When do you think you will next play golf?

[fenwayrich]

Have they announced that?

Can’t see it working here.

Might work in Jersey where 150 are playing a day.

In an update explaining various decisions they have made, they state 'It is highly likely that any return will be in phases, with single golfers or household groups in the first instance to ensure that the golf industry continues to adhere to government guidelines'.

I agree, it wouldn't work in most clubs.

 

[Imurg]

Indeed
The government guidelines say that we must socially distance, keeping 2 metres apart.
How can you follow that guideline if you're on your own.....

 

[Yorkshire Hacker]

I can only reiterate my comments earlier in this thread. Supermarkets! Orderly queuing as you enter. Complete shambles once you're in. As if a two ball golfing pair couldn't conduct themselves.......it really beggars belief. Bloomin' snowflake society. I honestly think that the population will effectively take the law into their own hands, (they're doing it now), and force the government to relax the Lockdown. I am all for social distancing in this crisis, but I do think we have gone too far with some of it. I think it was the former Chairman of Redrow Building that said today on the radio, that Britain HAS to get back to work quickly........safely.

 

[peld]

As I said in another post, if B&Q can be deemed essential enough to open then so can a golf course.

 

[BubbaP]

Just to be clear - all of the bunker work was finished before the lockdown. And I'm thinking that, at this time of year, a fine tining and a light top dressing may perhaps be considered essential maintenance for greens...dunno. But if the two guys still working have the time then why not...? Rest of the course looks tidy and - as mentioned - we haven't had much rain in the area since the lockdown started and so grass growth may not have been great.

I like to think the authorities are checking the weather forecasts and allowing some rain to fall before allowing re-opening ?

 

[fundy]

I can only reiterate my comments earlier in this thread. Supermarkets! Orderly queuing as you enter. Complete shambles once you're in. As if a two ball golfing pair couldn't conduct themselves.......it really beggars belief. Bloomin' snowflake society. I honestly think that the population will effectively take the law into their own hands, (they're doing it now), and force the government to relax the Lockdown. I am all for social distancing in this crisis, but I do think we have gone too far with some of it. I think it was the former Chairman of Redrow Building that said today on the radio, that Britain HAS to get back to work quickly........safely.

lol, you sound like a 6 year old whos had his bat and ball taken away! maybe you are I guess

 

[IanM]

I can go without golf to save lives and slow spread of virus. But, if it’s safe to go to B&Q for garden sundries, golf and fishing are surely ok too.

Maybe all sports get the same treatment. Except cycling....

 

[USER1999]

Fishing. Not a sport. Torturing animals for pleasure should be banned, along with bear baiting, cock fighting, hare coursing, bull fighting, etc. Can't see a difference. At some point in the future, this will be seen as barbaric.
People say they don't feel anything. Really? They seem to struggle against it, and thrash about quite alot. No sign of them enjoying the sport to me.

 

[IanM]

Regardless...the point was about it being banned as unsafe. The cruelty aspect or other wise is a different discussion, but you know that.

Ironically, ”trolling” is also a fishing term! But you might not have known that

 

[Yorkshire Hacker]

When you refer to the snowflake society, are you referring to the snowflakes who are whingeing about staying at home for just a few weeks with tv and Internet, whilst still allowed to go out and exercise, plus go shopping?

No I am not. I am referring to the decision makers, who have not got their ears to the ground. Either way, it doesn't matter, as I don't think we will see a return to (a new) normality until a successful vaccine is found.

 

[Yorkshire Hacker]

lol, you sound like a 6 year old whos had his bat and ball taken away! maybe you are I guess

What a pathetic comment! Is that the best you can do regarding a serious subject? My 6 year old grandson would be disgusted.
I take the whole Covid-19 crisis very seriously, and, having re-read my post, I fail to see where I am giving the impression that my bat and ball have been taken away.
I can assure you that there are many who agree with me in the circles I mix with in a socially distancing manner.

