Coronavirus: Scottish Golf urges clubs to work together at "extremely serious" time

Scottish Golf is urging member clubs to help each other by sharing "best practice" ideas in reacting to the coronavirus.

Scottish Golf has issued an update on the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Scottish Golf

The call from the governing body was made as it informed clubs it was taking COVID-19 "extremely seriously".

In an update on the pandemic, a press release said: "Our number one priority remains the safety and wellbeing of our community of golfers, clubs, volunteers and staff, ensuring that everyone is able to enjoy our great sport in a safe environment.

"We have been asked by clubs about potential financial assistance from Government in light of announcements made last week.

"At present, the Government have asked that you visit https://findbusinesssupport.gov.scot/ to access the latest support and advice.

"Scottish Golf remains committed to ensuring the appropriate representations take place to ensure the concerns of our golf clubs are heard.

"We are aware of clubs looking to put in place specific changes to their business operations as part of their response to COVID-19.

"In this regard, we would welcome clubs to share their best practice with Scottish Golf which will allow us to share it with the wider golfing community in Scotland.

"Scottish Golf are aware that this is a difficult and concerning time for everyone involved in our game and, to support everyone during this period, we have set up a new designated area on scottishgolf.org to ensure updates are clear and accessible to all."