When do you think you will next play golf?

[Jacko_G]

Flag Poles - The ball will not be going in the bottom of the hole...soooo sausage or Quorn fingers (don't want to upset the vegans) won't be an issue.
No mention about the broken ankle though, have you conceded on this or are you going to come back with some other handbrake attempt.

Come on Jacko, you may be going through a hard time, so turn the wifi off and go listen to the birds in the trees, take a breath (away from a flag pole ) and enjoy the moment.

CK

I've had my hour today, can't do more.

Sausage fingers (good point re Quorn) will still inadvertently run a risk of touching the flag however now a mute point now that we've established it's not "perfectly safe" to play golf.

 

[KenL]

I've had my hour today, can't do more.

Sausage fingers (good point re Quorn) will still inadvertently run a risk of touching the flag however now a mute point now that we've established it's not "perfectly safe" to play golf.

There are plenty people working ( and more soon according to the PM), going to the shops etc.
People playing golf sensibly only adds an absolutely minuscule risk, an optional one at that.

Perhaps Jacko needs to step back from this thread as is it going downhill with people generally bickering. I would hate for this thread to be binned, a lot of useful info and ideas have been shared. Just a thought!

 

[peld]

Risk is going to be evident in everything we do for the foreseeable. It's about managing the risk sensibily and negating as many scenarios as possible in order to slow down the spread of Covid 19.

Going by what has been reported today and with Germany seeing a slight spike when relaxing I think we'll be slightly more cautious for a period of time yet. My daily commute I'm seeing more and more cars on the roads now. Are these all essential/work related journeys??

More than likely not.

It will definitely spike when we ease, no question. People who think this will disappear and this is it are deluded. As long as the spike is within the NHS's capacity that is the key factor. If people are sensible then the aim is just to maintain a low number of cases. That should be possible with sensible rules and keeping the right things closed or prohibited - care homes still need to be isolated, no large gatherings, sensible shopping rules, phased return to work and school etc

 

[Sats]

https://www.golf-monthly.co.uk/news...lf-will-be-played-safely-post-lockdown-196727

Fingers crossed!!!!!!!

 

[Sats]

why do you even come on this forum? all you do is post against people. no banter, no humour. just a mood hoover! seriously, do you have a laugh in your personal life or so pedantic with everything? I mean, Liverpoolphil likes a good argument but at least the bloke has a crack now and then!

Mood Hoover I'm stealing that!

 

[Deleted member 25172]

Mood Hoover I'm stealing that!

Waiting for a certain person to step in to explain that it’s not physically possible to hoover a mood. Nothing is to small to argue about.

 

[pendodave]

It will definitely spike when we ease, no question. People who think this will disappear and this is it are deluded. As long as the spike is within the NHS's capacity that is the key factor. If people are sensible then the aim is just to maintain a low number of cases. That should be possible with sensible rules and keeping the right things closed or prohibited - care homes still need to be isolated, no large gatherings, sensible shopping rules, phased return to work and school etc

I'm not sure that it's a given (spiking of cases), despite Jacko's very best wishes. The R value in Denmark has not increased since their lockdown was relaxed "There are no signs that the Covid-19 epidemic is accelerating,” the State Serum Institute, which is responsible for preparedness against infectious diseases, said " and although Germany recorded a minor increase a couple of days ago, I think it was down again by today (though I don't have the link to hand).
Ask yourself this - if you were allowed to leave the house more often, would you change your behaviour substantially? I wouldn't , and I've been working throughout the lockdown.
If you keep on washing your hands and behave sensibly, the risk can be managed (including the sensible suggestions which you make regarding large gatherings etc)
The thing which bothers me most is how London gets to work - Public transport in the capital is the largest risk for close contact with random strangers that I can imagine. Summer might allow the use of cycles within the M25, but a very large cumber of people commute in from further afield.

 

[Jacko_G]

There are plenty people working ( and more soon according to the PM), going to the shops etc.
People playing golf sensibly only adds an absolutely minuscule risk, an optional one at that.

Perhaps Jacko needs to step back from this thread as is it going downhill with people generally bickering. I would hate for this thread to be binned, a lot of useful info and ideas have been shared. Just a thought!

Step back for raising perfectly honest and real concerns?

I think not my good Sir. It's very good to have concerns aired and addressed. Sadly branding people "idiots" or similar takes it downhill not raising issues.

