When do you think you will next play golf?

[clubchamp98]

just as well the Kings near me left them out, last time a walked past one it was full of dog poo, without them that would be all over the course

We are quite lucky there is a really big park next door .
So not had many people on the course.

 

[patricks148]

Interestingly the only thing at our place not removed or wrapped in plastic to prevent use is the bell on 14 indicating the blind green is clear. I guess it is a H&S issue too. You can always ding it with a wedge to avoid touching it.

the two bells they have at the Kings must be the worste/cheapest they could get, make no sound used normally so you have to hit it with something

 

[patricks148]

We are quite lucky there is a really big park next door .
So not had many people on the course.

not there, its rammed with Dog Walkers, dog poo everywhere too so, withouth the bins it would be far worse

 

[Jacko_G]

Interestingly the only thing at our place not removed or wrapped in plastic to prevent use is the bell on 14 indicating the blind green is clear. I guess it is a H&S issue too. You can always ding it with a wedge to avoid touching it.

Take your own hammer. ?

 

[clubchamp98]

the two bells they have at the Kings must be the worste/cheapest they could get, make no sound used normally so you have to hit it with something

I do know a lot of bells have been stolen from courses because the metal is sold for scrap.
So have been replaced with cheap imitations.

 

[clubchamp98]

not there, its rammed with Dog Walkers, dog poo everywhere too so, withouth the bins it would be far worse

Do you get a free drop from dog doo.?
Some courses don’t for sheep droppings

 

[patricks148]

I do know a lot of bells have been stolen from courses because the metal is sold for scrap.
So have been replaced with cheap imitations.

these are very def that, they look the part, quite large and shiney, but when rung the sound is like a tea cup being tapped with a spoon

 

[patricks148]

Do you get a free drop from dog doo.?
Some courses don’t for sheep droppings

lucky there won't be any comps and could see some arguments on whether its a drop or not

Brora, up here has sheep and cows on the course, you get a drop there thats for sure, wouldn't fance trying to hit out of a great big wet cowpat

 

[clubchamp98]

lucky there won't be any comps and could see some arguments on whether its a drop or not

Brora, up here has sheep and cows on the course, you get a drop there thats for sure, wouldn't fance trying to hit out of a great big wet cowpat

Waterproofs on.
Appleby used to have that rule.
Think they might have changed it there now

 

[rudebhoy]

https://www.bunkered.co.uk/golf-news/date-suggested-for-uks-golf-courses-to-re-open

Sounds promising!

 

[Maninblack4612]

Our head greenkeeper said last year when we finally got a greens iron that it allows you to spread the cutting out by another day or so to help with “plant strength”. Smooth surface without cutting. Not sure why that’s stuck with me but I think the greens staff love that machine, always a big smile on their face when they’re hurtling along sideways across the green

In my experience, the greens staff like any job that can be done sitting down.

 

[Wildboy370]

Agree here all our bins have been removed .
So will golfers take their used wipes home?
They will be blowing around the course for days.

well if they will then so will water bottles, sports drink bottles, sweet n food wrappers or would u take them home n just drop the wipe ? we have to use common sense and stop find excuses why not, but reasons why we can safely of course. If not it’s going to be a very very long road.

 

[clubchamp98]

well if they will then so will water bottles, sports drink bottles, sweet n food wrappers or would u take them home n just drop the wipe ? we have to use common sense and stop find excuses why not, but reasons why we can safely of course. If not it’s going to be a very very long road.

Yes just take your rubbish home.
It’s what we would do if we went for a walk in the country where there were no bins.
Most of us anyway.

Filling bins means the staff have to empty them.
Just take it home,

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Keep reading about 11th May being a possible date for restarting. I'm astounded by that as it doesn't sound like, as a country, we're anywhere near being able to ease the lockdown.

Ireland have confirmed courses reopening on the 18th May so fingers crossed the 11th might just happen.

 

[Shooter McPowick]

In my experience, the greens staff like any job that can be done sitting down.

Haha, in all seriousness the team at our place graft their butts off. Obviously not sure of the exact condition of the course atm but in the last 12 - 18 months they’ve really turned our place around.

 

[Shooter McPowick]

Keep reading about 11th May being a possible date for restarting. I'm astounded by that as it doesn't sound like, as a country, we're anywhere near being able to ease the lockdown.

Perhaps it’s down to the assessment and control of risk. If managed properly golf is safe, certainly safer than queueing at b&q or Homebase.

 

[User20204]

Keep reading about 11th May being a possible date for restarting. I'm astounded by that as it doesn't sound like, as a country, we're anywhere near being able to ease the lockdown.

What does one suggest, we hide forever

 

[Deleted member 18588]

That's part of my confusion. Ireland have handled it so much better than us and have really driven their daily cases down. They appear to be weeks ahead of us so how can we get back before them?

Not even remotely comparable.

Population of Ireland is less than 5 million with a density of 70 per square km.

UK 66 million + with a density of 270 per sq km.

 

[Deleted member 18588]

Is that not just even more reason why they could resume sooner than us?

From what I read they have already announced a planned lifting of their restrictions.

 

[Deleted member 18588]

Sorry, I thought you'd have read the posts leading up to the one you replied to. Explains the disconnect.

No disconnect as far as I can see.

The difference is that the Irish Government have made their announcement whereas you, and others, seem to be getting concerned by nothing more than rumour and speculation for the UK.