William H. Bonney Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Prestonfield are offering free rounds TIL the end of March and mortonhall are offering rounds for £20. This was on Facebook so it could be bullshit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 On 18/03/2020 at 15:27, Irufushi said: All my clubs competitions cancelled, fees due end of the month.... still charging full amount. Not sure I’ll even bother. Some clubs have a date you must indicate not renewing by, otherwise someone is liable for the fees. Mine does. Worth checking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 16 minutes ago, Victorian said: Not even on my mind right now. My only thought is to cram in my 3 cards in the late part of the season. Club's shut down now and I can't see the April to July competitions taking place. By the time I play golf next it might be about 10 months of a break since my last game. I'll be playing until the government tell us not to. Scottish Golf still advising people to play golf (with measures taken) given the risk is tiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 Just now, hmfc_liam06 said: I'll be playing until the government tell us not to. Scottish Golf still advising people to play golf (with measures taken) given the risk is tiny. Yeah there's no particular risk but I'm not inclined to bother. I might get some games in the summer right enough. Club has been mothballed with quite a long shut down forecast. I can't see it re-opening until August myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 20 minutes ago, Victorian said: Yeah there's no particular risk but I'm not inclined to bother. I might get some games in the summer right enough. Club has been mothballed with quite a long shut down forecast. I can't see it re-opening until August myself. You're a member at Leven? Not aware of the course closing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 11 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said: You're a member at Leven? Not aware of the course closing? No. My club is shut. Course open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 41 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said: I'll be playing until the government tell us not to. Scottish Golf still advising people to play golf (with measures taken) given the risk is tiny. Yep. A golf course seems like a really safe place to be! Don't have to touch the pins or rakes and I only use my gloved hand to take the ball out the hole. Just hope the greenskeepers can still carry on working and keeping the courses playable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 Some courses are bound to suffer manpower issues and will be difficult to prepare. Some might end up going a bit reclaimed by nature. I have been wondering how much of a challenge it will be to retrieve a course after this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Thor Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Dunbar this morning for me. Clubhouse and pro shop closed and all measures taken by the club, whi have been brilliantly proactive 👍 Looks a decent morning too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 9 hours ago, Ray Gin said: Yep. A golf course seems like a really safe place to be! Don't have to touch the pins or rakes and I only use my gloved hand to take the ball out the hole. Just hope the greenskeepers can still carry on working and keeping the courses playable. That's the only issue really. If our greenkeepers (there is only 2 of them) had to go into self isolation then we could struggle. In these times though, course improvement should go out the window and the sole focus should be on keeping the greens up to scratch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 28 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said: That's the only issue really. If our greenkeepers (there is only 2 of them) had to go into self isolation then we could struggle. In these times though, course improvement should go out the window and the sole focus should be on keeping the greens up to scratch. How did you play yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Just now, Harry Potter said: How did you play yesterday. Carded my best ever round to par (+9). Was +2 front 9 but the wind picked up a bit back 9 with pretty much every hole into it. Had 12 putts on the front 9, honestly couldn't miss at time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said: Carded my best ever round to par (+9). Was +2 front 9 but the wind picked up a bit back 9 with pretty much every hole into it. Had 12 putts on the front 9, honestly couldn't miss at time Well done Liam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, Harry Potter said: Well done Liam. Cheers HP. Got a competition today so watch me card a +20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 1 minute ago, hmfc_liam06 said: Cheers HP. Got a competition today so watch me card a +20 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John mcCartney Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 19 hours ago, hmfc_liam06 said: You're a member at Leven? Not aware of the course closing? Liam ,the couse is not closed mate. LGS clubhouse is closed although locker rooms and toilets are open for use. I can imagine likewise at Thistle next door...