Golf clubs report high compliance upon return

Members needed to get used to new procedures as Tralee Golf Club reopened. Picture: Domnick Walsh/Eye Focus

So far so good. Golf clubs re-opened their gates across Ireland after eight weeks in lockdown today as apprehension about the potential pitfalls gave way to gratitude that members were acting responsibly.

With golf determined to play its part in a successful implementation of the Government’s Roadmap out of Covid-19 restrictions, the opening of courses to members living within five kilometres of their clubs was an opportunity to showcase the sport in the best possible light.