5/18 Update: Lake Spanaway is excited to welcome back starting times of up to four players. This information came late last week from the Governor's Office. We have spent the weekend reaching out to groups booked in the month of May to inform them of the update and to allow them the opportunity to fill the group. With this complete our full offer of starting times are now available.

This update to foursomes has presented the unique task of managing our tee sheet in a manner that is safe for all. For all of us golfers, during “normal times”, we operate with an understanding that making a reservation for less than four players means you are either joining a group that has already reserved the same time or that other players may join. These are certainly not “normal times”. With golf being played in an outdoor space where social distancing can be maintained through conscious effort by all we will continue to manage tee times to the capacity of four players per starting time. For those booking less than four this may lead to others joining your group. If you are a group of two or a single keep in mind you may be pairing with a group already reserved. For those groups of less than four players looking for accommodations to play in less than four we will ask for flexibility. Please contact the golf shop (253-531-3660) to make this request with the understanding that this might require moving to a starting time during a part of the day where there is less demand; some days we may not to be able to accommodate this request. At this time we are unable to accommodate groups of five players.

Range access is now available to all. Given the social distancing required space on the driving range is extremely limited and we are limiting guests to one bucket of golf balls per visit.

We continue to pride ourselves in our ability to create and maintain a safe environment; with this information and the request of all to maintain proper social distancing practices we believe Lake Spanaway is a safe space for all to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you out on the links.

Zac Keener, General Manager, Pierce County Golf
 

We are excited to welcome back golfers to Lake Spanaway on Tuesday, May 5th through Governor Inslee’s Golf Restart plan. It is our goal to keep a safe and healthy facility in accordance with state and federal law by utilizing practices established by the CDC and comply with COVID-19 work site-specific safety practices, as outlined in Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Proclamation 20-25 for preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Golf is widely seen as an activity that is viable and relatively low risk, however, there are additional precautions that will be in place to ensure the safety of our players and staff. This includes measures and advice from the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) “Park and Play” program - https://www.ngcoa.org/info-centers/covid19/park-and-play- program.

With all of this in consideration to provide an environment that is safe for all involved, below are facility updates that you should expect during your next visit:

We ask all guests to abide by the following common courtesies during your visit:

• If you are experiencing or have experienced flu-like symptoms in the past 48 hours we encourage you stay home.
• Maintain minimum six-foot separation between course staff and other guests.
• Ensure frequent and adequate handwashing. Additional hand-sanitizer stations have been installed throughout the clubhouse.
• Please read and follow additional guidelines posted throughout the clubhouse.

Operations

• We ask no more than two players from separate households per tee time. Single players will be asked if they would like to be paired together. Starting sheets have been updated with this policy and can be made online by clicking here. We strongly encourage all guests to make advanced reservations; walk-up players may not be accommodated.
  • Foursomes are allowed if all players are from the same household (identification may be required). To reserve a foursome, please contact our reservation department by phone at 253-531-3660 x2.
• Payment for golf may be completed over the phone. Please contact the Golf Shop (253-531-3660 x4) day-of to complete this process.
• Clubhouse access will be restroom access only. Check-in will be from the exterior of the building at the Golf Shop windows.
• Each guest will be asked to provide contact information per the Golfing Restart Requirements.
• The use of rental clubs has been temporarily suspended.
• At this time we will not be accepting cash for payment throughout the facility.
• The use of power carts will be one rider per power cart, unless a minor is also playing.
• Driving range and putting green are only available to those with a tee time within 30 minutes or those taking a private lesson. 
• Pull-carts will be unavailable at the course. We encourage the use of personal pull/pushcarts.
• Food and beverage operations will be limited to non-alchololic beverages and snack items available at the golf shop. We will continue to evaluate our options to reopen the Grill.
• Pencils and scorecards will be issued by the golf shop upon request. We encouraged guest’s to download the Lake Spanaway App to record scores without the use of a scorecard. Download on Android devices here or Apple devices here.
• Bunker rakes and ball washers have been temporarily removed.
• Putting cups has been installed upside-down the golf hole to eliminate the need to touch the flagstick when retrieving your golf ball.
• Players Assistants will be on course to ensure physical distancing practices are being followed by reminding golfers, and where necessary, warning repeat offenders.
• We ask golfers to leave the golf course immediately after playing to eliminate congestion/gathering on the property or in the parking lot.

Elevated Sanitation Practices

• We have increased frequency in cleaning schedules with a focus on public areas, including restrooms, handrails, door handles, and other high-touch common areas.
• All food and beverage attendants and golf shop team members are required to perform additional hand-washing every 30 minutes. Sanitation is available for each staff member to use throughout their shift.
• We have installed additional sanitizing stations throughout our facilities.
• Signage posted throughout our facilities to encourage staff and guests to wash hands thoroughly and disinfect workstations.
• Whenever possible, we are replacing standard beverage stations with single-use products.

The health and safety of our staff and guests at our facilities is our highest priority. These additional steps give us the confidence to conduct operations. That said, until further notice, we have temporarily suspended our cancellation policies at each location; guests may cancel starting times without penalty.

We appreciate your support and cooperation to create a safe and healthy environment at Lake Spanaway Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you out on the golf course sometime soon.