FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 9, 2020

By order of the New York State Executive Order 202.6, ALL GOLF COURSES IN NYS are classified as NON-ESSENTIAL and are to be closed until further notice. Please see the updated NYS Executive Order issued April 9, 2020 at 8:00 AM:

https://esd.ny.gov/guidance-executive-order-2026

Governor Cuomo also announced the state is increasing the maximum fine for violations of the state's social distancing protocol from $500 to $1,000 to help address the lack of adherence to social distancing protocols. The Governor reminded localities that they have the authority to enforce the protocols.

There is no set timetable on how long the restrictions will last.

The RDGA will remain open to communicate to our Members and Member Clubs on World Handicapping and preparing for the upcoming season.

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