CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Golf tee times are few and far between in the Chicago area this weekend as Governor Pritzker lifted the ban on playing golf during his stay-at-home order and golfers gobbled them up.
With the lifting of the golf ban are restrictions designed to keep everyone safe from COVID-19.
At Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park, there are signs that remind golfers to remain six-feet from each other, not to touch the flagstick on the greens, and that while the restroom is open, the clubhouse where golfers usually would share drinks after a round, is not.
"Oh my gosh, we’re so excited and we’re so happy that the Governor set us up for success in a completely safe environment. I think he made a really good decision and we’re happy that we can have golf back," said Silver Lake General Manager Amy Coghill.
"I have golfed in the yard. In front of the house, behind the house, and the neighbor’s getting a little sick of it so, I think it’s time I come out," he said.
"No, I’m not a walker. They almost couldn’t get me out here, because we had to walk, but figured golf is golf. Better than sitting at home, right?" Kennedy said.
John Uremovic said he had played golf in Indiana this season and does not usually walk courses. Still, he was ambitious and planned to walk 36 holes.
"I'm ready," he said.