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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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Kiith

I expect there'll be less people playing, that's for sure, but there will still be a serious queue. Booking as a single person will be grand, but getting a full group out may be tough.

FixdePitchmark

Will be great to be back , but getting a tee time will be like trying to get a play station 5.

Daylight hours
Reduced slots
Massive enthusiasm

Will be messy
Club are going to have to go back to 2/3 games a week per person.

Unless winter golf puts people off, but I doubt it.

bailey99

ICU isnt at 15% capacity. The videos online from Saturday night in cork city centre are a disgrace. They are permitted to do that and yet golfers can't walk around a course. Total fooking joke. Shambles!

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Announcement due on Thursday on the next steps. Hopefully some positive news regarding Golf.

fred funk }{

Once the vaccine gets going the deaths will drop and things won't be locked down like before. Its all about the ICU admissions and deaths, lads.

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Roger_007 wrote: »

If my circle of friends and acquaintances are anything to go by, the word on WhatsApp is that they’ve had it with lockdowns. Another one would just be ignored.

Hopefully the vaccine starts to impact in new year. But if they try and lock golf down in spring they should be told to GTF.

kippy

Roger_007 wrote: »

If my circle of friends and acquaintances are anything to go by, the word on WhatsApp is that they’ve had it with lockdowns. Another one would just be ignored.

There's one way to avoid increased restrictions.

Roger_007

kippy wrote: »

The third "lockdown" needn't happen.

If my circle of friends and acquaintances are anything to go by, the word on WhatsApp is that they’ve had it with lockdowns. Another one would just be ignored.

kippy

ronnie3585 wrote: »

The third lockdown’s going to be a b*tch, just as the season gets going again.

The third "lockdown" needn't happen.

ronnie3585

The third lockdown’s going to be a b*tch, just as the season gets going again.

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Rikand wrote: »

And thirdly we had absolutely bangin weather for the first lockdown. It's been **** for the second one and people dont like being stuck at home in it

First one was painful with the good weather. This time I'm not that bothered as its winter. I'm more worried that an increase in cases over Christmas and new year could lead to golf being closed again in spring.

Rikand

kippy wrote: »

Firstly, It's not the same "lockdown" as the first one.
Secondly, It's true, some people aren't as strict in their following of the regulations that are there this time out. Unfortunate, but probably expected.

And thirdly we had absolutely bangin weather for the first lockdown. It's been **** for the second one and people dont like being stuck at home in it

kippy

Deleted User wrote: »

Lots in derry and newry shopping too. The 2nd lockdown just hasn't been obeyed by the same amount of people as the first one.

Firstly, It's not the same "lockdown" as the first one.
Secondly, It's true, some people aren't as strict in their following of the regulations that are there this time out. Unfortunate, but probably expected.

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prawnsambo wrote: »

I would imagine so. And probably other activities which are open/closed depending on which side of the border you're on. Reminiscent of the petrol stations opening and closing on either side of the border depending on what the price of fuel was in either jurisdiction.

Lots in derry and newry shopping too. The 2nd lockdown just hasn't been obeyed by the same amount of people as the first one.

prawnsambo

Deleted User wrote: »

People have been going into the North to play all during lockdown.

I would imagine so. And probably other activities which are open/closed depending on which side of the border you're on. Reminiscent of the petrol stations opening and closing on either side of the border depending on what the price of fuel was in either jurisdiction.

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prawnsambo wrote: »

And Donegal having one of the highest infection rates in the country.

People have been going into the North to play all during lockdown.

prawnsambo

seamie78 wrote: »

That's the spirit, the only reason they closed them in my opinion was people travelling distances to play

And Donegal having one of the highest infection rates in the country.

seamie78

mighty magpie wrote:

The north have been told we're closing for 2 weeks starting friday 27th, not too bothered as the course is pretty wet and lots of leaves around but wouldn't mind a trip to the links in donegal.

That's the spirit, the only reason they closed them in my opinion was people travelling distances to play

fred funk }{

mighty magpie wrote: »

When is golf open again in the 26 counties?

