SCOTTISH GOLF COVID-19 REMINDER - 13 JANUARY 2021

Scottish Golf has issued a COVID-19 reminder out to all its affiliated clubs, in response to today's statement by the First Minister of Scotland.

The reminder issued by Scottish Golf reads as follows:

"Following today's update in Parliament from the First Minister, a reminder to all affiliated clubs that mainland Scotland is currently in a temporary lockdown or enhanced Level 4 (Stay at Home), with guidance to stay at home except for essential purposes."

"Some islands will remain at Level 3 and golf clubs in these areas can continue to follow the relevant guidance for Level 3."

"For all areas currently in Level 4 (Stay at Home), new restrictions will come into force on Saturday. These are:"

• "Click and collect services should not be offered at this time."

• "Takeaways can no longer allow customers indoors, and must instead operate from a hatch or doorway. The sale of alcohol for consumption outdoors is not permitted in all level 4 areas."

• "Indoor starter facilities should not be offered at this time."

"An updated table summarising the rules for the current lockdown period (Level 4 – Stay at Home) and Level 3 can be accessed here."

"As with all of our COVID-19 guidance, this is subject to further change which can take place at short notice. Should any changes take place, we will inform all affiliated clubs as soon as possible."