23/11/2020
For those of you that are interested in the finer details.....
Statement on the re-opening of golf in England
Dear John
Please see below a statement from the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Golf announcing the re-opening of golf.
Industry Members in the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Golf, including The PGA, have welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement today (23 November) that golf clubs and other facilities in England may reopen from 2nd December.
The announcement paves the way for golf to return at all COVID-19 alert levels within the Rule of Six, permitting fourball play without restriction on number of households. Coaching, fitting and ranges will also be allowed to open, as will indoor hospitality facilities in tiers one and two (those in tier three will can continue a takeaway service only).
Details are being reviewed by industry bodies and PGA Members are encouraged to review the PGA website for further details.
Speaking after the Prime Minister’s announcement, the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Golf’s
Chairman, North Warwickshire MP, Craig Tracey said: “I am sure all involved in golf in England welcome the sport’s return and the industry has yet again pulled together to form a coherent message to Government articulating why it was safe to do so. As was seen both before and during this lockdown, golf is a sport that can be played safely and the industry adapted quickly to manage the restrictions imposed previously.
“Golf now has operational experience and established COVID secure practices, including rule changes and other mitigation measures that meet the Hands, Face, Space directive. It is therefore ideally placed to welcome people back when lockdown ends in all the home nations.
“The health and wellbeing benefits of playing golf are well documented in scientific literature and leaders in public health, public policy and sport from across the globe recognise that golf tackles physical inactivity and contributes to the prevention of a range of non-communicable diseases.
"Combining the undeniable benefits that golf offers to a significant proportion of the country, and the steps taken that ensure golf is a sport that can be played safely, the golf industry looks forward to welcoming players back and is confident it can meet future restrictions.”
The PGA's dedicated COVID-19 Helpline remains open and our staff are at your disposal – please contact us should you need help, guidance, or support.
In addition, the COVID-19 Resource Hub, located on the PGA website, will be updated as soon as any new information becomes available for our Members.
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Robert Maxfield
Chief Executive
