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Golf Lockdown Discussion No discussion of breaking Restrictions

Keano

Time to discuss what golf is going to look like for next year, maybe more, who knows.

What is your club doing? What would you like to see happen?

Mod note: we have done to death the restrictions(5k jumping to 20k in June) so this is not a thread for discussing that topic, take it to COVID-19 forum

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tbayers

Jordy Fancy Relaxation wrote: »

Outside of any financial pressures which may arise for people as a result of this decision, I don't quite agree that an external decision to close courses is a great reason not to renew your membership.

Obviously it depends on how much value you place in club membership but I personally have no problem continuing to pay. If people take the attitude of not renewing as a result of this then many clubs might not reopen.

This is a decision that has been taken out of a clubs' hands so hard to punish them for it.

So people are paying money to golf clubs for love of the club?? I find that hard to believe. People are paying money to clubs for value for money. Hence people move around so much. Giving new members a year and half (sometimes two years) membership for the price of one also makes it hard for existing members to continue. If they keep on new members they won't have an issue.

Blud

Jordy Fancy Relaxation wrote: »

Outside of any financial pressures which may arise for people as a result of this decision, I don't quite agree that an external decision to close courses is a great reason not to renew your membership.

Obviously it depends on how much value you place in club membership but I personally have no problem continuing to pay. If people take the attitude of not renewing as a result of this then many clubs might not reopen.

This is a decision that has been taken out of a clubs' hands so hard to punish them for it.

It depends on if you view yourself as a member of a club or a consumer. Those in the second category might struggle to justify renewal.

That is not to judge either category - there are legitimate reasons for both.

Seve OB

eoghan104 wrote: »

Jesus mate it's only golf!

ooops!!!!

xgronkjabv6pcl

tbayers wrote: »

So we can go walk in a park with dozens others but we can't go play golf which is basically a giant park, not even on our own? Memebership has to be questioned now, mine was due for renewal but why would some people join back up knowing if we go to L5 again we won't be able to play. This is madness!

Outside of any financial pressures which may arise for people as a result of this decision, I don't quite agree that an external decision to close courses is a great reason not to renew your membership.

Obviously it depends on how much value you place in club membership but I personally have no problem continuing to pay. If people take the attitude of not renewing as a result of this then many clubs might not reopen.

This is a decision that has been taken out of a clubs' hands so hard to punish them for it.

[Deleted User]

tbayers wrote: »

. Open club up as a park, .

No way.

tbayers

Seve OB wrote: »

I fear for a lot of clubs.
Turn of the year would be the busiest time for renewals and there will be a lot questioning whether or not renewals will be worthwhile, especially for those who live a bit further or out of county.
I will be seriously considering my own membership, not something I thought I would ever do, now 31 years a member and no wish to live... but whats the point if I can't play golf there!

I don't want to do it either, but very very hard to justify paying same price as I did two years ago. And this sets a precedent too, another L5 and we are finished again. Open club up as a park, just do something different than just closing it down.

eoghan104

Seve OB wrote: »

I fear for a lot of clubs.
Turn of the year would be the busiest time for renewals and there will be a lot questioning whether or not renewals will be worthwhile, especially for those who live a bit further or out of county.
I will be seriously considering my own membership, not something I thought I would ever do, now 31 years a member and no wish to live... but whats the point if I can't play golf there!

Jesus mate it's only golf!

Seve OB

tbayers wrote: »

So we can go walk in a park with dozens others but we can't go play golf which is basically a giant park, not even on our own? Memebership has to be questioned now, mine was due for renewal but why would some people join back up knowing if we go to L5 again we won't be able to play. This is madness!

I fear for a lot of clubs.
Turn of the year would be the busiest time for renewals and there will be a lot questioning whether or not renewals will be worthwhile, especially for those who live a bit further or out of county.
I will be seriously considering my own membership, not something I thought I would ever do, now 31 years a member and no wish to leave... but whats the point if I can't play golf there!

tbayers

So we can go walk in a park with dozens others but we can't go play golf which is basically a giant park, not even on our own? Memebership has to be questioned now, mine was due for renewal but why would some people join back up knowing if we go to L5 again we won't be able to play. This is madness!

Ashleigh1986

A joke of a country run by " dads army ".
We are constantly been told how important mental positively is .
What do they do .... Close golf courses / close gyms / close barbers and hairdressers .....
They really are clueless !!!!!!
These same people are expecting the public to go with them yet they continue to make stupid decisions .

