Updated 1.3.21
England Golf issued the Return to play protocols late yesterday which can be downloaded at :-
https://www.englandgolf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Play-Safe-Timeline-29-March.pdf
29th March (Monday)
* Playing golf can resume
* Up to fourball play with pre-booked tee times
* Takeaway food and drink only
* Outdoor practice facilities may reopen
* Coaching may take place for 1-to-1 lessons or for groups of up to 6 including the coach/volunteer
12th April (Monday)
* Professional shops can reopen
* Outdoor social areas may reopen
* Food and drink can be served outside (rule of six)
* Locker rooms and changing facilities may reopen
17th May (Monday)
* Indoor social areas may reopen, rule of 6 applies
* Maximum gathering of 30 outdoors
* Indoor coaching facilities may reopen, (rule of six applies)
21st June (Monday)
* All remaining facilities may reopen
* No limits on numbers or social distancing
* Review on use of course rakes, divot boxes and ball washers
* Review on removal of flagsticks
* Review on the exchange of scorecards
The rule of six states "the only rule that people need to remember is to not participate in social gatherings of more than six people in any setting, indoors or outdoors".
I will be working with the club committee to examine each one of the protocols to ensure we comply with each one of the above as the lockdown restrictions begin to be eased
This means everyone must work from home where possible, except for critical workers, and it will supersede all local restrictions currently in place.
Golf clubs, golf facilities – both indoor and outdoor - and driving ranges will be required to close during this full lockdown. As such, coaching will not be permitted.
Golf retailers will be able to operate a click-and-collect service where goods are pre-ordered and either collected off the premises or delivered.
England Golf – as part of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Golf along with other leading industry bodies – is extremely disappointed with the news, having made a strong case in recent months to keep golf open during the national lockdowns and in the regional tier system.
It is with great regret that we share this news with you, but please be assured that we will continue to make the case for golf to reopen whenever possible.
The England Golf website and social channels are regularly updated and we will communicate any new information as soon as it is available.
Coronavirus Update
As we are opening the clubhouse after a period of over 100 days the following advice is shared to ensure both staff and members remain save minimising the risks associated with COVOD-19.
the main entrance door. Where practicable doors will be wedged open and on arrival in the clubhouse please compete the Track & Trace register with your contact details and arrival/departure time.
out system, this will involve asking the question “anyone using the toilet”? from the waiting point. Please be aware there is one cubical reserved for staff members.
take-away cups will be available together with sugar sachets.
notices will be displayed on the bar and where possible one person from each group should order the drinks (served on a tray). Contactless payment is preferred however cash can be used. Please leave empty glasses on the tables when leaving the clubhouse to indicate this table requires cleaning.
toasted teacake, bacon roll and a variety of sandwiches. One member of the bar staff will be at work so please be patient whilst they are working to serve members and visitors.