Opening Dates for The Oxford Hills
As excitement grows and the 2021 golf season quickly approaches, the time is now to answer your most burning question: “when will The Oxford Hills open?” Those who are part of our mailing list were among the first to receive this long-awaited answer. Missed our email? Read on to get up to date on our specific timeline for our opening:
Opening Day Members and Multi-Round Package Holders
We’re pleased to announce that The Oxford Hills will open for play to Members, and anyone who has purchased a multi-round golf package this May. The specific opening date will vary depending on both weather and any COVID-related policies outlined by the government and appropriate health bodies. During this initial opening phase, pre-booked tee time reservations will be required at all times (no walk-ins will be allowed), and our qualified golfers will be allowed to bring up to 3 guests. Please note that, at our discretion, the number of tee times will be limited to reduce traffic and allow for social distancing. Tee times will be booked through our website, or by calling the clubhouse. (An email will be sent out once our booking software is live, so if you haven’t yet, please make sure you join our email list.)
Course Superintendent, Steve Phillips, and his team are working diligently to get the golf course into excellent condition for opening day.
Opening Day for Public Golfers
Following the member opening, The Oxford Hills will welcome public play (once the weather, construction and greens conditions allow for it). Keeping a close eye on the still-ongoing pandemic, and health and safety measures, a limited amount of people will be allowed on our property. For this reason, tee times will continue to have to be booked in advance and no walk-ins will be allowed.
Staggered Opening
This staggered opening allows for crowd management, which is important for a few reasons. Between COVID-19 and the fact that the golf course is brand-new (having undergone extensive physical change starting last fall and continuing to this day), we want to make sure foot traffic is limited to allow for social distancing, as well as to ensure the course is able to flourish into its most optimal green and playing conditions. Those who have already made a commitment to play our course (i.e. purchased a membership or package) are hence among the firsts to play it. We will continue to carefully monitor the turf progress to ensure the greens are mature enough to withstand increased foot traffic and are looking forward to welcoming all visitors as soon as possible.
Theo’s
As we open our doors for play, clubhouse construction remains in full swing – the clubhouse is taking shape as the ceiling beams, roof structure and walls are erected. Due to ongoing clubhouse construction (which has an estimated finish date of July), we’ll be working out of our future halfway point “Theo’s” to start this golf season. Theo’s has a full kitchen, bar, outside and inside seating, as well as full bathroom facilities. Chef Eric Boyar, and his wife Jennifer, are working with their culinary team to develop menus for a variety of unique food experiences that will be available from Theo’s. Once our dream clubhouse opens its doors, Theo’s will function as a proper halfway point, allowing you to grab a quick bite on your way to the 10th tee.
Check out the picture below for an idea of what Theo’s will look like — stay tuned for more updates!
Temporary Course Layout
As some of you know, when we open our doors on May 10th, golfers will be playing a modified 18-hole golf course. The three holes that were designed and constructed last fall (holes 16 — displayed below — through 18) will be put into play as soon as possible.
The countdown is on! We can’t wait until we can welcome you to the course. Our temporary scorecards are getting printed at this very moment!
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