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 2 hours ago, John mcCartney said: Liam ,the couse is not closed mate. LGS clubhouse is closed although locker rooms and toilets are open for use. I can imagine likewise at Thistle next door...... Aye I didn't think Leven was closed. Lundin isn't either. In fact, not heard of any Fife course close. Out for 18 again tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 11 hours ago, hmfc_liam06 said: Aye I didn't think Leven was closed. Lundin isn't either. In fact, not heard of any Fife course close. Out for 18 again tomorrow. The catering at Balbirnie is still looking to operate. The plan is to simply call ahead with an order and it can then be collected from side door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 11 hours ago, hmfc_liam06 said: Aye I didn't think Leven was closed. Lundin isn't either. In fact, not heard of any Fife course close. Out for 18 again tomorrow. The catering at Balbirnie is still looking to operate. The plan is to simply call ahead with an order and it can then be collected from side door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joondalupjambo Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Dumbarnie update. They are going to hold Fife Golf days, my understanding this will be where a Fife club is contacted and offered an allocation of more or less a full day of tee times at vastly reduced rates. It does note the Fife Golf days on their website on the Play Dumbarnie/Fife Residents page. It is if you are a member of a Fife Golf club, not just a Fife Resident so having it on this page could be a bit misleading. Word is that it will a lot, lot less than 94 quid a round, so if you are a member of a Fife Golf Club it might be worth while finding out from your club Secretary if the club has been contacted and if they are aware of this prior to booking. It might not be all Fife Golf Clubs, perhaps just the bigger ones, no idea but worth checking. The only downside could be that so many club members want to play on the day that a club needs to do a draw if not enough tee times are offered, again no idea of any of the details but I certainly would think that could happen if applications were high. The above kind of makes sense given the circumstances because you just cannot imagine the overseas players coming this year and if Dumbarnie does open it will need income and as much as it can get to offset all it's outgoings given it is in set up year. Also lots of clubs now using inverted cups on the greens so that nobody has to touch the flag sticks, you only need to putt and hit the cup. Sensible move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Played yesterday. Group of 4 old guys in their late 60s/70s in front of us taking the pins out on every hole, picking them up with ungloved hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 6 hours ago, joondalupjambo said: Dumbarnie update. They are going to hold Fife Golf days, my understanding this will be where a Fife club is contacted and offered an allocation of more or less a full day of tee times at vastly reduced rates. It does note the Fife Golf days on their website on the Play Dumbarnie/Fife Residents page. It is if you are a member of a Fife Golf club, not just a Fife Resident so having it on this page could be a bit misleading. Word is that it will a lot, lot less than 94 quid a round, so if you are a member of a Fife Golf Club it might be worth while finding out from your club Secretary if the club has been contacted and if they are aware of this prior to booking. It might not be all Fife Golf Clubs, perhaps just the bigger ones, no idea but worth checking. The only downside could be that so many club members want to play on the day that a club needs to do a draw if not enough tee times are offered, again no idea of any of the details but I certainly would think that could happen if applications were high. The above kind of makes sense given the circumstances because you just cannot imagine the overseas players coming this year and if Dumbarnie does open it will need income and as much as it can get to offset all it's outgoings given it is in set up year. Also lots of clubs now using inverted cups on the greens so that nobody has to touch the flag sticks, you only need to putt and hit the cup. Sensible move. Interesting! I'll bring this up at our meeting tomorrow. Re the cups, it's totally bizarre and off-putting. Played Glenrothes Open yesterday and they had cups inverted. Plus I don't think it makes much of a difference, you can still remove a ball from the cup without them being inverted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joondalupjambo Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 1 hour ago, hmfc_liam06 said: Interesting! I'll bring this up at our meeting tomorrow. Re the cups, it's totally bizarre and off-putting. Played Glenrothes Open yesterday and they had cups inverted. Plus I don't think it makes much of a difference, you can still remove a ball from the cup without them being inverted. The point is for clubs they need to invert the cup high enough so players putt and claim putt by simply hitting the cup. If folk are either handling the flag stick or picking up the ball from the cup that is not enough because others follow on and touch a possibly infected area and then they, without fail naturally touch their face. Players may not like it but it needs to be changed to this way or complaints will follow and that could be ammo that people need to criticise the golf clubs. After all it is only for a short time and for the greater good I guess. To be honest the way things are heading it will not matter because if folk do not follow the social distancing requests we will all be in lock down shortly anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 6 hours ago, Ray Gin said: Played yesterday. Group of 4 old guys in their late 60s/70s in front of us taking the pins out on every hole, picking them up with ungloved hands. When I'm n holiday in Tenerife each year, I talk to this old guy. He owns this company https://www.fairwayproductsonline.co.uk/ He was showing some of the stuff last year and I looked at this and thought, why would anyone buy that? Yesterday, I was wishing I had one. https://www.fairwayproductsonline.co.uk/rakes-(general-and-specialist)/mini-rake There was no way that I was touching a pin or rake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gorgie Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Played Innerleithen yesterday with my dad. Great weather for it. From what i seen everyone was doing their part to keep safe. Only seen groups of 2, flags were kept in with the upside down cups, safe distance kept between people while walking. At the