fundy
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Im guessing England golf sent out a memo to clubs?
When do you think you will next play golf?
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GB72
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Certainly if others get a very similar set of regulations it would hint at an England Golf briefing memo possibly based on proposals that they have made to the government.
Imurg
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Didn't someone post one on here..?
Maybe I saw it elsewhere.
A memo basically outlining the probable terms and restrictions that will come in when we get the nod...whenever that may be.
Mick68
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I think we all had members who thought it was all a big laugh and didn't apply to them the last time we played but I think now that we've been through this lockdown there will be a big change in attitude. No-one will want another lockdown and the courses closed again.
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This is the memo
Golf in England has never before faced so many difficult challenges and in such a short space of time as it has done since restrictions were put in place to combat the threat of COVID-19.
The unprecedented, but necessary, decision to close golf courses from 23 March has had a profound effect on our game.
This was not a call we took pleasure in making – however, it remains the correct and responsible decision during a global pandemic and at a time of national emergency.
Throughout this period of disruption, however, England Golf has never shied away from facing this crisis head on by working for and on behalf of our clubs and counties.
Much of this work has, necessarily, gone on quietly behind the scenes.
Even though we took the decision to furlough the majority of our staff, a core workforce has remained to act on behalf of our stakeholders and champion golf’s cause while being respectful of the wider public health concerns.
From the outset, we have worked in partnership with the other home unions, industry partners, The R&A and collaboratively with the PGA, BIGGA and GCMA on a number of golf-related matters.
One example is the production of an ‘essential maintenance guide’ for greenkeepers in order that courses may be cared for at a level that will allow the game to return when it is safe to do so.
We have also been proactive in our dealing with government and, in particular, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. Topics have included:
Of course, there remains a great appetite to discover the date when it may be safe for golf to return.
England Golf will continue to work in support of government and with them to move towards that day.
When golf does return, this great game of ours must be ready to do so in an organised and responsible manner.
The enthusiasm for golf’s return after an enforced hiatus is to be embraced.
However, it is important that everyone who loves the game is guided by the simple message – Play Safe, Stay Safe.
England Golf will soon provide golf clubs with a series of guides to help plan the final steps on the journey back to playing the game.
While we cannot yet circle a date in the diary, it is right to put in place a proper framework to allow golfers to tee it up at the appropriate time and with the necessary infrastructure already in place.
The following areas will be covered:
It is realistic for golf clubs to expect restrictions on opening of facilities, requirements for social distancing and adaptations to the usual playing etiquette even after any easing of lockdown.
Restarting the game on this basis will be a challenge. There is a key responsibility to balance the issue of public health while at the same time ensuring the vitality of our sport.
Golf will play a prominent role in the nation’s sporting recovery - when the time is right.
By working together, we can make sure this happens with our affiliated clubs and counties at the heart of the matter.
So I expect the will send out guidelines when a date is announced but most courses including ours are looking into what guidelines we will introduce- but I suspect most will be the same
Golf in England has never before faced so many difficult challenges and in such a short space of time as it has done since restrictions were put in place to combat the threat of COVID-19.
The unprecedented, but necessary, decision to close golf courses from 23 March has had a profound effect on our game.
This was not a call we took pleasure in making – however, it remains the correct and responsible decision during a global pandemic and at a time of national emergency.
Throughout this period of disruption, however, England Golf has never shied away from facing this crisis head on by working for and on behalf of our clubs and counties.
Much of this work has, necessarily, gone on quietly behind the scenes.
Even though we took the decision to furlough the majority of our staff, a core workforce has remained to act on behalf of our stakeholders and champion golf’s cause while being respectful of the wider public health concerns.
From the outset, we have worked in partnership with the other home unions, industry partners, The R&A and collaboratively with the PGA, BIGGA and GCMA on a number of golf-related matters.
One example is the production of an ‘essential maintenance guide’ for greenkeepers in order that courses may be cared for at a level that will allow the game to return when it is safe to do so.
We have also been proactive in our dealing with government and, in particular, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. Topics have included:
- Making our view clear to the DCMS on the issue of public access to golf course land
- Lobbying government on the rateable value loophole that has prevented golf clubs potentially accessing funds
Of course, there remains a great appetite to discover the date when it may be safe for golf to return.
England Golf will continue to work in support of government and with them to move towards that day.
When golf does return, this great game of ours must be ready to do so in an organised and responsible manner.
The enthusiasm for golf’s return after an enforced hiatus is to be embraced.
However, it is important that everyone who loves the game is guided by the simple message – Play Safe, Stay Safe.
England Golf will soon provide golf clubs with a series of guides to help plan the final steps on the journey back to playing the game.
While we cannot yet circle a date in the diary, it is right to put in place a proper framework to allow golfers to tee it up at the appropriate time and with the necessary infrastructure already in place.
The following areas will be covered:
- Golfer communications
- Staff and volunteers
- Ongoing business support
- Facility and course management
- Playing the game
It is realistic for golf clubs to expect restrictions on opening of facilities, requirements for social distancing and adaptations to the usual playing etiquette even after any easing of lockdown.
Restarting the game on this basis will be a challenge. There is a key responsibility to balance the issue of public health while at the same time ensuring the vitality of our sport.
Golf will play a prominent role in the nation’s sporting recovery - when the time is right.
By working together, we can make sure this happens with our affiliated clubs and counties at the heart of the matter.
So I expect the will send out guidelines when a date is announced but most courses including ours are looking into what guidelines we will introduce- but I suspect most will be the same
Wildboy370
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This now has the look of it collapsing into chaos. If the health secretary said he never told firms like B n Q not to close and they have now opened lots of them, what will follow, Range opening, Garden centres opening, Wetherspoons opening as the owner definitely anti government. JLR and Nissan are now opening, most major building firms now opening again which means they will need the infrastucture which feeds them to open, so before we know it we will all be back at work and utter chaos mass infections. Last week Police were arresting people for sitting on a park bench alone, but now we can stand in a queue for two hours to buy plants and paint. The water has been muddied good an proper now.
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GB72
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The range never shut
User20205
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can’t stay in lockdown forever
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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.
This is coming from someone who is not
furloughed and has adapted to social distancing at work with larger groups.
User20205
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Seems a bit arbitrary. Played my last round in a 5 ball. No issue social distancing
Wildboy370
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Your right we can’t, but who gave the British public, B n Q, Mc Donalds, Costa Coffee the right to say when we end it after listening to the government’s advice and the experts for nearly two months ? Some are saying the reason we still building Nightingale Hospitals os for just this reason, a mass spike which the NHS couldn’t cope with so we now have large amounts of spare empty bed capacity.
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BBC seems to have missed your version. Better give them a ring.
Empty beds in the Nightingale Hospitals is a win, not a disaster.
Empty beds in the Nightingale Hospitals is a win, not a disaster.
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Hopefuly after 5th of may here on the emerald isle . Fingers crossed
Jacko_G
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Well my theory is you don't build temporary hospitals at the cost of £40 million for no reason!
Imurg
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They weren't built for no reason
They were built to cope with an excess of critically ill patients should the hospitals be overwhelmed
Fortunately it looks like they wont be needed much.
Rather "waste" 40 million than have a few thousand more die because the NHS couldn't cope.
robbeh32
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£40 Million is a drop in the ocean when this whole thing is going to cost trillions!
Jacko_G
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I was referring to further waves due to people now getting a bit bored and taking more risks.
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Let's hope it's a total waste eh?
But I agree with your view about folk need to remain sensible.
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