Seve OB

the silence from GUI is shocking

[Deleted User]

Jordy Fancy Relaxation wrote: »

IT reporting similar if not as emphatic: https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/golf-and-tennis-among-a-host-of-sports-facing-level-5-lockdown-1.4387170?mode=amp

Certainly appears quite foreboding.

You can understand if they want to keep 'everyone' at home, but keeping kids training going isn't doing that.

Russman

Clearly a dressing room with 20 people in it sweating and panting is safer than a 50 yard wide fairway outdoors

I know there's always going to be elements of the restrictions that are unfair, its the very nature of them, but golf not being allowed is plain silly - lots of gain for seemingly very little risk.

xgronkjabv6pcl

IT reporting similar if not as emphatic: https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/golf-and-tennis-among-a-host-of-sports-facing-level-5-lockdown-1.4387170?mode=amp

Certainly appears quite foreboding.

Russman

I wonder how many golfers are legitimately within 5km of their course anyway ?
I'm goosed anyway at 18km away and I won't be chancing it, especially for winter golf.

chuky_r_law

https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/golf/golf-courses-ordered-shut-under-22882584

all courses to be closed

unbelievable

idle

This decision might very well send me over the edge, which, I’m convinced, is exactly what they want

CalamariFritti

I have little hope tbh. So far everything in our response to this has taught me that we are determined to learn nothing and just keep repeating the same thing over and over again.

Have a tee time at 5 for 11 holes and expect to be chipping in the back garden for the rest of the winter.

My strategy is when your expectations are low you can't be too disappointed.

Seve OB

Dublin Spur wrote: »

Still no word on this ?
Madness, they went through this already in the Spring.
Surely there's nothing majorly new or different to be considered.
Either close golf or keep it open it with a 5km restriction - simple choice - fcuk sake !

they seem more intent on pushing out WHS feed than letting us know whether or not we can play golf!

Do they not realise that unless the courses are open.... the WHS means FA for now

Hoboo

frink wrote: »

They have completely changed the article now. Must a few golfers high up in the Mirror!

Gary Murphy

Dublin Spur

Still no word on this ?
Madness, they went through this already in the Spring.
Surely there's nothing majorly new or different to be considered.
Either close golf or keep it open it with a 5km restriction - simple choice - fcuk sake !

JP85

I think it's pure laziness by the government to not properly assess golf courses in terms of how little impact that it is having on the numbers. There is little or nothing to look forward to these days apart from getting out on the sunday morning, its going to make these dark, cold and miserable 6 weeks more difficult to bear with.

A Shaved Duck?

REFLINE1 wrote: »

yes the optics of it from a political perspective were always going to work against us i feared

And thats the real sad aspect of this, they are so clueless at every level and decisions are taken by people with no clue as to the impact.

wardides

GUI have had 2 days to prepare a statement on this and we find out through a headline on the Irish Mirror. Laughable. And whilst I agree, normally wouldn't pay much attention to that nonsense it does look like it has been confirmed by other sources within the industry.

Kiith

The Mirror is an absolute rag, and no one should pay them any mind.

REFLINE1

A Shaved Duck? wrote: »

The only reason golf will not be available is for some window dressing by the gubberment to appear in touch after the eejits in galway during the summer. Even though the golf was not the issue it was a feckin dinner.

No scientific or logical reason people should not be allowed to play golf in 150 acres outside.

yes the optics of it from a political perspective were always going to work against us i feared

frink

Russman wrote: »

The description of golf in the Mirror is pure drivel, like wtf are they at.

"Pampered putters of the country", "game favoured by the wealthier in society", "golf has long had a bad reputation as being a game reserved for the privileged with racism and sexism rampant in clubs until very recently".- f--king stone age stuff.

Steaming with anger here !

Not a mention of the footballers drinking out of a cup because they "....finally bate that other shower from across the valley" in the Junior F championship decider.

They have completely changed the article now. Must a few golfers high up in the Mirror!

A Shaved Duck?

The only reason golf will not be available is for some window dressing by the gubberment to appear in touch after the eejits in galway during the summer. Even though the golf was not the issue it was a feckin dinner.

No scientific or logical reason people should not be allowed to play golf in 150 acres outside.

Mantis Toboggan

Whiplash85 wrote: »

Tennis is to stay open. Surely they could have done the same here.

Link?

Whiplash85

Tennis is to stay open. Surely they could have done the same here.