Golfers champing at the bit to get out and play

Greenkeeper Michael McLaughlin waters a green at Ballyliffin Golf Club in Donegal yesterday. Picture: Stephen McCarthy

The Protocol for golfers is in place, as are the Government guidelines for Phase 1 of its roadmap out of Covid-19 lockdown. Yet while there is apparent confusion at the potential pitfalls and frustration for many who live more than five kilometres from their course, there is also the overwhelming sense of relief that there is a tee time waiting for all golfers in the not too distant future.