How Social Media Reacted To UK Golf Courses Closing

All golf courses in the UK have been told to close after government advice. Here's how social media reacted...

How Social Media Reacted To UK Golf Courses Closing
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All golf courses in the UK have been told to close after government advice. Here's how social media reacted...

How Social Media Reacted To UK Golf Courses Closing

Whilst golf is exercise, it surely counts as unnecessary travel and isn't included in the list of walking, running or cycling.

St Andrews announced that its seven courses are now all closed -

Lee Westwood asked social media if playing golf with his son who is in the same household could count as exercise...

This thought was echoed by a number of golfers who were initially confused by the government's advice that exercise was okay as long as it was only once a day and just running, walking or cycling.

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However, this was cleared up after advice from the home golfing unions.

The CEO of BIGGA (British International Golf Greenkeepers Association) also said that golf courses should close but some maintenance is "essential."

The Golf Monthly audience was happy with the decision to close courses -

TalkSport host Georgie Bingham was upset with the news:

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Elliott Heath
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Elliott Heath is our News Editor and has been with Golf Monthly since early 2016 after graduating with a degree in Sports Journalism. He covered the 2022 and 2025 Masters from Augusta National and was there by the 18th green to watch Rory McIlroy complete the career grand slam. He has also covered five Open Championships on-site including the 150th at St Andrews.