Haenam Pine Beach GL, First Golf Course to Distribute COVID-19 'Self-Test Kits'

Fine Beach Golf Links became the first golf course to install a screening clinic and distributed self-testing kits to all customers entering the facility. / ⓒ Asia Economy

[Haenam＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Pine Beach Golf Links in Haenam, Jeollanam-do, is taking proactive measures against the fourth wave of COVID-19 by becoming the first golf course to install a screening clinic and distributing self-test kits to all customers entering the facility.

On the 16th, Pine Beach GL announced that it has installed a non-contact thermometer at the clubhouse entrance and is strictly enforcing quarantine rules by continuously requiring QR code scans and registration at locations such as lockers, the restaurant, and the start house, in accordance with the movement flow of visitors.

However, with the number of confirmed cases in the metropolitan area nearing 1,000, increased air conditioner use due to hot weather, and difficulty in ventilation leading to higher transmissibility, non-metropolitan areas cannot be considered safe either. Therefore, these additional measures have been implemented proactively.

Pine Beach GL has secured 10,000 self-test kits for this purpose and plans to operate the system from the 17th until further notice. Only those who test negative with the self-test kits will be allowed entry to the golf course.

Heo Myung-ho, CEO of Pine Beach Golf Links, said, “This is a proactive measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 following the elevation of social distancing to Level 4 in the metropolitan area. By distributing self-test kits and installing a screening clinic for golf course visitors, we aim to demonstrate that we are not just a golf course enjoying a boom due to COVID-19, but one that values customers’ health and safety and offers a comfortable environment befitting our reputation.”

He added, “Since these measures are to comply with quarantine rules and prevent infection spread, we kindly ask for your active cooperation despite any inconvenience.”

Meanwhile, Pine Beach Golf Links, often referred to as the “Pebble Beach of Korea,” is a golf course filled with sea, golf, and romance. Starting this summer, to ensure a relaxed round for visiting customers, tee-off times are set at 8 to 9 minutes apart, and the maximum number of daily teams and annual visitors are reduced by 10% compared to previous years. These efforts are creating Pine Beach GL’s signature that rivals prestigious golf courses both domestically and internationally.

Haenam＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun kh0424@asiae.co.kr

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