The golf industry has told pro shops to remain closed after advice from the government
Golf Pro Shops Told To Remain Closed
However, golf's stakeholders have been seeking clarity from the government around pro shops and the answer is that they must remain closed.
"The UK Government has released updated documentation, which includes a section titled ‘Businesses and Venues’. It stipulates that, “All retail, other than those exempt, must close their premises to members of the public. However, staff may be present to make deliveries or provide services in response to orders such as those through telephone, online, or mail”.
Essential access to a building such as a Professional shop for Clubs which operate a booking system to regulate tee times and take payment, is permissible provided appropriate social distancing precautionary measures are put in place."
As well as advising pro shops and golf retail shops to close, the statement also confirmed that one-to-one coaching can continue as long as social distancing is in place.
The golf industry says that it is seeking further clarification surrounding driving ranges and custom-fittings.
"In the meantime, our advice remains unchanged: where there is any room for doubt the safest option should be pursued," the statement reads.
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