Local golf courses open with restrictions due to COVID-19

Both Superior National at Lutsen and Gunflint Hills Golf Course are open for the season.  However, there have been some similar changes at both courses to allow for safe play during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some of these new rules include practicing social distancing and leaving flagsticks in the holes.  In addition, rakes, benches, ball washers, and other touchpoints on the courses have been removed.  Other changes and updates made to policies can be found on the courses' websites above.

In the audio below, WTIP's Sterling Anderson checked in with Heath Eckstrom, head golf professional for Superior National, to learn more about the changes that have been put in place there.