Bridges At Tillsonburg Staying Open Despite Fine

Friday, 30 April 2021 11:04

Golfers are teeing off today in Tillsonburg, even though the course has been fined by the OPP. The maximum penalty they could face is $10 million.

TILLSONBURG - The Bridges At Tillsonburg is still taking tee times despite being fined by the OPP.

The amount of the fines will be set out in the court and the ranges are set out in the Reopening Ontario Act. The maximum fine is $10 million. According to the Bridges At Tillsonburg web site the course is still open and golfers are expected to fill the course this weekend.

Bridges At Tillsonburg is still booking tee times for today and next week.

The weekend rounds are already booked solid. The course has posted the following COVID-19 update on their web site:

"We have implemented the necessary protocols to ensure our golfers are able to play safely. We are excited to be open and the course is in fantastic condition. Please read the following educate yourself about the changes we have made. - Please practice social distancing (minimum 6 ft apart) - The following objects have been removed for your safety as well as our staff: rakes, garbage bins, divot bottles, coolers, and on-course restrooms. - Flagstick: Please do not touch the flagstick. We have flipped the cup so the ball will go in the hole but will remain partially above the ground for golfers to pick out - Walking is recommended and encouraged - Please play holes in order and maintain a safe gap between groups - One group (up to 4 players) allowed to use the practice area. Max 10 mins before your tee time. If you are early please wait in your car or away from others to allow them to warm up. OUR CANCELLATION POLICY Bookings cancelled before 36 hours of scheduled Tee Time will not be charged a fee. Any no-shows or cancellations within 36 hours of scheduled Tee Time will be charged for their allotted time."

Representatives for the course are due in court on June 3rd in Woodstock.