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Northern Ireland gets green light to reopen golf courses

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.

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