Irish golf courses to close for six weeks in new Covid-19 lockdown

Golf clubs across Ireland have been told to close from midnight tonight for six weeks as part of the new national lockdown.
The decision to close courses in Ireland for six weeks was confirmed in a statement by the Golfing Union of IrelandThe decision to close courses in Ireland for six weeks was confirmed in a statement by the Golfing Union of Ireland
The decision to close courses in Ireland for six weeks was confirmed in a statement by the Golfing Union of Ireland

A statement issued by the GUI and ILGU confirmed the closure due to new level 5 Covid-19 rules.

It read: "Following intensive engagement over the past 48 hours, we have been informed this afternoon by Sport Ireland that, very regrettably golf clubs must close under the new level 5 restrictions.​

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"Essential course maintenance is permitted to continue under level 5. We have sought clarity on the issue as to whether ranges/practice facilities can remain open for exempted activities."

Earlier in the week, it was announced that golf courses in Wales will close for two-and-a-half weeks from this Friday as part of a ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown.

In Scotland, the only effect of new restrictions in recent weeks has been clubhouses in the Central Belt, as well as Ayrshire and Arran, being forced to close as part of rules in force for the hospitality industry.

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