Golf bodies welcome Govt easing of restrictions to allow reopening of courses on May 18

Golf’s governing bodies on Friday welcomed the Irish Government’s announcement on the easing of lockdown restrictions which will allow the reopening of courses on May 18.

Closed on the advice of Golf Ireland, the Golfing Union of Ireland and Irish Ladies Golf Union since March 24, courses in the Republic of Ireland will be able to reopen for play on a restricted basis a fortnight on Monday.