Franklin Park and George Wright golf courses to open Saturday, May 9

On Thursday, May 7, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts issued guidelines to allow for the safe reopening of private and municipal golf courses.

The City’s two municipal golf courses — the William J. Devine Golf Course and the George Wright Golf Course — will reopen as of Saturday, May 9, 2020 with strict social distancing guidelines in place. Reservations and payment options will be open soon online.

All staff and golfers must take the necessary precautions to keep those on the course safe from the spread of COVID-19:

Face coverings are required.
Maintain proper social distancing of at least six feet away from others at all times.
No sharing of golf clubs.
Hand sanitizer will be readily accessible.

While the golf courses will be open, there will continue to be additional restrictions in place to keep staff and golfers healthy and safe.

No more than four players at one time.
No caddies. No golf carts. Push carts may be used.
Club facilities will remain closed.
Tee times will be 15 minutes between groups. Golfers must stay in their car until 15 minutes before their tee time and must return to their car immediately following play. There will be no shotgun starts.
Reservations will be available one week in advance on a first come, first served basis. In-person reservations or payments will not be permitted.

**Anyone who does not abide by the above regulations will not be allowed to access the City of Boston golf courses. For more information on how to stay safe and healthy during this public health emergency, please visit the City's COVID-19 website.