The north have been told we're closing for 2 weeks starting friday 27th, not too bothered as the course is pretty wet and lots of leaves around but wouldn't mind a trip to the links in donegal.

We're hoping for Dec 1st but won't know until next week I'd imagine.

mighty magpie

When is golf open again in the 26 counties?

The north have been told we're closing for 2 weeks starting friday 27th, not too bothered as the course is pretty wet and lots of leaves around but wouldn't mind a trip to the links in donegal.

RoadRunner

Seve OB wrote: »

Indeed there are a few boardsies here who can confirm that I make sure I'm well wrapped up

I don't know about that, but here's a lovely photo I took of seveob entering in the society scores after his first round as society captain a few years ago :pac:

PARlance

RGS wrote: »

I'd recommend the aqua dry from Craig hopper. I buy them in regatta usually cost around 80 euro.
Waterproof thermal lined. Best trousers for golf this time of the year.

I'll second that, I've had a pair for 4 winters and they're brilliant.

RGS

BraveDonut wrote: »

Any recommendations for a good pair of waterproof trousers?
Not rain gear trousers that you put on over your normal trousers but a pair of winter trousers that are waterproof too.

What I have seen are expensive, so I don't want to buy online without being sure they will do the job

I'd recommend the aqua dry from Craig hopper. I buy them in regatta usually cost around 80 euro.
Waterproof thermal lined. Best trousers for golf this time of the year.

redzerdrog

Cant wait to get back out. I love 9 holes of a winter's morning

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willabur wrote: »

I don't get the complaints about the weather. You are as likely to have good weather this time of year than in the summer. Stick a few layers on and you will be fine

The weather itself is not so much the issue its what bad weather does to the course that puts me off. At this time of year the course can be very wet, mats, winter tees, greens not it great shape.

dball

https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/ireland-lockdown-green-party-leader-19308050

green shoots

Seve OB

GreeBo wrote: »

That probably means that the rest of you is actually cold.
Make sure your core is warm (full sleeve baselayer and something insulated around your middle) and you should be ok.

Also either wear lined trousers or just wear your wetgear over regular trousers, keeping the wind out does wonders for your temperature when its cold out.

(oh and obv wear a hat!)

fred funk }{ wrote: »

Was just about to post the same. If your main core is warm then your hands won't be too bad. I wear vest then base tightish layer followed by a thin loose layer and a sleeveless gilet.

I have the electric handwarmers too which are great. All of the above is only when its bitter cold and I'd normally scale it down when not so cold.

Have to counteract this argument and say that it is down to individuals. I myself get very cold hands and feet. It is a circulation thing or something as I would be well dressed for the weather. Indeed there are a few boardsies here who can confirm that I make sure I'm well wrapped up, sure I've been at the brunt end of many slags about how far up Everest I must be planning on heading

BraveDonut

Any recommendations for a good pair of waterproof trousers?
Not rain gear trousers that you put on over your normal trousers but a pair of winter trousers that are waterproof too.

What I have seen are expensive, so I don't want to buy online without being sure they will do the job

fred funk }{

GreeBo wrote: »

That probably means that the rest of you is actually cold.
Make sure your core is warm (full sleeve baselayer and something insulated around your middle) and you should be ok.

Also either wear lined trousers or just wear your wetgear over regular trousers, keeping the wind out does wonders for your temperature when its cold out.

(oh and obv wear a hat!)

Was just about to post the same. If your main core is warm then your hands won't be too bad. I wear vest then base tightish layer followed by a thin loose layer and a sleeveless gilet.

I have the electric handwarmers too which are great. All of the above is only when its bitter cold and I'd normally scale it down when not so cold.

Mantis Toboggan

macslash wrote: »

Stupid question perhaps but wondering how do golfers counteract the freezing cold conditions with your hands? I only started back after the first lockdown but had played a little when I was a teenager but I hated it as it was Saturday morning Winter golf and all I remember is the cold! Looking forward to getting back into it but not if I can barely hold a club properly. I see you can get a pair of gloves. Is that common or a rarety? I'm under 30 FWIW

Big mug of Coffee or soup in a thermos is great to have in the cup holder on the trolley.