MASSACHUSETTS WILL ADVANCE TO STEP 1 PHASE IV ON MARCH 22; REPLACE TRAVEL ORDER WITH TRAVEL ADVISORY 

(Updated on the Mass.gov website on 3/18/21. Effective 3/22/21)

On Thursday, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that effective Monday, March 22nd, Massachusetts will move to Step 1 Phase IV and will replace the Massachusetts Travel Order with a Travel Advisory.

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Summary of Frequently Asked Golf Facility Guideline Questions
The information in the link below was sourced from the Mass.gov website and presented in summary form by the Alliance of Massachusetts Golf Organizations (AMGO). The Governor’s Administration is responsible for the creation and the updating of all guidelines and regulations. Please note that these guidelines and regulations can and will change. This document will be updated accordingly.

Summary of FAQ

Travel Advisory
The new travel advisory will urge all persons entering Massachusetts, including returning residents, are advised to quarantine for 10 days upon their arrival if they have been out of the state for 24 hours or more. 
The advisory does not apply to anyone in the following categories:

• Anyone who is returning to Massachusetts after an absence of fewer than 24 hours.
• Travelers who have a negative COVID-19 test result that has been administered up to 72 hours prior to their arrival in Massachusetts.
• Workers who enter Massachusetts to perform critical infrastructure functions (as specified by the Federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) while they are commuting to or from or while at work.
• Travelers who are fully vaccinated (i.e. who have received two doses of either the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines OR who have received a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, 14 days or more ago and who do not have symptoms)

Travelers are additionally encouraged to consult and follow the CDC’s guidelines and requirements for travel.

Gathering Limits
Gathering limits for event venues and in public settings will increase to 100 people indoors and 150 people outdoors. Outdoor gatherings at private residences and in private backyards will remain at a maximum of 25 people, with indoor house gatherings remaining at 10 people.

Additionally, dance floors will be permitted at weddings and other events only, and overnight summer camps will be allowed to operate this coming summer. Exhibition and convention halls may also begin to operate, following gatherings limits and event protocols. Other Phase IV sectors must continue to remain closed.

AMGO
The Alliance of Massachusetts Golf Organizations (AMGO) will continue to work with the Governor's Administration and communicate with our respective memberships as updates are made available regarding the clarification and/or any relaxing of guidelines. Our staff is here to help you with any questions you may have as we continue to safely play golf.

Please visit MassGolf.org and follow @PlayMassGolf on social media for up to date information.

Well wishes,
Jesse Menachem
Executive Director/CEO
Mass Golf