New lockdown will courses close?

[Deleted Member 1156]

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

Oh well that's OK then, thousands will still die but 60% fewer than anticipated.

Carry on as normal then lads

 

[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.

You clearly don't know the difference between 'statistics' and 'model'.
Kindly stop posting twaddle and accept the, slightly OTT action, in the interest of saving lives!

 

[Ssshank]

You clearly don't know the difference between 'statistics' and 'model'.
Kindly stop posting twaddle and accept the, slightly OTT action, in the interest of saving lives!

Incorrect.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

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.

You are missing the point! No Golfer is happy with the ban, not one single person on here or the thousands who signed the petition.
The Government were lobbied and they’ve not changed their mind.
Move on and make your feelings known next time there is an election.

 

[Foxholer]

You clearly don't know the difference between 'statistics' and 'model'.
Kindly stop posting twaddle and accept the, slightly OTT action, in the interest of saving lives!

Incorrect.

See and note the 2nd sentence of my above reply then!

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

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.

I am totally bothered and totally fed up with not being able to play - but I recognise that I have a wider responsibility to the community and that there are wider implications and considerations were golf to be exempt.

Golf and golfers do not live in bubble separate from the communities in which our golf clubs and courses are located. We are part of a community and have a part to play - and however irrational I might consider the closure, I must recognise and accept that part.

 

[Ssshank]

See and note the 2nd sentence of my above reply then!

1) It's not twaddle, but fact.
2) No.
3) Not one study supports what is being implemented.

 

[Deleted member 18588]

Really can't see what there is left to debate.

Courses have closed and will remain so until 2 December at the earliest.

On a golf forum obviously no one likes the fact but despite representation from various golfing bodies nothing has or will change.

If this particular facet of lockdown is that important to any forum members then surely the answer is to let it be known through the ballot box next time around.

In the meantime further debate or argument here is futile.

 

[sunshine]

Really can't see what there is left to debate.

Courses have closed and will remain so until 2 December at the earliest.

On a golf forum obviously no one likes the fact but despite representation from various golfing bodies nothing has or will change.

If this particular facet of lockdown is that important to any forum members then surely the answer is to let it be known through the ballot box next time around.

In the meantime further debate or argument here is futile.

It's official. Move along please. Nothing more to debate.

Thanks for clearing that up. If only you could have posted this 19 pages ago you could have saved everybody so much time!

 

[Deleted member 18588]

It's official. Move along please. Nothing more to debate.

Thanks for clearing that up. If only you could have posted this 19 pages ago you could have saved everybody so much time!

When this was originally posted it was a relevant debate but since yesterday afternoon, when the authorities confirmed that there was not to be an exception, further discussion of the merits of golf's case became pointless.

 

[Old Skier]

You are missing the point! No Golfer is happy with the ban, not one single person on here or the thousands who signed the petition.
The Government were lobbied and they’ve not changed their mind.
Move on and make your feelings known next time there is an election.

Are you actually suggesting that at the next general election one thing to consider is whether golf courses closed or did I miss a smiley

 

[Imurg]

Are you actually suggesting that at the next general election one thing to consider is whether golf courses closed or did I miss a smiley

See #370

 

[IanM]

Had an email to say our course opens on Monday morning!

Just to counter the pointing and giggling those over the Bridge had to put up with... heck , tis November! We've had 4 days of dry and sunny... similar weekend forecast. Will surely pour down on Monday when I am due to play

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Are you actually suggesting that at the next general election one thing to consider is whether golf courses closed or did I miss a smiley

What I’m suggesting is if someone can’t move on and it bothers them so much that that is the only way they can get back at those who made the decision.

Sad that people aren’t this passionate over the things that really matter in life.

 

[AmandaJR]

I was just checking what is open at Grafham Water as planning a walk down, round and home and hoped to get a take-away coffee from the cafe. I was surprised to see both fishing and sailing facilities are still open. Seems strange that they're ok but other sports aren't. Does Covid hate water and fish that much?!

 

[Ssshank]

What I’m suggesting is if someone can’t move on and it bothers them so much that that is the only way they can get back at those who made the decision.

Sad that people aren’t this passionate over the things that really matter in life.

That's subjective, what matters to you might not matter to me.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

That's subjective, what matters to you might not matter to me.

Maybe, but it has no relevance when it comes to who runs our Country etc.

 

[robinthehood]

When this was originally posted it was a relevant debate but since yesterday afternoon, when the authorities confirmed that there was not to be an exception, further discussion of the merits of golf's case became pointless.

Does it matter. I could start a thread about long socks with shorts and it would probably run to more pages than this thread. Yet its a subject that's been done to death and some.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Massively disappointing of course. Went to the club last night for a drink. Surprised how many people were in the clubhouse enjoying a final sup for a month. Great atmosphere and a cracking night

 

[Mandofred]

Massively disappointing of course. Went to the club last night for a drink. Surprised how many people were in the clubhouse enjoying a final sup for a month. Great atmosphere and a cracking night

And all with Corona next week? Just kidding......probably more like dementia and bowel issues.