UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Penn State Golf Courses will reopen Friday, May 1 at 7:30 a.m. with special playing procedures in place. The opening of the Blue and White Courses are a result of Monday's announcement by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf to reopen golf courses, marinas and private campgrounds.
Golfers are REQUIRED to schedule a tee time in order to play. No walk-on golfers will be permitted at this time. Golfers must wear a mask as soon as they enter the Penn State Golf Courses driveway until their group tees off.
In accordance with the Center for Disease Control's (CDC) and Governor's guidelines, golfers should stay home if they are feeling sick or have been exposed to COVID-19. Cancellations will be accepted at any point.
To book a tee time, golfers can use the "Penn State Golf Courses" app (available in the Apple App Store and GooglePlay Store), visit www.pennstategolfcourses.com and click "Book Tee Time" or call the golf shop at 814-865-GOLF (4653) to hold a reservation with a credit card. Online tee times are only available for twosomes, threesomes or foursomes. Single golfers must call the clubhouse. Check-in details and a tee time confirmation number will be provided via email to the address provided during booking.
To help with social distancing, golfers are asked to arrive no earlier than 20 minutes before their tee time to protect themselves and the Penn State Golf Courses staff. If golfers Tee arrive more than 20 minutes prior to their tee time, they will be asked to stay in their cars.
The Walker Clubhouse, driving range and putting green will remain closed to the public at this time.
Course fees are as follows:
| 18 - Walking | 18 - Riding | 9 - Walking | 9 - Riding | Push Cart 18/9 | |
| Blue Course | $31 | $49 | $22 | $32 | $7/4 |
| White Course | $26 | $44 | $19 | $29 | $7/4 |
Additional Playing Procedures:
- The CDC's social distancing guidelines are being enforced.
- Tee times will be in designated 20-minute intervals to promote social distancing.
- The Walker Clubhouse will remain CLOSED to all public access.
- Junior golfers (17 or under) must be accompanied by an adult. The adult does not have to play, but they do have to chaperone.
- Portable restrooms are available on both golf courses and in the parking lot. Hand sanitizer is provided in each unit.
- One golfer per cart, unless players are from the same household. Carts will be cleaned and disinfected after each use.
- Push carts are available and will be disinfected after every use.
- Club rentals are not available until further notice.
- Do not share clubs with other golfers.
- Scorecards and pencils will not be available, please keep score on the Penn State Golf Courses app.
- Leave the pins in at all times.
- Inserts will be inside the cup at each hole to allow you to putt your golf ball without touching the flagstick or cup.
- "Gimmies" are in effect, anything within a putter's length is good, please count the stroke.
- Rakes will not be provided for bunkers. Please do your best to smooth disturbed sand with either your foot or golf club. Play preferred lies.
- Do not sit on any of the golf course benches.
- Do not pick up playing partners' clubs or golf balls during play.
- If a lost club is found on the golf course, please do not touch it and call the golf shop (814-865-GOLF (4653)).
- Food and beverage are limited. Golfers are permitted to bring their own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.
- There are no trash cans on the golf courses. After your round, please place your trash in the garbage/recycling containers around the parking lot area.
- In the event of lightning, golfers are to return to their personal vehicles immediately.
- Golf carts should be returned to the designated area in front of the Tombros Clubhouse.
Golfers are strongly urged to observe the following recommendations:
- Stay at home if you are sick.
- Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Thoroughly wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use a hand sanitizer with at least 60-95 percent alcohol, if soap and water aren't available.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Refrain from shaking hands, high-fives and other close personal contact.