Golf Lockdown Discussion No discussion of breaking Restrictions

thecomedian · 09-04-2021 05:00PM

blue note wrote: »

The last week has been cold - are we back in December? Because this is exactly what happened then!

What they opened up golf courses and Covid spread through them?
Or all the cases spread through outdoor activities?

They are the points I’m making, I don’t know where you are trying to go with this?

December was from all the indoor gatherings. No one will dispute this.

bustercherry · 09-04-2021 05:12PM

thecomedian wrote: »

I think people are questioning NPHET more now and are realising that a lot of the decisions don’t make sense. The science doesn’t support it either.

The science is correct as has been pointed out numerous times. Restrict contact and movement of people for essential purposes only to prevent community outbreaks.

People are questioning policy based upon risk.

Seve OB · 09-04-2021 06:44PM

one of my clubs has emailed
2 balls only for most of the day with provisions for 3-4 balls in the evenings but must be booked through pro shop
9 holes only
4 bookings per member per week, only one at the weekend
no mention of competition
will be reviewed 9th may

higster · 09-04-2021 06:51PM

From mine...

Tee sheets will open 7 days in advance to members only at 9PM. The below restrictions will be put in place to adhere to Government & Golf Ireland Guidelines

· All golf will be casual golf, there will be no competitions during the initial return to golf phase
· Tee times between 7.30am & 12.00 are restricted to 2 balls every 8 minutes from 2 different households. We would recommend that members from the same household play together where possible.
· All bookings can be made via online at https://www.xxxx or by using the Golf Club app.
· If you are having difficulty, please call the Golf shop & a members of the golf team will be delighted to assist
· Tee times between 12.10 & 20.00 are restricted to 2/3 balls every 10 minutes from 2 different households.
· A 3rd player can be added by calling or emailing the Golf shop & a member of the golf team will add the 3rd player in accordance with government & golf Ireland return to play guidelines.

finglashoop · 09-04-2021 06:57PM

Seve OB wrote: »

one of my clubs has emailed
2 balls only for most of the day with provisions for 3-4 balls in the evenings but must be booked through pro shop
9 holes only
4 bookings per member per week, only one at the weekend
no mention of competition
will be reviewed 9th may

elmgreen the same

also advise to use a computer when tee time opens cause chronogolf is absolute dog ****e

opinionated3 · 09-04-2021 07:04PM

Utterly idiotic rules. None of which will keep anyone safer than what they already are. We really are a bunch of cowardly sheep that accept any old rubbish in this country. Infuriating.

Seve OB · 09-04-2021 07:32PM

finglashoop wrote: »

elmgreen the same

also advise to use a computer when tee time opens cause chronogolf is absolute dog ****e

yes forgot to add that bit about chronograph

also no mention of qualifying scores being allowed/sign in on computer etc. as i said, they didn't mention competition at all
they previously insisted that the computer in shop had to be used to enter scores, i had pestered them before about using the how did i do app, but they weren't for moving and i don't know why.
i'll be at them again this time around if i see them update about posting scores

h2005 · 09-04-2021 08:14PM

ShivasIrons wrote: »

It's not trolling, there was a golf club in the south which had a function before Christmas, one of the members got the virus at the function and unfortunately passed away.

I am not going to name specific clubs or incidents. I think that is inappropriate. There are more then a few.

Rubbish. That has nothing to do with playing golf. Have you any other data or examples?

Kid Charlemagne · 09-04-2021 09:56PM

h2005 wrote: »

Rubbish. That has nothing to do with playing golf. Have you any other data or examples?

Agreed. Absolute tripe. "My wife's cousin's hairdresser's dog's best friend caught the covid from a rabid golfball blah blah blah"

OEP · 10-04-2021 12:42PM

Are driving ranges allowed to open on 26th?

10-04-2021 12:50PM

OEP wrote: »

Are driving ranges allowed to open on 26th?

Yes

manster · 10-04-2021 08:39PM

I hope that there will be some reductions in green fees for the more high end golf courses now that USA have been added to the quarantine list. Maybe August and September.

willabur · 10-04-2021 09:59PM

manster wrote: »

I hope that there will be some reductions in green fees for the more high end golf courses now that USA have been added to the quarantine list. Maybe August and September.

GUI rates accepted at tralee til end of July then they expect the yanks to come in. Fees back up to 240 or so

IHateNewShoes · 10-04-2021 10:03PM

willabur wrote: »

GUI rates accepted at tralee til end of July then they expect the yanks to come in. Fees back up to 240 or so

How much is the GUI rate? Do they have open comps in Tralee usually?

gypsy79 · 10-04-2021 10:08PM

OEP wrote: »

Are driving ranges allowed to open on 26th?

Yes, my club have said they are opening theirs anyway

willabur · 10-04-2021 10:25PM

IHateNewShoes wrote: »

How much is the GUI rate? Do they have open comps in Tralee usually?

110-130

ForeRight · 11-04-2021 08:37AM

2 weeks guys......

slingerz · 11-04-2021 09:19AM

IHateNewShoes wrote: »

How much is the GUI rate? Do they have open comps in Tralee usually?

