The Guardian is reporting that golf courses could remain open during the upcoming lockdown
Reports Suggest England Golf Courses Could Stay Open During Lockdown
"Having digested the Prime Minister’s statement to the nation on Saturday night and read the guidance which followed, there is an element of confusion around the government’s stated intention to close down golf courses and facilities from Thursday 5 November," the England Golf CEO said.
"As a result of this, and with the health of the nation very much at the heart of my thinking, I would like to make clear England Golf’s intention to respectfully challenge the government’s rationale for closing golf courses.
"We will do so utilising all in our network – MPs, colleagues, media and friends – to make sure we are heard by government.
"Listening to the Prime Minister, the news that he is actively encouraging safe and responsible outdoor exercise for households or two individuals pointed to our great game of golf being at the heart of this policy.
"The guidance which followed stating that golf courses were on a list of venues which should close, therefore, appeared contradictory and came out of the blue.
"At no point was England Golf – as the governing body for the amateur game of golf in this country – consulted about this decision."
