captaingolf: Walk the Golf Course and Walton Heath

So we now have the covid-19 count down for the lock down to end or be relaxed.

Recently we looked at the situation of golf courses and whether they would reopen or not.

We expect an update in the UK tomorrow (10th May 2020), and golf might be given a green light to go ahead.

In Ireland it was announced that golf clubs would only be open to members who live within 5km on the 18th of May.

The Golfing Union of Ireland (GUI) are to publish a document advising golf clubs on how they can implement safe golf with social distance in place.

So....meanwhile walk the course.

This morning I was fortunate to see the delight of Walton Heath Golf course, a true gem. Famous for being the golf club of Sir Winston Churchill the war hero and also held the 1981 Ryder Cup. You can find out more here about the golf club: www.waltonheath.com

The Old course is ranked 27th in the Top 100 Golf Courses in the UK and the 'New course' ranked 51st. More information on golf course ranking can be found here at golf monthly: www.golf-monthly.co.uk/courses/top-100-courses/walton-heath-golf-club-old-course-review-60514

The Walton Heath ground staff were busy working away, respecting social distance and working on the numerous greens. I have to say the course looked truly amazing in the early hours of the morning, the fresh dew on the fairways, purple heather and brightness of the sunshine. I tried to picture the 100 yard approach shot, the greens looked incredible. I have not played this course but do know a member who recommends the course.

Here are some snaps showing the great condition of the Walton Heath golf course.

A fantastic sunny morning.