting strict best practices, we can offer our guests and members a safe way to practice social distancing while enjoying their favorite sport.”

Tee time should be booked by calling the Golf Shop to avoid additional in-person contact, and carts will be available for single-riders. If golfers are playing with a member of the household, they will be able to opt-out of the single-rider cart. Additionally, tee times will be spread out to prevent overcrowding of the tee boxes and to allow for proper cleaning in between each cart use. Walking tee times will also be available at the course. Rates for 18 holes of golf are $35.00 per player for weekdays and $50.00 for weekends.

Cleveland Country Club is managed by Bobby Jones Links, based in Alpharetta, GA. For additional information on the community and membership opportunities, visit clevelandcountryclub.net.

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