 

[patricks148]

I like to think the authorities are checking the weather forecasts and allowing some rain to fall before allowing re-opening ?

you are right, been fantstic here for the last month without a drop of rain. from Wed on looks like rain across the whole country.... i predict it will be pissing it down when we the restrictions are lifted

 

[Crazyface]

No I am not. I am referring to the decision makers, who have not got their ears to the ground. Either way, it doesn't matter, as I don't think we will see a return to (a new) normality until a successful vaccine is found.

Although in their defence they did during Brexit (ears to ground) big style. I think they are scared and are following the scientific advice they are receiving, because, well because they just have never been in this position before and just don't want to mess things up.
PS those clowns from the red group should S.T ......well shut up and just back the government.

 

[IanM]

Got a couple of outings scheduled for June... .I have a sneaky feeling they will happen. But I can see me driving up in the morning and cancelling the hotel!

 

[timd77]

Although in their defence they did during Brexit (ears to ground) big style. I think they are scared and are following the scientific advice they are receiving, because, well because they just have never been in this position before and just don't want to mess things up.
PS those clowns from the red group should S.T ......well shut up and just back the government.

Absolutely, just let the government crack on with costing people’s lives by not ordering sufficient PPE. Bloody lefties.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

Although in their defence they did during Brexit (ears to ground) big style. I think they are scared and are following the scientific advice they are receiving, because, well because they just have never been in this position before and just don't want to mess things up.
PS those clowns from the red group should S.T ......well shut up and just back the government.

The Reds should keep questioning, challenging and holding the govt to account.
That is their job!

 

[Jacko_G]

What a pathetic comment! Is that the best you can do regarding a serious subject? My 6 year old grandson would be disgusted.
I take the whole Covid-19 crisis very seriously, and, having re-read my post, I fail to see where I am giving the impression that my bat and ball have been taken away.
I can assure you that there are many who agree with me in the circles I mix with in a socially distancing manner.

Who cares who agrees with you - at present the government and health advisors don't so stop girning and moaning.

It's getting tiresome, you'll be allowed to golf when it's deemed same to do so. If that's next week, next month or next year then that is what it is.

 

[hovis]

Fishing. Not a sport. Torturing animals for pleasure should be banned, along with bear baiting, cock fighting, hare coursing, bull fighting, etc. Can't see a difference. At some point in the future, this will be seen as barbaric.
People say they don't feel anything. Really? They seem to struggle against it, and thrash about quite alot. No sign of them enjoying the sport to me.

what a stupid statement. how can you compare fishing to bear baiting and cock fighting? if you can't see the difference then you are crackers. when you hook a fish you hook the fleshy part of the mouth that has no blood supply. a 30lb carp is worth around 15k. Once the fish is the net it gets placed on a padded mat where the hook is removed and treated with antiseptic. whilst the fish is out the water the fish is also treated for sores and other skin ailments before being returned "alive". surely the fact the fish is still alive means it can't be the same and thrusting a sword into a bulls head and killing it.

not exactly barbaric is it? but it does sound better to support your argument. but hey, sit back and enjoy your steak that was zapped in the head with 50,000 volts so you can eat it

 

[nickjdavis]

Our club owner, based on conversations he's had with other clubs locally, believes that there may be some opening of courses sometime in May but any golf will be played under strict restrictions and distancing.

 

[Diamond]

Fishing. Not a sport. Torturing animals for pleasure should be banned, along with bear baiting, cock fighting, hare coursing, bull fighting, etc. Can't see a difference. At some point in the future, this will be seen as barbaric.
People say they don't feel anything. Really? They seem to struggle against it, and thrash about quite alot. No sign of them enjoying the sport to me.

Fishing is legal in the UK. Bear baiting, cock fighting and last time I looked bull fighting isn't.

Fishing and hunting are probably the oldest sports. My butcher goes shooting deer regular and then a couple of weeks later venison is on the menu in his shop (it needs to hang).
I much more prefer to eat a wild salmon someone has caught than those farmed.

Apologies to those that are vegetarian or vegan but I was brought up on neck end, beef stew and fish and chips.