HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Left the one I set up for the Saturday roll up as they're doing the same. Moaning like buggery and no-one seems capable of waiting from more clarification from the government, EU and then the club.
When do you think you will next play golf?
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SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
I heard that last night after Johnson's statement, and just heard it confirmed to Shelagh Fogerty by an LBC Correspondent.
BerkshireGolfer10
New member
Wouldn't be so sure on that, LBC seems to suggest you can meet up with 1 other but not play sports with them https://www.lbcnews.co.uk/uk-news/boris-johnson-unveils-new-rules-for-life-under-loc/
backwoodsman
Tour Winner
We're open as of Wednesday - singles & "2ball, same household" - but have only opened up booking for next three days as changes to the "rules" are anticipated (ie based on todays proclamations, they think England Golf may sanction "2ball, any household"). Not going to bother booking anything for myself yet - can't say I'm bothered about going round by myself.
Wedgey
Club Champion
From the telegraph:
Two individuals can play socially distanced-approved sport, such as golf or angling, but not football.
Sports_Fanatic
Assistant Pro
From Gov guidance released
"From Wednesday 13 May, the government will also allow outdoor sports facilities – such as tennis and basketball courts, golf courses and bowling greens – to open, but you should only use these alone, with members of your household, or with one other person from outside your household, while keeping two metres apart at all times."
Should mean two balls are on.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing
"From Wednesday 13 May, the government will also allow outdoor sports facilities – such as tennis and basketball courts, golf courses and bowling greens – to open, but you should only use these alone, with members of your household, or with one other person from outside your household, while keeping two metres apart at all times."
Should mean two balls are on.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing
our brown bin collection starts again this week, so at least i can start gardening again, so i'd imagine the tips can't be far away.
sunshine
Well-known member
I think that's a bit pessimistic.
Last week my club told us they would need 48 hours to get the course ready to open. That 48 hour clock has started ticking... they expect to open on Wednesday afternoon.
Most clubs have been maintaining the course through the lockdown period. Not at competition standard, but good enough to play. For example, my club has told us that it would take a week of mowing to bring the height of cut on the greens down to normal. Same with fairways. I think it's reasonable for courses to open on Wednesday, not in tip top condition, but then improve towards summer conditions over the next week or two.
I also think it's reasonable that green keeping teams focus on the key playing areas (e.g. greens and tees), which might mean that less critical areas (e.g. bunkers) are in a worse state for the next few months.
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
opened here this morning at 9am, they were queueing 400m down the road to it, out onto the main road and blocking the roundabout another 200m back to try and get there!
GB72
Money List Winner
Ours are by pre booked appointment only and only taking garden waste and wood.
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
seems sensible
we are still getting garden waste collections every fortnight (if youve paid for it), our dump seems to be 1 person per vehicle and you need a driving license to prove you live in Dorset to get in otherwise no restrictions
Ive got a stack to tip but it can stay in the garage a few more weeks!
howbow88
Hacker
I think all clubs are different. I was up at my course the other day and it looked a right state, but in fairness to them, they sent an email out last week saying it would take a couple of weeks to get back to scratch.
More interestingly, they sent an email today that said 'Following the announcements from the National Government on Sunday 10th May, we are currently awaiting clarity on some of the latest restrictions before we make any decisions as to whether we may be able to reopen some of our golf courses.'
To me, that seems to suggest that they won't bother opening if they are only allowed singles. If this is the case, I can understand the logic - it is very much a pay and play course, with few members, and they also stopped charging for membership when the course first closed.
Does effectively re-employing 8+ members of staff work out cost effective if you're only going to have 50 people playing golf, each only paying about £20 each? Almost certainly not.
Equally, a 9 hole course down the road that isn't too dissimilar sent an email saying that they'll be open on Wednesday morning for singles, or same household 2balls.
More interestingly, they sent an email today that said 'Following the announcements from the National Government on Sunday 10th May, we are currently awaiting clarity on some of the latest restrictions before we make any decisions as to whether we may be able to reopen some of our golf courses.'
To me, that seems to suggest that they won't bother opening if they are only allowed singles. If this is the case, I can understand the logic - it is very much a pay and play course, with few members, and they also stopped charging for membership when the course first closed.
Does effectively re-employing 8+ members of staff work out cost effective if you're only going to have 50 people playing golf, each only paying about £20 each? Almost certainly not.
Equally, a 9 hole course down the road that isn't too dissimilar sent an email saying that they'll be open on Wednesday morning for singles, or same household 2balls.
badgb21
Hacker
Dail Mail from 14:53 today, make of it what you will...............
"When they're outdoors can they play sports?
Yes, but again this must be limited to doing so only with members of your own household.
Tennis courts and golf clubs could reopen in England from Wednesday, so long as social distancing measures are enforced.
Other permitted activities will include water sports and angling. "
"When they're outdoors can they play sports?
Yes, but again this must be limited to doing so only with members of your own household.
Tennis courts and golf clubs could reopen in England from Wednesday, so long as social distancing measures are enforced.
Other permitted activities will include water sports and angling. "
Crow
Crow Person
Another thread needed; Panic Dumping.
nickjdavis
Head Pro
I guess the Daily Mail is getting things wrong again.
Government official 50 page report and their own website does not describe any restriction to only playing with a household membr.
GB72
Money List Winner
Certainly the bits I have seen allow golf with one person who is not from your household.
Pathetic Shark
Tour Rookie
In answer to the original thread title ….
7.16am Wednesday morning!
7.16am Wednesday morning!
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
KenL
Tour Rookie
Me as well. Have also noticed some new fly tipping when out for walks.
