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[TazDaz]

I moved to Falkirk in March just in time to sit in the house/garden for a couple of months.

Now have the dilemma of whether to join a course or not after itching to get back to golf after a year out.

I've had a look at a couple of courses and like the look of Dullatur. Just anxious I'll end up playing on my own as the usual way of meeting/joining a group won't be possible!

 

[ger147]

I moved to Falkirk in March just in time to sit in the house/garden for a couple of months.

Now have the dilemma of whether to join a course or not after itching to get back to golf after a year out.

I've had a look at a couple of courses and like the look of Dullatur. Just anxious I'll end up playing on my own as the usual way of meeting/joining a group won't be possible!

I'm a member at Dullatur and involved in 2 WhatsApp groups with about 20 guys total btw both groups. Drop me a PM and I can ensure you can get hooked up with some folks for a game.

 

[TazDaz]

I'm a member at Dullatur and involved in 2 WhatsApp groups with about 20 guys total btw both groups. Drop me a PM and I can ensure you can get hooked up with some folks for a game.

Thanks for that, I'll drop you a PM once I've signed up.

 

[davidy233]

Out at 9.30am on Friday, went for a walk on the course today and it was rammed with others (mainly non golfers I'd say) out for a walk - could be interesting on Friday .

Course looks great, can't wait.

 

[patricks148]

Out at 9.30am on Friday, went for a walk on the course today and it was rammed with others (mainly non golfers I'd say) out for a walk - could be interesting on Friday .

Course looks great, can't wait.

i can see a fair few altercations on courses come friday

 

[KenL]

i can see a fair few altercations on courses come friday

Wonder who'll come of worse. A person with a golf club or the one with several big dogs...

 

[Jamie23]

For those unsure about the 5 mile travel guidance and if clubs should police it there is some explanation in this FAQ web page.
This might help people make a decision to travel to their club or not.

https://scottishgolf.org/frequently...and-golfers-on-returning-to-golf-in-scotland/

Ok so this still does not make it clear whether we can or cannot travel more than 5 miles to your club

Is it completely down to your own personal choice or have we not to travel if the club is say 15 miles away instead of 5?

Needs to be clarified with either a straight yes or no to being able to travel over the 5 mile guidance.

 

[IanM]

Out at 9.30am on Friday, went for a walk on the course today and it was rammed with others (mainly non golfers I'd say) out for a walk - could be interesting on Friday .

After we reopened we had walkers all over the place. Our Sec put some really great (and friendly) signs up to explain the "golf was back so please keep to foot paths." Some were fine and some were right wombats, but it was sensitively handled and seems to have gone by without too much of a problem!

 

[patricks148]

Ok so this still does not make it clear whether we can or cannot travel more than 5 miles to your club

Is it completely down to your own personal choice or have we not to travel if the club is say 15 miles away instead of 5?

Needs to be clarified with either a straight yes or no to being able to travel over the 5 mile guidance.

I'm outside 5 miles for Nairn an got a time, no one has questioned, even had a email from the sec about something else and he didn't mention anything and even said enjoy your round on Sat!
one of my mates who a Dornoch Members says they have conflicting info and the club don't seem to know, i'd imagine most of their members would be outside 5 miles

 

[CliveW]

Ok so this still does not make it clear whether we can or cannot travel more than 5 miles to your club

Is it completely down to your own personal choice or have we not to travel if the club is say 15 miles away instead of 5?

Needs to be clarified with either a straight yes or no to being able to travel over the 5 mile guidance.

Perhaps we'll get more clarification tomorrow if and when NS finally gives us the go ahead.

 

[KenL]

Ok so this still does not make it clear whether we can or cannot travel more than 5 miles to your club

Is it completely down to your own personal choice or have we not to travel if the club is say 15 miles away instead of 5?

Needs to be clarified with either a straight yes or no to being able to travel over the 5 mile guidance.

NS already said something along the lines of be sensible and use judgement.

If you're not comfortable then don't travel. If they said yes or no, who would police it? I think the guidance is sensible myself.

 

[Jimaroid]

We're being asked to reconsider any bookings until such a time as the guidance changes if travelling more than 5 miles.

Not sure how or if it if will get enforced. I'm 7.8 miles but having considered it I'm not going to bother with golf for a bit longer and I'll let the initial rush subside. I'm much more desperate to go back to the hills walking and biking with the family so hopefully some good news from Sturgeon on that tomorrow.

 

[KenL]

Scottish Golf have also said it is up to golfers to make their own mind up and that clubs should not police it.

 

[CliveW]

Needs to be clarified with either a straight yes or no to being able to travel over the 5 mile guidance.

And how long the 5 mile limit will last so those living further away can start playing again.

 

[Rlburnside]

Friday 9am tee booked ?

 

[KenL]

And how long the 5 mile limit will last so those living further away can start playing again.

There isn't a "limit" it's a guideline.

 

[Robster59]

5 miles is good for me as I live within 3 miles fromf my course and so all the more tee times for me!

 

[KenL]

5 miles is good for me as I live within 3 miles fromf my course and so all the more tee times for me!

Me, me, me...

 

[Robster59]

Our new flags.

 

[stevek1969]

Ok so this still does not make it clear whether we can or cannot travel more than 5 miles to your club

Is it completely down to your own personal choice or have we not to travel if the club is say 15 miles away instead of 5?

Needs to be clarified with either a straight yes or no to being able to travel over the 5 mile guidance.

When a government lacky drives 260 miles that 5 miles has been blown out the water so its game on now in everyones eyes