‘My health has deteriorated because I couldn’t play golf in November’ 0
A 63-year-old golfer has detailed how important golf is to his life, and in particular his health, amid calls for golf to be exempt from any future pandemic lockdown.
Golf club makes more than £1m loss due to Covid 1
An Irish golf club that relies on tourism has detailed that it has missed out on nearly £2.7 million of income in the last year, making an overall loss of more than £1.15 million, due to Covid-19.
Golf club members’ app soared in 2020 0
The HowDidiDo app used by members of British and Irish golf clubs saw a 61 percent increase in users in 2020, in another example of how much the game has boomed during the pandemic.
Golf to be banned in Northern Ireland and for some people in Scotland 2
Golf is set to be banned in Northern Ireland for two weeks, and some golfers in Scotland will not be allowed to play at certain venues, according to reports.
Another two golf courses hit by vandals 2
Two historic Scottish golf courses, one 155 years old and the other 130 years old, have become the latest venues to be targeted by vandals.
Confirmation comes that English golf clubs can reopen from December 2 1
The prime minister has confirmed that golf in England can resume on December 2. Here’s what we know so far about what English golf clubs are allowed to open and how golf can be played next month.
Golf operator reports membership and participation surge in 2020 1
An operator of eight Scottish golf courses has reported an overall membership increase of a staggering 43 percent in 2020 compared with 2019.
Neuroscientist: Golf fulfils a prescription for wellbeing 4
A neuroscientist has written a paper that concludes that ‘golf fulfills the perfect prescription for wellbeing and happiness’.
‘Record numbers’ at one club before second lockdown 1
A report on golf before the second lockdown in England suggests that record numbers played on the eve of course closures in early November.
Golf participation in October was still soaring 1
New figures for rounds of golf played in the UK in October suggest that the participation boom was still going into the autumn, up by 65 percent compared with 2019.
A lockdown football match took place on a golf course 2
An Essex golf course that closed down for 28 days due to the English lockdown has discovered that a ‘full-scale’ football match took place on its course.
Two golf clubs close down for good 4
Despite the huge participation increase in golf in 2020, two golf clubs, one in Derbyshire and one in Angus, have closed down.
Report finds huge disparities in the business rates golf clubs pay 1
An independent report on the UK’s business rates system has found that golf clubs pay amounts that range from £26 to £88 per member.
Car ‘drives at 80mph’ on golf course 6
A car containing three young men has driven onto a nine-hole golf course in Lancashire, causing significant damage.
Members regain control of club that could have closed down 6
The members of a golf club that was a private members’ venue, but was then taken over by banks and a hedge fund due to financial issues, have now regained control and are looking to the future with confidence.
Study finds golfers use online technology to practice at home during lockdowns 0
A research project carried out by two universities has found that golfers turn to online technology to hone their skills when golf courses are closed due to Covid-19 lockdowns.
Fairhaven transforms changing provision 1
The 125-year-old Fairhaven Golf Club has undergone a £1.3 million clubhouse refurbishment including a new private function suite, the creation of a formal reception area and new men’s and ladies’ locker rooms.
Golf tourism set to bounce back in 2021 2
A new survey has found increasing confidence in golf tourism for 2021 following a very difficult 2020 due to the pandemic.
Historic golf club reveals it has had an outstanding year 1
One of the world’s oldest golf clubs, which could have closed down six years ago, has said it has experienced a more than 200 percent membership increase.
‘I couldn’t sleep the previous night’ 0
Every country’s golf industry has been hugely impacted by coronavirus this year. Here, amateur golfer Paarth Singh details what it was like playing in India for his first round after lockdown restrictions were lifted.
‘Golf could have provided a lockdown tonic’ 5
Golf resort operators have been detailing their disappointment that the 28 day lockdown in England has resulted in the closing of their courses, as well as their bars, restaurants, hotels and spas.
Scientists say allowing walkers on urban golf courses risks biodiversity 5
A group of Australian scientists have said allowing walkers to use golf courses during Covid-19 lockdowns is a threat to biodiversity.
“We are all so sad and angry to think people could do this” 5
A historic golf club that has said it will close down next year has had vandals tear up its course, and the damage is so severe that it may still be affected even after the latest lockdown ends.
Scottish club survived spring lockdown because locals didn’t want to lose it 2
The captain of a golf club on the Isle of Cumbrae in Scotland has said his venue could have closed down during the March to May lockdown but it survived thanks to its members and other locals.
Meet the golf resort director: James Macbeth Stewart 2
The resort director at The Belfry talks about the effect the pandemic has had on the resort in 2020, from the health and safety measures that have been introduced to the venue hosting a major golf event this August.
Many more golf rounds were played this September than in previous years’ summer months 0
New data on golf participation in the UK has found that significantly more rounds were played this September than in any summer month in the previous four years.
Woman who granted a golfing wish to her dying husband has now introduced 100 children to golf 4
A woman who took up golf in 2017 because this was her dying husband’s wish has now introduced the game to more than 100 children via a golf academy she launched.
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