robinthehood
Hacker
If the LTA are going to try and persuade the government to allow tennis to carry on then golf England will be on the case as well I hope.
New lockdown will courses close?
- Thread starter Doodle
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You’d like to think that England Golf and the R&A will put a case forward to open golf courses, under restrictions like we had previously when the last lockdown was lifted.
We all know the average age
of golfers at clubs is 50+, so getting us out in the fresh air, even just for 9 holes in 2-balls can be key to keeping healthy and not shut up in the house, and for many, home alone!
I dont think traveling to a golf course is excessive travel for many, if the government think it is, then just ring fence that to 10 miles (example) if it’s key to keeping courses open.
robinthehood
Hacker
12 miles please ?
PhilTheFragger
Provider of Entertainment for the Golfing Gods 🙄
OnTour
Head Pro
Only time we need TRUMP as PM somebody who actively plays the game not TENNIS BORIS. pray for common sense and as said before 15 miles radius to the club
howbow88
Hacker
Although I disagree with the decision to stop golf, the weather around here has been so bad for the last week that I've written off playing now until March. I would be very upset if I lived near a good draining links track!
Should golf be open? I think that if you have a course capable of operating without a pro shop and clubhouse, then it really can comply with the principles of lockdown. At the end of the day, golf really is just a long walk in the fresh air.
In terms of mental health for everyone, not just golfers, I think this lockdown is going to be much harder than the first. Last time the weather was lovely, so if you were lucky enough to have a garden then spending the day in the sun with a book was a delight. This time, we will all be cooped up inside, slowly going mad
Should golf be open? I think that if you have a course capable of operating without a pro shop and clubhouse, then it really can comply with the principles of lockdown. At the end of the day, golf really is just a long walk in the fresh air.
In terms of mental health for everyone, not just golfers, I think this lockdown is going to be much harder than the first. Last time the weather was lovely, so if you were lucky enough to have a garden then spending the day in the sun with a book was a delight. This time, we will all be cooped up inside, slowly going mad
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Looking for silver lining - even though it drains well our course needs a rest and play throughout November was not going to have helped.
timd77
Assistant Pro
Well that’s me back out in the storm today to get one last round in!
Sully
Member
My course was in sorry state due to the weather , but was hoping to get some practice in at the range.
Not logical at all to close golf course or the driving range.
Not logical at all to close golf course or the driving range.
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
Driving range I can understand as lots of places you can touch the same things like golf balls, bays etc
Where as golf is more open
But whatever they decide got to go with
Thankfully it's winter lol if was summer again with beautiful days outside would really kick us
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Petitions ?
Embarrassing
Whilst I think it’s not right to have the lockdown nationally and instead should be locally - it’s done now and it will be a four week break , we can see go and have a walk in the fresh air and let’s be honest playing a round of golf is not key to keeping the country going. It will be tough on some but just get out and have a walk - England Golf will just follow the guidelines
Embarrassing Whilst I think it’s not right to have the lockdown nationally and instead should be locally - it’s done now and it will be a four week break , we can see go and have a walk in the fresh air and let’s be honest playing a round of golf is not key to keeping the country going. It will be tough on some but just get out and have a walk - England Golf will just follow the guidelines
Sully
Member
Ahh, yes I’ve been spoiled with my driving range with the automated tees. If you factor in most places won’t have them you can see the reasoning.
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
Still got to load the balls into the tee tho, lift the hatch still is it? Pour them in then mayb press the button for tee height
All risks I guess
Sully
Member
Lift hatch ,pour. Buttons everyone kicks !
robinthehood
Hacker
A petition is OTT, but I'd like to see the EGU step up and see if something can be done to keep us playing.Petitions ?
Whilst I think it’s not right to have the lockdown nationally and instead should be locally - it’s done now and it will be a four week break , we can see go and have a walk in the fresh air and let’s be honest playing a round of golf is not key to keeping the country going. It will be tough on some but just get out and have a walk - England Golf will just follow the guidelines
rulefan
Tour Winner
A quote from the Telegraph:-
Organised sports such as golf will also be prohibited, while more guidance is expected soon on whether people from the same household or two people from different households will be able to play tennis and other sports outdoors.
I wonder if there will be a distinction between competitions and casual two balls.
Organised sports such as golf will also be prohibited, while more guidance is expected soon on whether people from the same household or two people from different households will be able to play tennis and other sports outdoors.
I wonder if there will be a distinction between competitions and casual two balls.
Crazyface
Tour Winner
Leisure activitites can continue with one other person not in your household. That what BJ said. No problem then. Why is everyone on here quick to throw their hands up in despair all the damn time.
PhilTheFragger
Provider of Entertainment for the Golfing Gods 🙄
because golf courses are specifically mentioned in the gov.uk blurb as being closed
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-nat...ty-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae
People have taken time to read up the gov website ....
harpo_72
Journeyman Pro
Yup it’s under number 4 ... no golf or driving ranges ... so go for a walk and take a club and hit balls down the high street