Cheers

 

[pendodave]

There are plenty people working ( and more soon according to the PM), going to the shops etc.
People playing golf sensibly only adds an absolutely minuscule risk, an optional one at that.

Perhaps Jacko needs to step back from this thread as is it going downhill with people generally bickering. I would hate for this thread to be binned, a lot of useful info and ideas have been shared. Just a thought!

I concur, but don't really mind either way. I think of him a bit like one or two others on the forum - a tad tiresome, but on balance I'm more glad that I'm not him than I am annoyed by him...

 

[Jacko_G]

I concur, but don't really mind either way. I think of him a bit like one or two others on the forum - a tad tiresome, but on balance I'm more glad that I'm not him than I am annoyed by him...

???

 

[ger147]

Hopefully can get back playing soon, assuming the club can operate financially, having to pay for the full greenkeeping staff to maintain the course for play with no income as the shop and clubhouse will no doubt remain closed.

 

[garyinderry]

I think people have become numb to the numbers a bit.

When this kicked off, 100 deaths seemed alot. When it broke 200 it felt like a large increase. We swiftly moved to nearly 1000 in one day.

This has been decreasing and overtime people have become a little restless in a selfish but also natural way.

The numbers are still way to high to ease restrictions. Especially if they are going to be nationwide. Derry doesnt seem to have been affected anywhere near as much as some cities in england. I could probably get to golf and golf quite safely but since we are all supposed to be in this together and looking to avoid a second wave, I will be happy to sit it out for a fair while longer.

I'd love a game of golf as much as anyone, but its clearly not time to lower our guard.

I'd happily take a July 1st game if offered. If may arrive sooner.

 

[User20204]

The numbers are still way to high to ease restrictions..

BoJo has said we are past the peak, the R number is below 1, what kind of numbers do YOU suggest before restrictions are eased in any way ?

 

[hovis]

Fight, fight, fight, fight

id be confident but I just tried to show my 6 year old how to walk on your hands!!!!! what was I thinking!

BoJo has said we are past the peak, the R number is below 1, what kind of numbers do YOU suggest before restrictions are eased in any way ?

i dont understand why deaths are a factor when easing off. surely new infection rate is the number?

 

[Jacko_G]

I think people have become numb to the numbers a bit.

When this kicked off, 100 deaths seemed alot. When it broke 200 it felt like a large increase. We swiftly moved to nearly 1000 in one day.

This has been decreasing and overtime people have become a little restless in a selfish but also natural way.

The numbers are still way to high to ease restrictions. Especially if they are going to be nationwide. Derry doesnt seem to have been affected anywhere near as much as some cities in england. I could probably get to golf and golf quite safely but since we are all supposed to be in this together and looking to avoid a second wave, I will be happy to sit it out for a fair while longer.

I'd love a game of golf as much as anyone, but its clearly not time to lower our guard.

I'd happily take a July 1st game if offered. If may arrive sooner.

Some people don't like sense and questions being asked re being allowed back to golf. Golf is all that matters to some judging by attitudes.

Very reasoned response.?

 

[KenL]

Still droning on there Jacko...

 

[gregbwfc]

Great idea. Would hugely reduce the numbers on courses. Solves all the issues around slow play etc. And then they’ve got 4 years to find a vaccine. Suits me perfectly ???

This place needs an "unlike" button

 

[clubchamp98]

a jumbo jet could land on your house. it could happen but if your anticipating it your stupid!!!!!

Technically it can’t land on your house .
It could crash on your house but that’s nitpicking.

 

[hovis]

Technically it can’t land on your house .
It could crash on your house but that’s nitpicking.

you do make a good point ?. suprised he didn't come up with that one

 

[clubchamp98]

Flag Poles - The ball will not be going in the bottom of the hole...soooo sausage or Quorn fingers (don't want to upset the vegans) won't be an issue.
No mention about the broken ankle though, have you conceded on this or are you going to come back with some other handbrake attempt.

Come on Jacko, you may be going through a hard time, so turn the wifi off and go listen to the birds in the trees, take a breath (away from a flag pole ) and enjoy the moment.

CK

My mate stood on a rabbit hole once on Longridge gc broke his leg .
It was a nightmare as it’s in the middle of nowhere.
Another lad I played with recently broke his arm walking off the tee on a slope.
I might be a jinkz.
These things happen but it’s just accidental.
But if your not on the course you can’t hurt yourself ,I see the logic.
But he could do that walking in the park.