England Golf Lobbying Government For Best Operational Guidance

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published 11 May 2020

Ahead of Wednesday's return to play, England Golf is lobbying government to give guidance for clubs and golfers.

England Golf Lobbying Government For Best Operational Guidance

After last night's speech from Boris Johnson in which he announced several Coronavirus lockdown modifications, golf courses in England could be about to re-open.

“Golf can resume in England on Wednesday following the latest update by the UK Government,” the R&A said in a joint statement with golf’s stakeholders and home unions.

“All outdoor sport must be done alone or within a household group and that includes golf."

He said; “If you’re out in the park and you’re 2m apart… and use some common sense and you socially-distance, you can meet up with other people.”

"Following the Prime Minister’s statement of last night, England Golf is lobbying government today in order to publish the best operational guidance for our clubs and golfers ahead of Wednesday’s return to play.

"We will communicate guidance after our discussions with government and other industry partners as soon as it is practicable. We appreciate your patience and understanding at this time."

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