Tier 4 - that's golf out for a while!

[hines57]

The new Tier 4 restrictions have now put paid to golf until the rules change - even though the club is in Tier 2 and still open!!!

I guess the members that live in Tier 2 will have a very quiet course to themselves over the next few weeks

 

[jim8flog]

I take it from that you live in Tier 4 with the club in tier 2. for you

 

[hines57]

I take it from that you live in Tier 4 with the club in tier 2. for you

Yes - spot on

 

[Blue in Munich]

Not sure if it's any consolation or not, but as a member living in Tier 4 with a club in Tier 4, the only way to cope with demand is to reduce the bookings to 9 holes only.

Given that and the weather, I think I'll be giving it a miss until the New Year and a change in restrictions.

 

[IanM]

Wales is all on Tier 4 even though most of the place has hardly any cases... but most of the population is South of the M4, and that's where the concentration is.

 

[FuzzyDuck]

My club is in tier 2 but very close to the border with a tier 4 area, so it's likely quite a number of of our members will be unable to play.

 

[HampshireHog]

Our club is in the same position, a lot of tee slots freed up today as tier 4 members aren’t allowed to play. I guess from 31st we will all be tier 4 so either none of us are playing or all of us are playing.

 

[Sats]

Just got an email stating golf in tier 4 is two ball only.

 

[USER1999]

We are tier 4, 2 balls only. It's just not golf to me. Golf is more than whacking a little ball with a stick. If that was it, I would give it up. It's just soulless. Golf is breakfast, 4 balls, swindles, beers, lunch, the whole shebang. Ideally in the sun, on a course that isn't a swamp.

Oh, and no, 2 balls are not faster. We were 3 1/2 hours today, when I have played in 4 balls in 3 hours.

 

[petema99]

We're tier 4 - two ball and 9 holes only so everyone can get a game

 

[chrisd]

In tier 4, played today and got a booking for a 2 ball on Wednesday - more likely not to play Wednesday because the course is very wet

 

[HomerJSimpson]

We're tier 4 - two ball and 9 holes only so everyone can get a game

Same at my club. Give everybody a crack at getting a game. Got a game lined up for Boxing Day so a happy camper. We have put some competition entry forms up for comps in January but now think we're being overly optimistic and can't see anything but two balls until March

 

[Shooter McPowick]

I’m in exactly the same boat, live in tier 4, course is tier 2.
Nothing stops you from playing a local course in tier 4 though.

 

[IanMcC]

I stay in North Wales. Hardly any covid cases round here, but the whole of Wales has been classed as Tier 4 since midnight yesterday. Unlike Englandshire, Tier 4 in Wales means golf courses must close. So, no more golf, at all, until mid January at earliest. Unlike the poster earlier, 2 balls only would be very welcome around these parts.

 

[SammmeBee]

I’m in exactly the same boat, live in tier 4, course is tier 2.
Nothing stops you from playing a local course in tier 4 though.

I suspect not being a member might!!!

 

[Blue in Munich]

I’m in exactly the same boat, live in tier 4, course is tier 2.
Nothing stops you from playing a local course in tier 4 though.

Given the pressure on finding places for members, if you are not a member I can't see them taking green fees. I know mine isn't.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Given the pressure on finding places for members, if you are not a member I can't see them taking green fees. I know mine isn't.

And nor should they in my opinion. It has been tough enough for club members in 2020 without them losing valuable tee times to green fees

 

[IanM]

Shortest day tomorrow. Summer's coming!

More times available. Although in Wales it might be summer before the evil capitalist past time of golf is permitted by the polit bureau

 

[Shooter McPowick]

Given the pressure on finding places for members, if you are not a member I can't see them taking green fees. I know mine isn't.

Merristwood and Pine Ridge are pay and play only... No members

 

[Shooter McPowick]

I suspect not being a member might!!!

Merristwood and Pine Ridge are pay and play only... No members