bobmac
Major Champion
It's ok, we knew what you meant
Coronavirus - how is it/has it affected you?
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SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
It’s a lovely sunny day and COVID has me kicking my heels at home. But I am thinking I might take myself to club for a few holes late afternoon/early evening when very few will be about. I wouldn’t go into the clubhouse or pro shop, and would avoid conversation with anyone. Would also not putt to avoid touching the flag and would smooth footprints in bunker with back of club. As unlikely to be many if any playing behind me there should be no issue with that.
Please tell me if I am being totally irresponsible in thinking that might be OK…even though my inclination is that I shouldn’t but just working through the risk I might present if take the measures I outlined above.
I probably picked the virus up on Sunday and feel OK - and not coughing.
Please tell me if I am being totally irresponsible in thinking that might be OK…even though my inclination is that I shouldn’t but just working through the risk I might present if take the measures I outlined above.
I probably picked the virus up on Sunday and feel OK - and not coughing.
Foxholer
Blackballed
Here's the current advice. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coron...reatment/when-to-self-isolate-and-what-to-do/
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bobmac
Major Champion
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
You have gone on all pandemic about doing the right thing and how you should be protecting your wife and family and now you are suggesting going to play golf (even though technically you can). No guarantee no-one will stop and talk to you in the car park. There is still a risk no matter how you try and square it. It goes against everything you've preached on here
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
I have said that my inclination is that I shouldn’t, but so many on here tell me that I should get on with my life while at the same taking the appropriate risk mitigations.
So tell me where my risk mitigations fall down and I present a risk, I can pretty much guarantee I can park where it is very unlikely others will be about. The risk of conversation - even at a distance - is going to be low. If there are numbers of folk about I would turn round and go home. My wife has covid…and is not going to travel to support family until we are both clear.
Chances are that I won’t go…and ignore those who implore that we should get on with life…learning to live with it.
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RichA
Well-known member
It's something I might consider doing very discreetly and sensibly, in the circumstances you've described, but I wouldn't broadcast it on the internet.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
What do you do if you get a hole in one....
SteveW86
Head Pro
What do you do if you get a hole in one....
just leave it in there
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Well I would coz I've had 3.....
SteveW86
Head Pro
Well I would coz I've had 3.....
everyone knows a hole in 1 is 1% skill and 99% luck
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
My only reply to that would be why hasn't Fragger had one then..? The luckiest golfer in the world
SteveW86
Head Pro
My only reply to that would be why hasn't Fragger had one then..? The luckiest golfer in the world
that 1% bit of skill is still required though
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Foxholer
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PJ87
Journeyman Pro
This just sounds like an episode of Jonathan creek
AmandaJR
Money List Winner
Actually I think there are those on here who have taken the decision to get on with their lives and learn to live with it. Can't say they actually IMPLORE you to do the same. In the end it's about your decision as an adult to do what you think is right. The advice is to self isolate...so I'd be doing that.
Foxholer
Blackballed
You may need to take up the expression popularised, if probably not originated, by Gary Player....'The more I practice, the luckier I get!' Of course, playing significantly more shots per round than you do should help Fragger's opportunities for luck in some areas - but not for HIOs!My only reply to that would be why hasn't Fragger had one then..? The luckiest golfer in the world
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Which is what I have been doing and will continue to do until Tuesday at earliest (5 days tomorrow…hopefully test -ve then -ve again Sunday and Monday).
But as the thought crossed my mind earlier as it is such a lovely day I was just wondering what the ‘need to get on with life and learn to live with it’ brigade would think. Still interested if any wish to share.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
What I did the last (and only) time I got one…and that time the only witness was the big man upstairs. I shrugged.??What do you do if you get a hole in one....