Parsaregood
Head Pro
I was actually looking for the part where she said this and I could only find a quote where she says I advise building sites should close
Any clubs closed ?
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Andy
Tour Winner
No idea, give him a tweet and ask.
I’ve WhatsApp him, it’s quicker ?
Parsaregood
Head Pro
Is it a choice for me given I'm self employed and work alone, or do I have to shut down earning no money with no means of any income ?
RangeMonkey
Active member
The answer to “any clubs closed?” Is now “Yes, all of them”
https://www.englandgolf.org/clubs-and-courses-must-close-covid-19-update/
https://www.englandgolf.org/clubs-and-courses-must-close-covid-19-update/
Choice, if you can’t work at home and can work safely, you can still go to work.
Beezerk
Money List Winner
Yep, ours was announced on Facebook a bit ago.
Parsaregood
Head Pro
That's what I'll be doing then given I work alone and outdoors mostly ?
KenL
Tour Rookie
No. Sturgeon is just repeating the message. No need for that but she likes to think she's important!
Parsaregood
Head Pro
Was exactly my analysis of her 'speech'. Cant stand the woman, her and her party do not represent most Scots
Parsaregood
Head Pro
Just received an email from the club to say clubhouse and pro shop fully closed though they will update on course status in the near future. I take it they are going to keep it open for play unless they are told they arnt allowed to which I think is probably the right thing to do
rulefan
Tour Winner
Just received from England Golf
The government has identified an urgent need to introduce new restrictions on public life and on non-essential businesses opening their doors.
This has been done to limit the spread of the coronavirus and relieve the growing pressure on our National Health Service.
Keeping golf courses open is simply no longer compatible with the updated policy of government which is designed to save lives in a time of national emergency.
The health and wellbeing of the nation is the only consideration that matters at this moment in our history.
These are incredibly testing times for the country. The golf industry cannot be shielded from the economic and social ramifications caused by this temporary shutdown of normal life.
We would like to assure the golfing community that England Golf staff will continue to work remotely with all affiliated golfers, clubs and counties to try and minimise the damage caused by this suspension of regular golf club life.
We will continue to signpost clubs and counties to the latest government advice and schemes designed to help the economy cope with the disruption caused by coronavirus.
Following on from the Prime Minister’s statement tonight (23 March), golf clubs and golf courses in England must now close.
It is England Golf’s position that this deeply regrettable, but highly necessary and responsible course of action must be implemented with immediate effect and be maintained until further notice.
The government has identified an urgent need to introduce new restrictions on public life and on non-essential businesses opening their doors.
It is England Golf’s position that this deeply regrettable, but highly necessary and responsible course of action must be implemented with immediate effect and be maintained until further notice.
The government has identified an urgent need to introduce new restrictions on public life and on non-essential businesses opening their doors.
The government has identified an urgent need to introduce new restrictions on public life and on non-essential businesses opening their doors.
This has been done to limit the spread of the coronavirus and relieve the growing pressure on our National Health Service.
Keeping golf courses open is simply no longer compatible with the updated policy of government which is designed to save lives in a time of national emergency.
The health and wellbeing of the nation is the only consideration that matters at this moment in our history.
These are incredibly testing times for the country. The golf industry cannot be shielded from the economic and social ramifications caused by this temporary shutdown of normal life.
We would like to assure the golfing community that England Golf staff will continue to work remotely with all affiliated golfers, clubs and counties to try and minimise the damage caused by this suspension of regular golf club life.
We will continue to signpost clubs and counties to the latest government advice and schemes designed to help the economy cope with the disruption caused by coronavirus.
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Jacko_G
Blackballed
Scottish Golf asking all to refrain from golfing and stay at home. Clubs WILL follow suit.
We've thankfully been very sensible and closed.
Parsaregood
Head Pro
They probably will however if they somehow manage to keep the course open I may just have a game ?
why don’t Scottish Golf follow suit as England Golf has following PM’s announcement and give a directive to close?
User20204
Well-known member
TBH I thought she was far more forceful than bumbling Boris, she left everyone in no doubt, STAY HOME.
User20204
Well-known member
Yet repeatedly get elected, go figure.
Jacko_G
Blackballed
I'm more inclined to ask why didn't both insist on no play and closures two weeks ago.
Their delay and lack of direct leadership could very easily have increased the spread/circulation of the Covid 19 virus.
Tragic.
Parsaregood
Head Pro
I'll tell you why and the answer isnt great, it's a real problem. Most of Scotland was traditionally Labour, many of the seats are around the central belt and Glasgow areas which were strong labour areas and lots of these areas are unfortunately deprived with poor education rates. The SNP when they came along almost didn't have to do anything to get these votes, most of these voters vote SNP because of the name and thats it. It's a protest vote, almost all of the ex-labour voters would never vote Tory, the Tory's have a terrible name in most of Scotland. And the SNP because they are literally the only Scottish party on the ballot paper have the easiest time of their lives. The only way to kill the SNP is to defeat them in another referendum then inject huge amounts of money into promoting labour or a new version of it
I personally think it’s been a well balanced and proportional response, I think anything greater could have created more panic and hysteria, I’m sure BJ has been well briefed at all times and now is the right time to crank things up, almost a no win scenario for him, but I’m glad he’s at the helm and nobody from the front bench from the opposition, that simply doesn’t bare thinking about.
