When do you think you will next play golf?

[howbow88]

Not quite sure why clubs are putting forward 2 balls only. Can’t understand the thinking above less possible contact. If your expected to social distance, why not 4balls.
This is coming from someone who is not
furloughed and has adapted to social distancing at work with larger groups.

I imagine it's just a way to keep visitor numbers down. I imagine within a week or two after that, they'll go back to 4balls.

 

[Dannyc]

Lockdown has done its service as the NHS has not been overwhelmed
Maybe these new hospitals are there now that can be used for the next 12 months or so any one getting the virus to go there and try keep the normal hospitals Covid free

 

[Backsticks]

Not quite sure why clubs are putting forward 2 balls only. Can’t understand the thinking above less possible contact. If your expected to social distance, why not 4balls.
This is coming from someone who is not
furloughed and has adapted to social distancing at work with larger groups.

Seems a bit arbitrary. Played my last round in a 5 ball. No issue social distancing

I think the two ball idea is the right one. Its not that 3 or 4 balls cant social distance. Of course they can. But what about those who dont, either because they dont care or there are cases where its awkward and the tempation to flout is high. There is no point saying if everyong does it by the book then we will be fine. If its only 2 balls, it is easier, and even if people dont take enough care and dont, then its only two people involved, ie one infection, not potentially three. This thing is all about the maths.

And not that it has to be two balls and thats that. The key thing is it gets people playing golf together again, and at the lowest risk, while other, bigger unwindings are also happening in work, travel, education, etc. If all goes well, and we are in a better place in a few months then move it out to 3 or 4 balls.

 

[IanM]

NHS has not been overwhelmed

.....yet

That might change. Hope it won't. Not out of the woods yet. But lockdown had certainly helped.

But lets hope we're out playing golf in some form soon

 

[bladeplayer]

U up for guests?

Always

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Had an email from the club saying they've received the advice given earlier on here and so if it's 2 balls is that the end of the world. To be honest I think my first port of call will be a range or practice ground and try and find the ball and get it going somewhere near target

 

[garyinderry]

Had an email from the club saying they've received the advice given earlier on here and so if it's 2 balls is that the end of the world. To be honest I think my first port of call will be a range or practice ground and try and find the ball and get it going somewhere near target

If we get back playing under strict social distancing restrictions then I highly doubt people will be able to use driving ranges or wander around practice grounds.

 

[Deleted member 1418]

Had an email from the club saying they've received the advice given earlier on here and so if it's 2 balls is that the end of the world. To be honest I think my first port of call will be a range or practice ground and try and find the ball and get it going somewhere near target

If your second test comes up positive it'll be a while before you're hitting balls down at the club.

My friend had the virus a month ago and she's still feeling weak and wiped out.

 

[garyinderry]

Why on earth not?

Using an open practice area is way safer than actually playing (which is also very safe anyway).

There is talk of only 2 people per tee time and spacing those out to 10mins. You cant therefore have multiple people wandering around a practice area.
A driving range can get very busy indeed. Ours is 20bay and is regularly rammed.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

If your second test comes up positive it'll be a while before you're hitting balls down at the club.

My friend had the virus a month ago and she's still feeling weak and wiped out.

I totally agree. Haven't felt as wiped out since I had acute pancreatitis and ended up in ICU. Came as a bolt out of the blue. Just felt out of sorts Thursday morning but getting well like a bug (not the Covid type) and then wham. Sleeping loads and still feeling tired and week. See what the re-test tomorrow says and take it from there

 

[GB72]

Problem with driving ranges, practice grounds etc is one of control. You can limit the number of people in any one place at a time with tee booking for the course but if you are just pitching up to practice there is no obvious control over the number of people milling around

 

[garyinderry]

Problem with driving ranges, practice grounds etc is one of control. You can limit the number of people in any one place at a time with tee booking for the course but if you are just pitching up to practice there is no obvious control over the number of people milling around

I agree that a handful of people wouldn't be a problem but GB72 here explains why it probably wont be allowed.

I'm in

 

[bladeplayer]

Is it still 14 days isolation on arrival?

Unless u arrive with jeep and caravan they doing what they like ..

 

[Yorkshire Hacker]

Re social distancing, any of you tried shopping in a supermarket recently? You queue outside dutifully, maintaining social distance of 6ft.
Once your in, it's every man, woman, and child for themselves. They climb all over you to get the last packet of pasta. I have not had one person in a supermarket complain of me (or anyone else) being too close. To think that a two ball on an open golf course couldn't maintain government guidelines is ridiculous. I'm just shaking my head in disbelief most of the time. Then you turn on the news.........and 20,000 have perished. Kind of brings it all back into perspective.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

I totally agree. Haven't felt as wiped out since I had acute pancreatitis and ended up in ICU. Came as a bolt out of the blue. Just felt out of sorts Thursday morning but getting well like a bug (not the Covid type) and then wham. Sleeping loads and still feeling tired and week. See what the re-test tomorrow says and take it from there

Keep well hydrated.Have you got any covid symptoms Homer?

My tart hasn't been too well the last few weeks, she works in radiology dept but got tested on thursday and she's negative thankfully.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

As soon as the ban is lifted I'll be out and playing, just a me though, might play 2 balls aswell.

 

[rosecott]

Not ageism at all, would happily call out any group who were clearly ignoring social distancing. Only speaking from experience as to those that were totally disregarding all elements of social distancing on the weekend prior to the lockdown and the majority of those were over 60. I would also add that in the largest group of offenders (a roll up of 20 plus people) there were past captains and committee members.

I think it is. Would this not have been better - "Sadly, golf clubs have a number of people, sadly many amongst the older members, who cannot be relied upon to self police." The bit with strikethrough was not necessary.

 

[Papas1982]

I think it is. Would this not have been better - "Sadly, golf clubs have a number of people, sadly many amongst the older members, who cannot be relied upon to self police." The bit with strikethrough was not necessary.

Not if what he's witnessed ( as referenced in his next response) was a predominantly older group imo

 

[clubchamp98]

Boris back to work Monday?
Just hope he has some good news for us.

 

[GB72]

I think it is. Would this not have been better - "Sadly, golf clubs have a number of people, sadly many amongst the older members, who cannot be relied upon to self police." The bit with strikethrough was not necessary.

Yes it was in 2 counts, firstly because 80% of those I saw were in this age group. As such I actually think I toned it down from the reality of what I saw. Secondly, these are the higher risk age groups who should be showing more care, not less. I have nothing against anyone in any age group, I am nearly 50 myself so not exactly a kid, and I merely am telling it how it is. Really cannot understand how a statement of fact is in any way prejudiced. The only reason the line you crossed through is not relevant would be if the members in question were not predominantly of an older age, they were, or if age was not a relevant factor, it was bearing in mind the advise about higher risk age groups. Please do not accuse me of a prejudice that does not exist.[/QUOTE]