Coronavirus - how is it/has it affected you?

Old Skier said:
Back to the non essential travel argument
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This is the bit I don't quite get, Travel itself doesn't spread a virus. If I get in the car myself, travel myself to the club, still on m own. Social distance by more than the recommended 2m and play a round myself. How am I more likely to cause an issue than if I sat at home alone.

N.B, I can't play golf so it's an academic question.
 
Imurg said:
Ideally but the authorities could easily turn round and say "let it grow, cut it when this is over"
They then have to work for a week to get the course playable before we restart...
This is a very simple decision to make...
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At my old place the head green keeper lived on site. You'd think that therell be support for clubs to keep up basic works , as they'll want to be able to get going asap once things get back to normal.
 
Fish said:
I’ve just contacted all the company owners I collect & deliver for, mainly manufacturers, and they are all staying open, what’s the difference between them working and greenkeepers?
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It depends on what they do Robin.... manufacturing could be essential.
Chasing a ball around d a field isnt.
 
Beezerk said:
Did you actually listen to the announcement? :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
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Sure did:p, and all he said was 'Home', does that mean house or house & garden(if theres one).

Anyway think it covers garden as well, so not so bad I suppose, can do some more gardening, better than stuck in the house.:(
 
the police here are going nutts. they found this out by watching the TV. they've just been told fines are £30 to £1000 for non compliance
 
GreiginFife said:
This is the bit I don't quite get, Travel itself doesn't spread a virus. If I get in the car myself, travel myself to the club, still on m own. Social distance by more than the recommended 2m and play a round myself. How am I more likely to cause an issue than if I sat at home alone.

N.B, I can't play golf so it's an academic question.
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The convo Earlier Revolves around the chance of an accident which would then require human interaction (spread) or waste of resources (police, ambulance). My point was simply I have to be in the road to get to work as I’m classed as key worker. So 5 mins extra travel wouldn’t stop me. That being said, some valid points made about Greenkeepers working.
 
Imurg said:
It depends on what they do Robin.... manufacturing could be essential.
Chasing a ball around d a field isnt.
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I’m not referring to playing, we’re discussing the greenkeepers working.

I’d say knowing the products that are involved with those companies they’re non-essential, but there was no mention of locking down businesses and industry!
 
Fish said:
I’m not referring to playing, we’re discussing the greenkeepers working.

I’d say knowing the products that are involved with those companies they’re non-essential, but there was no mention of locking down businesses and industry!
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Fair do's
To be honest, I think every club will close, some may try to keep greenkeepers going - that'll be their decision.
But I doubt they'll want anyone playing.
 
Imurg said:
Ideally but the authorities could easily turn round and say "let it grow, cut it when this is over"
They then have to work for a week to get the course playable before we restart...
This is a very simple decision to make...
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Hmm - I think you'll find it's not that straightforward. Tees, fairways, rough are all fairly easily rectified after a delay in maintenance. But if the greens aren't looked after than it's a much more difficult road back. Course managers are - or should be - seriously worried about how they are going to be able to maintain the principal asset of their business.
 
maxfli65 said:
Technically no but practically yes, I live in town, no parks here, too hilly/rocky. Nearest woods are about 2.5 miles away, walking there would mean coming into contact with plenty people which I dont want. The roads are bad for walkers/cyclists - too narrow so often no pavement.
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So why did you buy such an unfeasible pet? You might as well have got a horse, or an elephant.
 
backwoodsman said:
Hmm - I think you'll find it's not that straightforward. Tees, fairways, rough are all fairly easily rectified after a delay in maintenance. But if the greens aren't looked after than it's a much more difficult road back. Course managers are - or should be - seriously worried about how they are going to be able to maintain the principal asset of their business.
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Non essential businesses are shutting up shop all over the country
Golf has become a non essential.
They'll just have to ride it out like everyone else.
 
Papas1982 said:
The convo Earlier Revolves around the chance of an accident which would then require human interaction (spread) or waste of resources (police, ambulance). My point was simply I have to be in the road to get to work as I’m classed as key worker. So 5 mins extra travel wouldn’t stop me. That being said, some valid points made about Greenkeepers working.
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Am I suddenly more likely to have an accident due to Covid-19?
That's proper exceptional thinking that is...
 
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