New lockdown will courses close?

[Deleted member 16999]

Not sure if you've been to many churches recently if you think they are 'stuffed'

I only mentioned church-goers, as the 'complaint' from the Bishop was made on the same radio programme only minutes after a 'complaint' from a Golfer - and so the comparison is only made in the context of the 'If Them then why not Us' call that we know would go up from all over.

In any case - even without the comparison I don't think it is great to base the case for golf courses being open upon the need for 3m individuals to exercise - as I doubt it's going to win a huge amount of sympathy from non-golfers who will just have to go out for a walk locally.

Sadly I have been to a couple churches recently, 1 being for a funeral, both times it was standing room only, so yes, “stuffed” It was you who brought the numbers in to it to use as a comparison.

 

[Deleted member 29109]

Why can't all of you up in arms that golf is prohibited because you need it for exercise just go for a 4 hour walk instead? Walking further, continuously at a faster pace will be better for your health.

As for mental health. Surely having a nice walk without the stress of playing in these conditions, or putting up with slow play, or heaven forbid seeing someone wearing a hoodie. Is better for your mental health by keeping the stress levels down. ?

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Why can't all of you up in arms that golf is prohibited because you need it for exercise just go for a 4 hour walk instead? Walking further, continuously at a faster pace will be better for your health.

As for mental health. Surely having a nice walk without the stress of playing in these conditions, or putting up with slow play, or heaven forbid seeing someone wearing a hoodie. Is better for your mental health by keeping the stress levels down. ?

Do you not believe it’s possible for people to be against the ban and do the things you suggest anyway.

Plenty on here do loads outside of Golf, but can still emphathise with, and support, those who have Golf as their only release?

 

[Jacko_G]

Sadly I have been to a couple churches recently, 1 being for a funeral, both times it was standing room only, so yes, “stuffed” It was you who brought the numbers in to it to use as a comparison.

I was under the impression that funeral's were a max of 30 persons?

 

[Deleted member 16999]

I was under the impression that funeral's were a max of 30 persons?

Apologies Jacko, just for you, both visits were pre lockdown, funeral was in Jan.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I thought churches were staying open for private prayer, Doesnt that mean you can still go on your own?

That's correct. I can. Indeed (as an aside) I was planning to pop in later today and say a little prayer for our friends across the Pond and their President - whichever of the main candidates that might be I don't differentiate in this context. (hopefully this thought is sufficiently politically agnostic for it not to be leapt on)

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Sadly I have been to a couple churches recently, 1 being for a funeral, both times it was standing room only, so yes, “stuffed” It was you who brought the numbers in to it to use as a comparison.

Such occasions though are dealt with separately under the Rules from congregational worship.

But again - I only mentioned churches given a Bishop was pleading churches case for 3m church-goers only minutes after a Golfer was pleading golf clubs case for 3m golfers.

 

[robinthehood]

Such occasions though are dealt with separately under the Rules from congregational worship.

But again - I only mentioned churches given a Bishop was pleading churches case for 3m church-goers only minutes after a Golfer was pleading golf clubs case for 3m golfers.

you can still go to church, so there is no comparison. Golf ( and other outdoor sports ) had requested to carry on in a reduced fashion but were rejected.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

you can still go to church, so there is no comparison. Golf ( and other outdoor sports ) had requested to carry on in a reduced fashion but were rejected.

The point I am making is ONLY in the context of representatives of two large groups of individuals pleading the case of their cause within 15mins of each other. I am not making ANY comparison of arguments made for the causes.

 

[CliveW]

I hear more prayers and mention of Jesus Christ, God Almighty, Hell etc on the golf course than i ever did in church!

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I hear more prayers and mention of Jesus Christ, God Almighty, Hell etc on the golf course than i ever did in church!

Always tickles me the idea of non-believers 'praying' for help and/or guidance from something they don't believe exists in any shape or form. it's not going to stop the ball hit towards the lake going in it... But I shall be doing whatever I can do on that front for our sport opening back up as soon as possible.

