Golf will be allowed under the Northern Ireland Executive's updated guidelines
Northern Ireland golf courses will be allowed to reopen from April 1 as the country moves to Step 2 of its ‘reopening pathway’.
A PGA statement has revealed that, from that date:
- Northern Ireland golf courses can reopen for two balls and four balls with people from two households, but clubhouses must remain closed. Toilet facilities are permitted.
- Fitting and indoor studios must remain closed, while driving ranges can open if they are outdoor
- Coaching is not permitted and retail must remain closed. Contactless click and collect delivery is permitted.
- Both indoor and outdoor hospitality must remain closed but takeaway is allowed.
- Travel is permitted within 10 miles.
From April 12, and subject to ratification from the Northern Irish Executive, the country’s stay at home requirement will be replaced with a ‘stay local’ message.
For golf, the PGA say that means:
- Coaching is permitted outside in groups of up to 15 people.
- Fitting and indoor studios must remain closed
- Retail must remain closed but contactless click and collect delivery is permitted.
- Both indoor and outdoor hospitality must remain closed but takeaway is allowed.
- Travel is permitted within 10 miles.