‘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.
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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.
Here’s some of the World Golf Awards winners 1
The Belfry, Royal Dornoch, Trump Turnberry and José María Olazábal have all been recognised at the World Golf Awards, which was dominated by Covid-19.
Two golf clubs close down for good 6
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
‘Teething problems’ in first week of new World Handicap System 31
There are reports of teething problems, which were anticipated by golf’s authorities, after the new World Handicap System (WHS) was launched in the UK on Monday.
Golf club managers are dismayed over new course closures 4
Several golf club managers, directors and professionals, and an MP, have expressed strong disagreement over the closure of courses in England from November 5 to December 2.
This 98-year-old golfer still plays twice a week 13
A woman who has been described as ‘Britain’s oldest golfer’ says she still plays golf twice a week at the age of 98.
Minister apologises for confusion and confirms English golf clubs will close 1
Michael Gove has apologised for the confusion surrounding golf clubs in England and confirmed that they will have to close for 28 days.
Boris Johnson dashes hopes that golf will win lockdown reprieve 26
The prime minister has dashed hopes that golf courses in England will be allowed to remain open from November 5 to December 2 after all.
Golf is ‘hopeful’ of a lockdown exemption, reports The Times 2
Golf and outdoor tennis in England are hopeful that they will be subjected to a reprieve and be allowed to continue, The Times newspaper has reported, as several golf clubs back the petition calling for them to remain open.
Petition for golf to stay open quickly hits 100,000 signatures 16
A petition for golf courses to be allowed to stay open during the November lockdown in England hit 100,000 signatures within just a few hours of launching, as England Golf says it will challenge the government over the decision to close them.
Golf courses in England must close due to new Covid rules 34
The new month-long coronavirus restrictions in England starting from November 5 specifically state that golf courses and driving ranges must close, immediately leading to widespread anger and disbelief.
Here’s three golf industry trends that took place in October 1
October was a month of contradictions: On the one hand there’s even more evidence that golf is the sport to play during a pandemic, on the other several venues have been forced to close due to a pandemic.
Study finds golf courses offer significant environmental benefits 3
A US study of 135 golf courses in Minnesota has found that they offer major benefits to their local environment, particularly surrounding temperatures, pollinating, retaining stormwater nutrients and biodiversity.
Historic royal golf club is forced to dig up part of its course and move it 1
A royal golf club that dates back to 1864 is to dig up a part of its course and move it due to coastal erosion.
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