jim8flog
Journeyman Pro
If they close the locker rooms at our club that will probably mean a closure of the course. We always shut when there are no toilet facilities available eg New Years Day.
Any clubs closed ?
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If they close the locker rooms at our club that will probably mean a closure of the course. We always shut when there are no toilet facilities available eg New Years Day.
GB72
Money List Winner
Starting to see posts on social media about course closures as the club cannot enforce social distancing and members are not complying
We’ve now gone to a tee booking system through IG, as our Pro shop has closed.
KenL
Tour Rookie
Nightmare!
My club have put paint markings on the grass throughout the course reminding people what 2 metres looks like.
GG26
Challenge Tour Pro
Got an email to say that comps over the next few weeks, with some modifications, are still going ahead including the knockouts. Pro shop open, but no more than two in the shop at any one time. To prevent queues on the tee we now have to call the pro shop to book a time (max groups of 3).
Can’t see this lasting for long though.
Anyone seen the Crossfield video. He’s ignoring the flag and aiming for the centre of the green and then putting to his PuttOut to ensure no cross contamination.
Can’t see this lasting for long though.
Anyone seen the Crossfield video. He’s ignoring the flag and aiming for the centre of the green and then putting to his PuttOut to ensure no cross contamination.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
We've done the same. Unsurprisingly those at home and with access to emails and the system have blocked booked all the Saturday and Sunday slots so I can't get a time or anyone to play with
Green Man
Assistant Pro
I suspect that after Boris speaks tonight all clubs will be closed.
GB72
Money List Winner
Yep moving it to 8.30 can only mean lockdown
Don’t worry, I think we might be locked down by then or our movements heavily restricted.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
I agree. Take it going out on your own for a knock even if the club shuts has gone out the window too. Think we'll all be crap when we next go out if it's 4-6 months before hitting a ball in anger. We can only hope tonight
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And it happens from tonight.
All golf courses will have to shut for the foreseeable future
matt71
Tour Rookie
yep mate
hopefully it is only for 3 weeks and the situation improves ( fingers, toes and everything else crossed )
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Club employees(office/clubhouse), should be put on 'leave' immediately and paid 80%, this can then be claimed from HMRC. So those costs will be saved and reclaimed.
An element of the greenkeepers will need to work to ensure greens are keep upto a standard and be paid. Along with lots of other fixed costs.
Potentially could get a loan under the new scheme from the 'government/british business bank'
should help but going to be tough on some courses and pretty sure this will mean some clubs are going to go bust.
Sad days.
An element of the greenkeepers will need to work to ensure greens are keep upto a standard and be paid. Along with lots of other fixed costs.
Potentially could get a loan under the new scheme from the 'government/british business bank'
should help but going to be tough on some courses and pretty sure this will mean some clubs are going to go bust.
Sad days.
Springveldt
Well-known member
Can’t see a green keeper being classed as an essential worker. Wouldn’t be surprised if nature is allowed to run it course for the next month or so on the courses.
sunshine
Well-known member
Did they measure out 2 metres or is it forum distance?
Burning Spear
New member
One exercise outing allowed per day. Can people not play alone with no contact?yep mate
hopefully it is only for 3 weeks and the situation improves ( fingers, toes and everything else crossed )
Siolag
Active member
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Bit early to say until the detailed guidance issued, but he didnt say what you say above
, he said :-From his quote, dont see why greenkeepers wouldn't be allowed to look after the greens for instance, as that ticks all the boxes.
But anyway will need the detailed guidance to know for certain...
howbow88
Hacker
Two courses not far from me have been quick to update on social media - closed. I guess every single club in the UK will be following that line.
I was hoping that the 'daily exercise allowance' could include a round of golf
I was hoping that the 'daily exercise allowance' could include a round of golf
Parsaregood
Head Pro
I'd definitely say the greens and tees could be classed as an essential part of a clubs business which if not maintained would impact negatively on the club so I'd be surprised if greens staff wernt allowed to at least carry out the essential basicsBit early to say until the detailed guidance issued, but he didnt say what you say above
From his quote, dont see why greenkeepers wouldn't be allowed to look after the greens for instance, as that ticks all the boxes.
But anyway will need the detailed guidance to know for certain...