They have scratch cups there every year

Sir montygom · 11-04-2021 10:10AM

NPHED & GUI missed the big opportunity to eradicate slow play ..... should be minimum 4 Balls ... your on the clock ... in golf club car park 5 mins before your tee time and must be gone from car park in 4hrs.... you have to walk in off the course no matter what hole your on at 3hrs 55min... 3hrs 30 for 3 balls , 3 15 for 2balls .... 1 balls go cold water swimming.. better for your head ðŸ€£....

No searching for balls ... drop approximately where other 3 players think is fairly close to landing area!
Ready golf .... players who finish rounds on or before allotted time get preferential tee times... slow joes at the back of the list ....... now where’s me feckn dryrobeðŸ€

The Big Easy · 11-04-2021 01:03PM

Still head scratchingly ridiculous that we can't play from tomorrow, but hey ho, on and on we go!

Finlay Harp · 11-04-2021 06:45PM

Driving ranges in the North open from tomorrow if anyone in the border counties fancied a trip.

11-04-2021 07:14PM

Finlay Harp wrote: »

Driving ranges in the North open from tomorrow if anyone in the border counties fancied a trip.

They've been open since the 1st, I was up last weekend.

kod12 · 12-04-2021 08:10AM

Does the Golf fitting centres open along the lines of retail as I know they are not open from the 26th

The_Kew_Tour · 12-04-2021 08:14AM

Are clubs accepting green fees in few weeks or is it just members only?

I’m joined to a club but tempted to give Tralee or Killarney a go if got chance

newport2 · 12-04-2021 08:40AM

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Are clubs accepting green fees in few weeks or is it just members only?

I’m joined to a club but tempted to give Tralee or Killarney a go if got chance

Initially from the 26th April, it's members only

Seve OB · 12-04-2021 09:28AM

lets lighten the mood a bit

what are you looking forward to most about the return to golf?
is it getting a bit of exercise, getting away from the wife and kids for a few hours, the smell of the cut grass, getting blown around the links on a windy day, working on the short game, smashing your first drive..... or just getting to play with your sticks and balls without anybody near you

and to darken it a little, what are you least looking forward to?
is it the first tee shot? is it the fear of not being able to find the rhythm and not being able to hit the ball as you used to, or is it the covid check in, the not being able to have a post round pint, or is it only being able to play 9, or worse, not getting your name on the sheet for the first week?

gypsy79 · 12-04-2021 09:49AM

Seve OB wrote: »

lets lighten the mood a bit

what are you looking forward to most about the return to golf?
is it getting a bit of exercise, getting away from the wife and kids for a few hours, the smell of the cut grass, getting blown around the links on a windy day, working on the short game, smashing your first drive..... or just getting to play with your sticks and balls without anybody near you

and to darken it a little, what are you least looking forward to?
is it the first tee shot? is it the fear of not being able to find the rhythm and not being able to hit the ball as you used to, or is it the covid check in, the not being able to have a post round pint, or is it only being able to play 9, or worse, not getting your name on the sheet for the first week?

I have a whoop and I can see from my numbers that my general health is SOOOOO much better when I am able to play golf. My HRV has increased every time I have been allowed back on the course.

Side effects to my oncology meds immediately fall away

Lets hope all the apps tell me is true BUT it is the hope that kills you

9 holes for a week is fine by me as I struggle building golf fitness. Booked in Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday first week. Will try add Monday following week to test back to back

12-04-2021 09:49AM

Seve OB wrote: »

lets lighten the mood a bit

what are you looking forward to most about the return to golf?
is it getting a bit of exercise, getting away from the wife and kids for a few hours, the smell of the cut grass, getting blown around the links on a windy day, working on the short game, smashing your first drive..... or just getting to play with your sticks and balls without anybody near you

and to darken it a little, what are you least looking forward to?
is it the first tee shot? is it the fear of not being able to find the rhythm and not being able to hit the ball as you used to, or is it the covid check in, the not being able to have a post round pint, or is it only being able to play 9, or worse, not getting your name on the sheet for the first week?

Was only getting to grips with my new driver before golf was put on hold. Be like starting over from scratch when I'm back at it.

A Shaved Duck? · 12-04-2021 10:00AM

Im looking forward to restarting the drive to single figures was going well and in the low teens and feeling good about my game before the lockdown.

Invested in a Cobra driver before lockdown which saw the course once. Took the plunge and ordered a set of Ben hogan Ptx Pro irons which are due to arrive in a week along with 2 brand new vokeys.

I will look the part.. all the gear and no idea.

youcancallmeal · 12-04-2021 10:09AM

Might sound strange but I'm just hoping to find my passion for playing golf again. My interest has dwindled since last September and right now I'm not even that excited about the return to golf, like if it was announced that return to golf was pushed out another month I wouldn't be too bothered. I remember after lockdown 1 last year I was chomping at the bit to get back out there. I think it's mainly down to finding other hobbies to fill my spare time.

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