captaingolf: Corona and Golf

Hello,

Well some good news today from Golf England. It looks like Golf will be added to the list of activities permitted in England from Wednesday onwards.

England Golf posted an update today which largely suggests the green light has been given.

The UK Government has announced that golf will be able to resume in England on Wednesday, 13 May 2020 after a seven-week hiatus.

In accordance with the Prime Minister’s statement of 10 May, all outdoor sport, including golf, must be enjoyed alone or within a household group.

Unless you live with golfers or the wife/husband play, you are not permitted to play with another golfer who is not within one's household.

Regardless this is good news but please do take good care when out on the course and liasie with your local club to understand any new processes put in place.

You can find out more via this link: https://www.englandgolf.org/clubs-golfers-covid-19/

It is likely that capacity of courses will be drastically reduced but demand for those spaces available will no doubt be high both within member clubs and pay as you play clubs.

No news as of yet on driving ranges. We would expect capacity to also be reduced accordingly.

Take good care.

Tune in again for the next blog update. Exciting topics to follow.

Captain Golf

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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.