Boris will let us play golf on March 29

[PJ87]

Very interested to know what outdoor recreation is

Only because that's allowed 8th march

Isn't golf that? I know it prob hasn't been classed as but just the wording

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Our course is closed because no one, who normally would, is allowed to play on it. If people are allowed to play we can open it easily. We would have done had a couple of our really good juniors been in England squads as play was/is allowed for such players as they are designated as ‘elite sports people’ - however our two were just out of these elite squads and so didn’t qualify so we didn’t. Opening the practice areas and driving range for the school would not be a problem, even the holes we are not working on at the moment would be ok too.

Not sure that this is 100% true. One of our juniors is in the England Girls Elite squad - and so as you say - as an 'elite sports person' she is permitted to practice, but I think that that is limited to the practice grounds - I don't think she can play on the course - even if she saw any point in doing so. Maybe it's down to the club and we decided best she didn't.

 

[D-S]

Not sure that this is 100% true. One of our juniors is in the England Girls Elite squad - and so as you say - as an 'elite sports person' she is permitted to practice, but I think that that is limited to the practice grounds - I don't think she can play on the course - even if she saw any point in doing so. Maybe it's down to the club and we decided best she didn't.

Request came from EG to all Clubs - it was up to the clubs what or how much they would open for such players. It came to me as I am the Course Director and was asked what we could do if requested.

 

[harpo_72]

I don’t get elite sports person discussion.. They are not immune. Just another “some people are just more equal than others” .

 

[nickjdavis]

That is such a poorly structured report, no wonder they had zero success. Give me a few hours with powerpoint and I could easily turn the content into something that actually makes an impact.

I was particularly impressed by the use of 7 year old data with respects to the spend benefits to the economy that golf brings!!!

 

[DanFST]

I don’t get elite sports person discussion.. They are not immune. Just another “some people are just more equal than others” .

A few of my mates are in GB hockey. And are training as "usual".

There's an Olympics coming up, if they don't train, they can't compete.

 

[IanM]

If Boris allows golf from 29th March, Drakeford will have to pick a different date for Wales to demonstrate he can!

Let's hope it's "earlier different!!"

 

[harpo_72]

A few of my mates are in GB hockey. And are training as "usual".

There's an Olympics coming up, if they don't train, they can't compete.

Who are they playing for? This is just light entertainment and dare I say it despite playing hockey to a reasonable level myself, I would choose to watch something else ... like myself play golf

 

[IanM]

When I was at Hockey was always played by the weedy boys who couldn't play in the lowest rugby group. By uni it seems to be played by nutters brandishing sticks!

Our club has a few "internationals" and they have been allowed to use the practice ground and short game area under "elite player" status. Spoke to one at the weekend and she said she had hardly bothered as the weather was so bad

 

[DanFST]

Who are they playing for? This is just light entertainment and dare I say it despite playing hockey to a reasonable level myself, I would choose to watch something else ... like myself play golf

Mostly Surbiton or Hampstead & Westminster. None of the club stuff is happening, even in the prem. But I think it's fair enough that team GB athletes can train right before an olympics.

 

[jim8flog]

Playing golf is not the problem, as we know this is an extremely safe activity in terms of COVID transmission. However, what we have seen (me certainly) is that as soon as courses open there are people gathering socially for a beer and a chat and ignoring social distancing.

Golf clubs have fueled this behaviour with outdoor bars, marquees, patio heaters etc. The clubs are responding to demand from members so I don't blame them. It's just that there is always a minority that spoils it for the rest of us.

When we came out of lock down 1 all members were given 3 days to get anything they wanted out of their lockers before the changing room was locked up again. Play was in two balls only. All practice facilities were closed. The requirement was to only turn up at the course 10 minutes before your tee time always park in every other parking space and and to leave as soon as you finished your round.

Simple instructions but boy did quite a few ignore them.

 

[harpo_72]

Mostly Surbiton or Hampstead & Westminster. None of the club stuff is happening, even in the prem. But I think it's fair enough that team GB athletes can train right before an olympics.

IMO The Olympics are just light entertainment they have lost any meaning of value .. who wants to sit at home and watch it .. we have been sat at home for a few months already... lock us all up or let us all out . Letting a select few out early and then passing it around just keeps us locked down longer.
Oh and by the way isn’t the economic situation more important? Don’t we need all our industries up and running ( may be an Olympian effort) ?

 

[jim8flog]

Not sure how they can be in peak condition without any grass growing....

Where I live I never stop mowing my lawn all year round. I get to walk past our nine hole course on the opposite side of the river and it is sure going to need a good trim.

 

[harpo_72]

When we came out of lock down 1 all members were given 3 days to get anything they wanted out of their lockers before the changing room was locked up again. Play was in two balls only. All practice facilities were closed. The requirement was to only turn up at the course 10 minutes before your tee time always park in every other parking space and and to leave as soon as you finished your round.

Simple instructions but boy did quite a few ignore them.

They were policed at my club .. told to get a move on etc ..

 

[jim8flog]

They were policed at my club .. told to get a move on etc ..

During most of the time last year we had regular visits from the local police to ensure we were following the guidelines.

Once the bar and patio areas were open the biggest problems we had were were from some visiting societies who pushed all the tables together and ignored one way systems in place.

 

[Imurg]

They were policed at my club .. told to get a move on etc ..

Do you remember the shelter near the 10th tee at Ellesborough?
The path narrows down there.
People congregated there for a chat and a coffee.
Sometimes it was difficult to get past.
Emails were sent, notices were put up, people were told....and they still did it, maybe not as blatantly but the were still there.
And then they moved to the car park near the shed.
Many people just did'nt/wouldn't listen.

 

[Billysboots]

During most of the time last year we had regular visits from the local police to ensure we were following the guidelines.

Once the bar and patio areas were open the biggest problems we had were were from some visiting societies who pushed all the tables together and ignored one way systems in place.

I suspect by “policed” the meaning was by the club.

To be honest, we had some societies behave in a similar way to the one you describe. They were told in no uncertain terms by a number of members that their behaviour was unacceptable, and the club management have told them they will not be welcomed back.

Clubs really have to be proactive in how they approach all this. They can’t sit on their hands and simply watch members, visitors and society golfers thumb their noses and do as they please. It’s that sort of weakness which has contributed to the position we’re in.

 

[Orikoru]

Do you remember the shelter near the 10th tee at Ellesborough?
The path narrows down there.
People congregated there for a chat and a coffee.
Sometimes it was difficult to get past.
Emails were sent, notices were put up, people were told....and they still did it, maybe not as blatantly but the were still there.
And then they moved to the car park near the shed.
Many people just did'nt/wouldn't listen.

This really reminds me of kids smoking behind the bike sheds at school. Daft.

 

[Deleted member 3432]

Where I live I never stop mowing my lawn all year round. I get to walk past our nine hole course on the opposite side of the river and it is sure going to need a good trim.

Yesterday was the first time I had walked through the gate into my garden since late September. Swept a few leaves up but going to be a while before grass needs cutting. I reckon we are 4-5 weeks behind you with spring starting up here.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Do you remember the shelter near the 10th tee at Ellesborough?
The path narrows down there.
People congregated there for a chat and a coffee.
Sometimes it was difficult to get past.
Emails were sent, notices were put up, people were told....and they still did it, maybe not as blatantly but the were still there.
And then they moved to the car park near the shed.
Many people just did'nt/wouldn't listen.

It happened at every club - people congregated in car parks , by halfway huts etc - it happened at our place as well , the senior swindle were caught upstairs pulling balls out a hat to then go out an play

There will be lots of instances at every club where people ignore social distancing rules