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09-04-2021 5:23pm

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.

Well I seen an article saying that someone got Covid in a park and died, we should close down all parks indefinitely.

Some logic.

HarryStuby · 09-04-2021 5:37pm

Folks anyone know of any golf courses open to non members in the Dublin/Kildare area?
Thanks

Seve OB · 09-04-2021 5:44pm

ShivasIrons wrote: »

I am trying to explain to you why the 2 household rule is there and also how it is possible to get golfers around a course efficiently in 2 balls but to be honest you don't seem to be interested in any explanations.

No golf club will lose members, the experience worldwide and in Ireland too is that golf is going through it's biggest boom ever with players flocking to clubs.

I also have never said that golf isn't safe. It is, but as NPHET have stated they are worried about activities around sport. Don't you think if clubs were willing to show that they would put in measures to mitigate against these that we might have been back to playing sooner?

Why not take a little paired back version to get to play sooner? Is really no competitions and 2 balls only that harsh? Would golfers have accepted 2 balls only, no competitions and no travelling beyond 5ks back in January if it meant they could play?

To be honest you sound like you work for are NPHET and are struggling to defend terrible decisions

thecomedian · 09-04-2021 5:47pm

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.

That’s not golf though.
That’s why pubs are closed. No one is saying that the clubhouse/bar should be open, they just want to be playing golf in a very large field.
I’ve seen the excuses about people saying the 5 km shouldn’t be extended because a person could stop at a shop on their way and get a coffee.

All a load of rubbish. Ban the sale of takeaway coffee if it’s a problem

thecomedian · 09-04-2021 5:50pm

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.

blue note · 09-04-2021 5:52pm

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

thecomedian · 09-04-2021 6:00pm

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 6:12pm

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 7:44pm

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 7:51pm

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 7:57pm

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 8:04pm

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 8:32pm

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 9:14pm

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 10:56pm

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 1:42pm

Are driving ranges allowed to open on 26th?

10-04-2021 1:50pm

OEP wrote: »

Are driving ranges allowed to open on 26th?

Yes

manster · 10-04-2021 9:39pm

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 10:59pm

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 11:03pm

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 11:08pm

OEP wrote: »

Are driving ranges allowed to open on 26th?

Yes, my club have said they are opening theirs anyway

willabur · 10-04-2021 11:25pm

IHateNewShoes wrote: »

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

110-130

ForeRight · 11-04-2021 9:37am

2 weeks guys......

slingerz · 11-04-2021 10:19am

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 11:10am

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 2:03pm

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

Finlay Harp · 11-04-2021 7:45pm

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

11-04-2021 8:14pm

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 9:10am

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 9:14am

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

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