ENGLISH GOLF CLUBS TOLD TO CLOSE FOR FOUR WEEKS

English golf clubs & driving ranges have been told they must close their facilities for four weeks from tomorrow, Thursday 5 November 2020.

England Golf's CEO, Jeremy Tomlinson, has confirmed that, despite intense lobbying of government from golf industry bodies, including England Golf and the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Golf, increased national lockdown measures will force the closure of golf clubs and facilities from tomorrow.

There was some cause for optimism after the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, encouraged people to get outdoors and exercise and said that people can meet up with one other person from outside their household.

However, after three days of challenging the government to keep courses and facilities open, the answer was no.

England Golf has now issued out an official statement to all affiliated clubs and facilities, which states as follows:

"It is with a feeling of deep regret that we must now inform all affiliated golf clubs and driving ranges that they should prepare to close from Thursday 5 November until Wednesday 2 December 2020."

"The Government engaged in detailed conversation, but has decided not to amend its original guidance and we would ask all clubs and golfers to respect the legislation that is set to come into force overnight."

You can read the full statement here.