jim8flog
Journeyman Pro
Just had an email to say this will get debated by parliament on 23rd November. Here is hoping not so much for this lockdown but all future lockdowns.
Golf Petition to the Government
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SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Huh...that we are so special...
Sorry - but I don't think that our government really needs to be spending time in parliament debating the concerns and wishes of the golfing community. I think it knows what we are about and on about. OK - if it has to be debated given th petition has >100K names against it...then so be it.
Sorry - but I don't think that our government really needs to be spending time in parliament debating the concerns and wishes of the golfing community. I think it knows what we are about and on about. OK - if it has to be debated given th petition has >100K names against it...then so be it.robinthehood
Hacker
A bit over the top dont you think, I dont suppose it will get any more time than a quick few mins. Democracy in action, which tbf you're a very big exponent ofHuh...that we are so special...
https://petition.parliament.uk/ for a list of what is, was and wil be
ArnoldArmChewer
Tour Winner
Huh...that we are so special...
I agree with you, if we are going to escape the clutches of this virus we need to get on with the lockdown, minority activities like golf, sport in general & the church are just collateral damage which we can all do without for however long it takes.
fenwayrich
Assistant Pro
It's not a debate in the main Chamber of the House of Commons, and they don't vote, but it can't do any harm.
Yorkshire Hacker
Newbie
Seems like mental health issues are coming to the fore more frequently. On that basis, I think golf (and other sports such as tennis) has a real chance of reopening.
Personally, I think the government is really showing signs of cracking up, (some may have thought that back in March), and as far as I am concerned someone needs to show some outstanding leadership over the next few weeks, be it Boris or his missus!
Personally, I think the government is really showing signs of cracking up, (some may have thought that back in March), and as far as I am concerned someone needs to show some outstanding leadership over the next few weeks, be it Boris or his missus!
Tashyboy
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It’s getting discussed in parliament fine. Will owt change, probably not. Going into a second lockdown I am all for if it is a lockdown. But playing golf in the middle of no where is a million miles away from the rammed B and Q I came out of an hour ago.
As Jim Royal would say “ lockdown my rrrrs”
As Jim Royal would say “ lockdown my rrrrs”
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Not directly perhaps - but public knowledge that, in whatever context, parliamentary time is being take up addressing the concerns, complaints and suggestions of the golfing community...so that we might be indulged...
Anyway - we've already given this topic loads of airtime
jimbob.someroo
Journeyman Pro
Anyway - we've already given this topic loads of airtime
No way! There's still loads of mileage in "are you 2 balls only" and "how far from your club is it OK to drive during lockdown" discussions!
sunshine
Well-known member
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
It may only be a short discussion but it may lay the groundwork for future lockdowns for golf and other outdoor sports especially if the government can see the positive mental wellbeing aspect.
Blue in Munich
Crocked Professional Yeti Impersonator
A bit over the top dont you think, I dont suppose it will get any more time than a quick few mins. Democracy in action, which tbf you're a very big exponent of
https://petition.parliament.uk/ for a list of what is, was and wil be
Only when it suits his purpose.
Blue in Munich
Crocked Professional Yeti Impersonator
Huh...that we are so special...
They need to be getting it right, and as the circumstances described in Wisley show, they've got it wrong (in my opinion, obviously). How many times have you railed about Government errors (in your opinion) that you wanted rectified? Can't have it both ways.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Yes I think that you can if the substance, context and circumstances of the issue, concern or decision are quite different.
DanFST
Head Pro
In your opinion.......
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Indeed in my opinion. A 'government error' in respect of golf courses being open is, for me, of not quite the same importance as an 'error' that might irrevocably impact every individual in the UK for an unknown length of time. I see it quite reasonable to take a different stance on how each of such 'errors' are handled and reviewed by a government. But some might differ in that and see the two the same
Bunkermagnet
Journeyman Pro
There’s always people and activities that are more special and are/should be exempt from rules to aid the greater population....
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Andy why is shutting courses an "error"Indeed in my opinion. A 'government error' in respect of golf courses being open is, for me, of not quite the same importance as an 'error' that might irrevocably impact every individual in the UK for an unknown length of time. I see it quite reasonable to take a different stance on how each of such 'errors' are handled and reviewed by a government. But some might differ in that and see the two the same
It was a policy decision based on a country entering a lockdown. Because we don't agree with it and golf would have found a way to make it work for us doesn't make it an error
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
I'd like to see it debated and said something like during this lockdown they will remain closed but during future lockdowns we will allow them to open. Rather than muck about opening early etc
I will say tho if this was summer I'd be more fuming..I'm all weather golfer but November isn't the worst time to have off
I will say tho if this was summer I'd be more fuming..I'm all weather golfer but November isn't the worst time to have off
Sats
Challenge Tour Pro
Everyone will find a passionate topic to debate when it directly affects them. In this case it is golf, I'm sure tennis players/coaches will be petitioning their cause as well.
I miss the golf course and hope to return soon. However, People are dying and having seen the grieving families and body storage trucks 1st hand it is a sobering experience that puts things into perspective.
I miss the golf course and hope to return soon. However, People are dying and having seen the grieving families and body storage trucks 1st hand it is a sobering experience that puts things into perspective.
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