 

[sunshine]

Bit cold and foggy this morning, but now the sky is blue and it's a lovely day for golf in Hertfordshire. And this dry spell is going to continue for a while, the course was looking very boggy a few days ago but by the weekend it should be in great condition.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Why can't all of you up in arms that golf is prohibited because you need it for exercise just go for a 4 hour walk instead? Walking further, continuously at a faster pace will be better for your health.

As for mental health. Surely having a nice walk without the stress of playing in these conditions, or putting up with slow play, or heaven forbid seeing someone wearing a hoodie. Is better for your mental health by keeping the stress levels down. ?

Is it OK and also stress free to go for a 4hr walk in a hoodie? Asking for a friend.................

 

[robinthehood]

Bit cold and foggy this morning, but now the sky is blue and it's a lovely day for golf in Hertfordshire. And this dry spell is going to continue for a while, the course was looking very boggy a few days ago but by the weekend it should be in great condition.

Yeah looks like we're going to miss some great golf weather.

 

[Ssshank]

Do you not believe it’s possible for people to be against the ban and do the things you suggest anyway.

Plenty on here do loads outside of Golf, but can still emphathise with, and support, those who have Golf as their only release?

No, it's the principle of it.

The measures are baseless, closing golfing courses/sports facilities have a negligible impact on transmission rates.

People won't go on a walk for the sake of walking, sport is vital to facilitate this.

 

[Ssshank]

That stat means/shows/proves absolutely zilch!
Just remember the truism about statistics 'There are three kinds of Lies: Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics'.

Exactly, such as the Cambridge/PHE model which was used to justify this lockdown.

Even though it has recently been updated forecasting mortality to fall by 60% of what was originally forecast.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

No, it's the principle of it.

The measures are baseless, closing golfing courses/sports facilities have a negligible impact on transmission rates.

People won't go on a walk for the sake of walking, sport is vital to facilitate this.

The only “principle” that matters is the one to save lives! We golfers are annoyed, 99% of us don’t agree with it, but the excuses like “People won't go on a walk for the sake of walking, sport is vital to facilitate this.” is imo a smoke screen, absolutely nothing to stop anyone going for a walk and getting some fresh air while we wait for the courses to reopen.

Some of the tantrums are hilarious.

 

[Doodle]

Why can't all of you up in arms that golf is prohibited because you need it for exercise just go for a 4 hour walk instead? Walking further, continuously at a faster pace will be better for your health.

As for mental health. Surely having a nice walk without the stress of playing in these conditions, or putting up with slow play, or heaven forbid seeing someone wearing a hoodie. Is better for your mental health by keeping the stress levels down. ?

I was under the impression that this was a golf forum?
Rather strange that there seem to be a number of peeps on here that are not too bothered about being locked down or not being able to play golf.
There is no doubt that perfectly safe outdoor sports should have been allowed to continue for the sake of physical & mental health.
The vast majority of us wouldn't even know that there was a virus on the loose if it wasn't for the near hysterical outpourings from some of the media.

 

[DanFST]

The only “principle” that matters is the one to save lives! We golfers are annoyed, 99% of us don’t agree with it, but the excuses like “People won't go on a walk for the sake of walking, sport is vital to facilitate this.” is imo a smoke screen, absolutely nothing to stop anyone going for a walk and getting some fresh air while we wait for the courses to reopen.

Some of the tantrums are hilarious.

I do kind of agree with you, no need to make excuses when the facts are I can walk round my club as normal with a full bag and waterproofs on with my playing partner, but I just can't legally hit a ball.

 

[Foxholer]

Exactly, such as the Cambridge/PHE model which was used to justify this lockdown.

Even though it has recently been updated forecasting mortality to fall by 60% of what was originally forecast.

Please stop wasting our time posting unconnected twaddle, simply in an attempt to justify your wishes!

Btw. I too would prefer being able to play Golf, but accept the somewhat draconian application of 'the rules' simply because they make reasonable sense and put fewer lives in danger!