What is happening at your club for the state funeral?

[Bamberdele2.0]

Club secretary announced today at the club champs that they are in the process of organising a memorial tournament in honour of the queen for members only which will run all day on the bank holiday.

Great idea in my opinion

 

[Mandofred]

Club secretary announced today at the club champs that they are in the process of organising a memorial tournament in honour of the queen for members only which will run all day on the bank holiday.

Great idea in my opinion

A 36 or 54 hole comp on that day sounds ace.

 

[Orikoru]

We got an email saying the club will be closed on that bank holiday Monday. Annoying really because my first thought was to go and play, since I'm away on the weekend.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

As I said in another thread, the club and bar will be closed, but the course open to members only at ours.
No problem with that whatsoever.

 

[Canary Kid]

My club had a Queen Elizabeth II comp today. Haven’t heard anything yet about what’s happening on the day of the funeral.

 

[Voyager EMH]

Was due to play an away match for seniors team.
Away club has cancelled.
Don't know what our club are doing next Monday.
AGM just happens to be this evening.

 

[Mel Smooth]

Not heard anything, but it's an opportunity to get some extra revenue from visitors (which our 2nd 18 hole course is popular with - and helps balance the books).

 

[IanM]

Silence from our place thus far re 19th

 

[Bamberdele2.0]

Luckily we have a big outdoor screen at the club and the coverage of the funeral is certain to be played all day.

Having 100+ people watching this event after a board comp in her honour is likely to be one of those moments that will live long in the memory.

Couldn’t think of anything else I’d rather be doing

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Looking at the booking sheet, the course is open but the 1st tee is closed when the actual funeral is taking place, 10.50 - 12.15. I don't know if the clubhouse will be open, I assume they will confirm either way in the next day or two.

For me, this is the best way. Leave it to individuals to make their own choice. Stay at home if you want, go out if you want.

 

[ger147]

Our club will remain open as normal, on the basis that everyone will choose their own way to mark the occasion.

 

[Banchory Buddha]

Our club will remain open as normal, on the basis that everyone will choose their own way to mark the occasion.

Seems the perfect and logical thing to do, no enforced grieving.

 

[GB72]

As long as the club can open totally unstaffed then I can see no problem with that as, in the same way that people want to be able to choose their own way to mark the occasion, the staff should be afforded the same luxury.

 

[rosecott]

As long as the club can open totally unstaffed then I can see no problem with that as, in the same way that people want to be able to choose their own way to mark the occasion, the staff should be afforded the same luxury.

I suspect most clubs would need some staff for things like taking payment for buggies and visitors and Health and Safety aspects.

Our course and clubhouse will both be closed.

 

[Wabinez]

course open. Clubhouse and proshop closed.

 

[GB72]

I suspect most clubs would need some staff for things like taking payment for buggies and visitors and Health and Safety aspects.

Our course and clubhouse will both be closed.

This is sort of my point I guess. All well and good stating that you want to show respect in your own way and playing golf is not and issue and I agree with that until it reaches the point that staff at the club have to attend so as you can have your round and so are denied the chance to mark the occasion how they want. From what I have read, this is not a statutory bank holiday so no obligations for higher pay or time off in lieu

 

[Blue in Munich]

Course and clubhouse closed.

 

[Banchory Buddha]

This is sort of my point I guess. All well and good stating that you want to show respect in your own way and playing golf is not and issue and I agree with that until it reaches the point that staff at the club have to attend so as you can have your round and so are denied the chance to mark the occasion how they want. From what I have read, this is not a statutory bank holiday so no obligations for higher pay or time off in lieu

Sorry, red herring. Many small 9 holers are totally unmanned as a matter of course. No reason bigger clubs can't be the same, no bar restaurant, pro shop closed (members only for the day), perfectly feasible.

 

[GB72]

Sorry, red herring. Many small 9 holers are totally unmanned as a matter of course. No reason bigger clubs can't be the same, no bar restaurant, pro shop closed (members only for the day), perfectly feasible.

If they can do that, crack on, cannot see the issue. If they cannot though then I do see more of a concern as one person's wish to play golf is preventing another person having a day of reflection and mourning at home if that is what they wish. Just waiting for the complaints when the supermarkets and other shops close for the day. I would say the pubs as well but most for the pubs around me do not open on a Monday anyway.

 

[HampshireHog]

Everything closed