bobmac
Major Champion
If I even suggested going out for a game on Christmas Day, one of the branches on our Christmas tree would have a couple of extra decorations hanging from it.....
Nice baubles
Is it acceptable to play golf on Christmas Day?
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rudebhoy
Q-School Graduate
Our course is normally closed Xmas Day, but they have agreed to open it this year.
I've just had a look on BRS and there are a grand total of 5 bookings. It will be like millionaires golf if the weather is decent.
I've just had a look on BRS and there are a grand total of 5 bookings. It will be like millionaires golf if the weather is decent.
Swinglowandslow
Well-known member
What you see as a simple situation is likely not to be when business/liability/insurance/duty of care are involved.
I would imagine that a business's insurance has conditions for it to be valid, and one of them is that the insurance company will meet claims etc if the business does or does not do certain things.
It is likely that if the (golf) business permits it to be open to the players then the business has to provide certain staff/facilities etc.
And if those things aren't provided, then the business should be open.
So, if no staff etc, then a responsible business will close their business to protect itself.
You might not agree that that is how it should be, but I think you'll find it is the case , or similar.?
chrisd
Major Champion
I'll ask Mrs D ?
chrisd
Major Champion
How does one extract a Christmas tree from ones rectum?
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Are you asking for a friend?
chrisd
Major Champion
No, I asked if I could play on Christmas day and it all went downhill from there............
chrisd
Major Champion
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
I'd have said more uphill to be honest..
Swinglowandslow
Well-known member
You can bet that the clubs insurance arrangements do "apply".
Each business has its own arrangements with its insurance company, I imagine. Both would understand what summer may involve maybe, but in any event if the insurance doesn't cover Clubs A and B for Xmas day, but Clubs C and D have got insurance for that day( paid more premium, maybe?), that's the way it is.
Don't expect all clubs have the exact same arrangements, except that I don't think any will break their arrangements, whatever they are.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Did it not go well?
richart
Major Champion
Just noticed we have a start sheet for Xmas day, and quite a few have already put their names down. Assume the pins will be left out this year.
Not for me though as there are lots of other days I can play around Xmas, and would rather be with the family Xmas day.
Not for me though as there are lots of other days I can play around Xmas, and would rather be with the family Xmas day.
IanMcC
Well-known member
Spare a thought for us poor blighters in Wales. All golf courses have to close after xmas day until at least 17th January. With the course closed on the wee lads birthday anyway, that means xmas eve is our last playing day for bloomin ages. I spent a lot of time organising our Boxing Day cross country comp. All now binned.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Saw that earlier. That's tough especially over the holidays. Hope for biblical rain and snow so the courses would have been shut anyway
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
A couple of years ago my father in law was over from christmas. He doesnt play but HID sent both of us out for 9 holes while she got dinner sorted. Met a few of my mates and had a nice couple of hours. My FIL had never been on a course so he enjoyed the walk and the dazzling skills on show.
A full round is a bit much on Christmas for me but I don't see the harm in a quick game.
A full round is a bit much on Christmas for me but I don't see the harm in a quick game.
sunshine
Well-known member
A golf course is a facility. The management have a duty of care towards everyone using the facility. Whether they have paid or not! The reality is the club needs to take all reasonable measures (as mentioned earlier). Everyone is frightened of litigation today, or invalidating their insurance. It's easier to close rather than trust people to be sensible. Sad but true.
KenL
Tour Rookie
A real shocker that Wales seems to have very high case numbers again. Is this the result of people going crazy after the recent circuit break?
Back on topic, I have never played golf on Xmas day. Play every New Year's day in a comp but comps are binned at the moment I'm sorry to say.
Diamond
Active member
This is an odd thread. If you have to ask then no.
Captainron
Big Hitting, South African Sweary Person
I’ve played golf on Christmas Day loads of times when we were in South Africa.
Get up early and play 18.
In for presents and some breakfast.
Hit the pool for a few hours then braai for Christmas lunch and maybe a few holes in the evening.
Awesome day.
Here there’s too much of the “spend time with family” rubbish.
If you’re not spending time with them during the year then they aren’t worth the time and effort for that 1 day.
Get up early and play 18.
In for presents and some breakfast.
Hit the pool for a few hours then braai for Christmas lunch and maybe a few holes in the evening.
Awesome day.
Here there’s too much of the “spend time with family” rubbish.
If you’re not spending time with them during the year then they aren’t worth the time and effort for that 1 day.
J3w3ll3r
New member
I played on Xmas morning about 20 years ago at Hainault, course was closed so no pins, just played to test my Xmas present, a brand new Scotty, needless to say unmown soggy greens in freezing temps was not a great first outing, in fact it may have been its only outing I’m pretty sure it got swapped for the original 2 ball shortly after
