Earlier today I had a productive conversation with Mayor Jorge O. Elorza about the reopening of our City’s golf courses. As the Governor has indicated that she is lifting her “Stay at Home Order,” I believe that with proper safety protocols we can begin the reopening of our City’s golf courses.

Golf courses will be allowed to reopen by providing the City with a detailed safety protocol plan to keep employees and patrons alike safe from the spread of COVID-19.

Many in our community depend on these golf courses for fitness and stress relief, and I believe that we could all use both. It is my hope, that in partnership with Mayor Elorza, that we can get these open safely and sooner rather than later. I encourage these courses to submit their plans to the City as soon as possible and let’s work together to keep everyone safe and healthy.

I thank Mayor Elorza for his willingness to work with myself and my colleagues to do what we can to provide the residents of Providence with access to the “greens” safely and while practicing social distancing. That said, we must be mindful to adhere to any rules and regulations around access to these courses or we will be forced to close them once more.

Nicholas J. Narducci, Senior Deputy Majority Leader
Providence City Council
Councilman – Ward 4