Tier 4 Restrictions - This has also been sent by email via Club Systems however the system appears to have a technical problem this afternoon

Hi

I do hope that you have enjoyed the Festive break and am just sharing the news announced by the government this afternoon that South Tyneside will move into Tier 4 from 00.01 on Thursday 31st December.

The good news is that golf courses can remain open with the following restrictions (taken from England Golf)

https://www.englandgolf.org/covid-19-update-golf-courses-remain-open-in-tier-4-locations/

Golf courses in Tier 4 areas can remain open for play in the following formats:

Individual play

Two-balls from same or different households/bubbles

Three or fourballs involving people from the same household/bubble

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Golf – of which England Golf is a member – has issued the following statement addressing issues of play, retail, coaching and travel:

“The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Golf is happy to confirm that golf courses will be able to remain open when the new Tier 4 restrictions become effective in parts of England from 06:00 GMT on Sunday 20th December.

“In Tier 4 areas, golf courses can remain open for individuals playing with members of their own household or support bubble, or with one person from another household.

“As usual, social distancing is to be observed and all necessary steps are to be taken to ensure a COVID-19 secure environment.

“Under Tier 4 restrictions, non-essential retail – including Pro Shops and golf retailers – must close. Click and Collect will, however, be permitted.

“Outdoor coaching will be allowed on an individual basis or for multiple members of the same household or support bubble. Indoor coaching will be not be permitted.

BRS will be amended to reduce the number of people who can book against each tee time and I urge everyone to maintain personal responsibility in and around the car park and on the course in keeping a safe distance.

Steve

30.12.20