Golf is allowed in Scotland during the current lockdown, but the sport is not allowed anywhere else in the UK
Why Are Golf Courses Open In Scotland But Not England?
So, why are Scotland's courses open but England's aren't?
Scotland's regulations and laws, like in Wales and Northern Ireland, are made by the devolved parliament/assemblies whilst England's regulations and laws are set by the UK Government of Westminster.
Scotland is encouraging people to stay local but the 'stay at home' message is less strict.
All-Party Parliamentary Group for Golf chairman Craig Tracey wrote on Twitter that he had been working to keep golf open prior to the lockdown but the government's view was that "they want to restrict travel and time away from home."
"The evidence to support golf as a naturally socially distanced sport, played in the open-air and with Covid-secure rules in place has been presented to government," England Golf said.
"The facts and figures to support the mental and physical benefits that golf offers participants during a period of lockdown and isolation have been laid out in some detail.
"Golf is no different to walking, running and cycling and in fact can be regulated in a far more secure way than many activities currently allowed to take part in our parks and open recreation spaces where there are no ways to control numbers of participants.
"Unfortunately, the UK Government’s position at this time is to instruct golf courses and facilities to close. We continue to work hard behind the scenes to push for golf’s return in a safe and responsible manner at the earliest opportunity."
