New lockdown will courses close?

[HomerJSimpson]

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

All current social distancing rules observed stringently. To be fair, the vast majority have stuck to the rules

 

[Hercules]

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.

And not playing golf saves lives! Where is the proof?

 

[Hercules]

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.

Agree with you 100%. Too many people following like sheep!

 

[Ssshank]

And not playing golf saves lives! Where is the proof?

It's because Mr not so whitty said so.

 

[Deleted member 18588]

Agree with you 100%. Too many people following like sheep!

What do you propose?

An uprising with all golfers armed with hybrids and Prov1's?

Get over yourself!

Too many acting like kids who have had their toys taken away.

 

[Deleted member 29109]

You can tell who were the kids who threw tantrums when they didn't win pass the parcel.

None of us are happy that courses are closed. But most of us are grown up to accept that there are more important things to worry about than missing a few rounds of golf.

Try and find someone that's doing some actual research or work on Covid 19 and not just listening to the crap on social media and you might just change your minds.

 

[Golfnut1957]

Some of the rules don't make sense. That has always been the case since this started. Science is not always the deciding factor. Make of that what you will.

Just been to Wickes for some plumbing bits. Fairly busy even though it was close to closing time. Nice to get out after being locked down all day

 

[Golfnut1957]

You can legally dress up in your golf gear and walk around the course with your friend from another house. As long as you don't hit a ball.

I will be legally walking my dog on the course at the weekend. I could get dressed up in golf gear for that.

 

[Golfnut1957]

Sadly, the problem with the pre-lockdown2 guidelines was the fact they could be bent. No indoor gatherings? ok we'll put up a marquee outside the clubhouse and serve people "outdoors". Between June and yesterday I saw several "outdoor gatherings" at golf clubs which consisted of dozens of blokes crowded into a beer tent.

I was all for keeping golf going, but many people just can't respect the ethos of the self distancing regulations.

I don't think anyone wants the clubhouse opening, just the course would do.

 

[hovis]

The angling trust have anounced that fishing is still OK. While I'm happy about that (the car is already loaded for tomorrow). I don't see why one is ok but not the other. It would be easier for my brain to fathom if it was a blanket ban

 

[Hercules]

You can tell who were the kids who threw tantrums when they didn't win pass the parcel.

None of us are happy that courses are closed. But most of us are grown up to accept that there are more important things to worry about than missing a few rounds of golf.

Try and find someone that's doing some actual research or work on Covid 19 and not just listening to the crap on social media and you might just change your minds.

You mean the type of research conducted by Mr Ferguson? Try reading the work of Mike Yeadon or does that come under your 'crap' heading as well!

 

[robinthehood]

The angling trust have anounced that fishing is still OK. While I'm happy about that (the car is already loaded for tomorrow). I don't see why one is ok but not the other. It would be easier for my brain to fathom if it was a blanket ban

Its farcical, i went in to town today and you'd be hard pushed to know we are in a 2nd lockdown. Cafes open, loads of shops still open.
There were was no need to stop any outside sport really, just being done for the sake of it.

 

[Deleted member 18588]

You mean the type of research conducted by Mr Ferguson? Try reading the work of Mike Yeadon or does that come under your 'crap' heading as well!

On any subject it is always possible to find a dissenting expert.

However, common sense and logic both lead the authorities to place more emphasis upon the views of the vast majority of those with relevant knowledge and expertise.

 

[Ssshank]

You can tell who were the kids who threw tantrums when they didn't win pass the parcel.

None of us are happy that courses are closed. But most of us are grown up to accept that there are more important things to worry about than missing a few rounds of golf.

Try and find someone that's doing some actual research or work on Covid 19 and not just listening to the crap on social media and you might just change your minds.

There are some excellent findings regarding the presence of Zinc. A Zinc level lower than 50 μg/dl at admission had 2.3 times increased risk of in-hospital death compared with those of 50 μg/dl or higher.

Also, a lack of smell/taste is due to the depletion of zinc , ( mod edit political)

 

[Hercules]

You can tell who were the kids who threw tantrums when they didn't win pass the parcel.

None of us are happy that courses are closed. But most of us are grown up to accept that there are more important things to worry about than missing a few rounds of golf.

Try and find someone that's doing some actual research or work on Covid 19 and not just listening to the crap on social media and you might just change your minds.

So you will be happy to be told you can't play golf every other month for the next year?

 

[Hercules]

It's because Mr not so whitty said so.

Like that one!

 

[Deleted member 18588]

You must mean the government experts. The same ones who show false graphs to justify their predictions!
Would love to know which authorities are using common sense and logic?

As I said any Government would be regarded as reckless to ignore the majority in favour of the odd dissenter.

That's OK for the conspiracy theorist on a golf forum but not for leaders of nations.

 

[Hercules]

As I said any Government would be regarded as reckless to ignore the majority in favour of the odd dissenter.

That's OK for the conspiracy theorist on a golf forum but not for leaders of nations.

Your 'majority' may soon be tested!
Roll on 3rd Dec!

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Can I please reiterate that posts of a political nature or expressing an opinion on government policy are not permitted and will be removed.
Persistent offenders will start to get infractions,

 

[KenL]

Just dump the thread? It is not really possible to avoid political comment when it was a political decision to shut courses.