end we just tapped putters. If people can stick to doing things like that, hopefully there will be no need to stop us playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) Played the Old Course at St Andrews on Friday, what a great day for golf. It was the shorter tees but played the front 9 in 3 under and really should have been 5 under having missed two 4ft putts for birdies! The back 9 was a lot harder with the road hole causing me to shed some man tears - but still managed a 75 on my first game there and would definitely have taken that on the first tee! I must say that if it wasn't so famous, it wouldn't even make the top 20 courses in Scotland. Yes its nice coming over the little bridge on the 18th, but as a golf course, its not that great. Played the Kittocks at Fairmont on the Saturday - got it for £36 through golf now - https://www.golfnow.co.uk/tee-times/hot-deals#date=Mar+23+2020 and thought it was brilliant. Obviously, no pins touched, and social distancing was followed! Edited March 23, 2020 by Bigsmak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joondalupjambo Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) Scottish Golf recommending clubs close their locker rooms and caddy stores, ours now shutting on Sunday 29th to give folk time to take out their personal belongings, clubs, caddy cars etc. However course to remain open. Apparently some courses have closed and some are open. Make of that what you will. To me a waste of effort by our club and our Committee should just say we are closing course. Yeah come for your personal stuff etc. but this is all too wishy washy because lock down seems inevitable. Edited March 23, 2020 by joondalupjambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 That'll be that then lads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John mcCartney Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Surely t.f golf is covered by `exercise` ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Unless limited to 2 max per tee slot? Golf is my daily exercise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 It's very unclear as to whether or not golf is part of the exercise point - mentioned walking/running but didn't mention any sports. Also, gatherings of two was not directly related to exercise. Further, the exercise part was limited to people within your household so that then contrasts the 2 people gatherings part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John mcCartney Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 what a load of Tom fecking Kite,theres Leven Links closed now........... Utter bollocks this re avin a game,its exercise ffs. You dont need any punter beside you when out on a course neither..... Gutted btw, as you may gather hehe............................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 27 minutes ago, John mcCartney said: what a load of Tom fecking Kite,theres Leven Links closed now........... Utter bollocks this re avin a game,its exercise ffs. You dont need any punter beside you when out on a course neither..... Gutted btw, as you may gather hehe............................ Official? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Would think that golf will be classed as a non essential business. Just heard that the West at N Berwick is closed. Problems I would imagine in maintenance as green staff will need to be at home. Could be lots of rough when it all re-opens - even on the greens!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Yea, no greenkeepers , no golf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Gullane is closed. Email from SGU advising all courses to close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 A lot of contradicting info coming out this morning. Michael Gove on GMB this morning providing unclear guidance regarding construction workers and children with split households. Live reporter outside Scotland Yard then stated that golf could be played if playing alone or with members of same household. This is what causes problems as inconsistent views start filtering out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Course closed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 I would like to think, that greenstaff could get special dispensation as key workers. This could cover all GC, stately homes, public parks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 I normally play by myself, nae mates . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John mcCartney Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 No pins on the greens at Old Course,Musselburgh. Im sure things will sweeten off at some point,surely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 4 hours ago, Samuel Camazzola said: A lot of contradicting info coming out this morning. Michael Gove on GMB this morning providing unclear guidance regarding construction workers and children with split households. Live reporter outside Scotland Yard then stated that golf could be played if playing alone or with members of same household. This is what causes problems as inconsistent views start filtering out. I think the SGU directive clears that one up for us mate. Think there might be a market for golf re-hab clinics going forward Instead of the Betty Ford Clinic., might see a chain of Tiger Woods clinics opening ( he has got first hand experience obviously)🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Thor Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Dunbar took the decision straight away last night. On the up side it'll give the course a good rest👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everybody Loves Baz! Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Received an email from our club captain sayin if we play alone or one other, our course will stay open as long as possible. Obviously the holes have been risen, no rakes, no ball washers etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 20 minutes ago, Everybody Loves Baz! said: Received an email from our club captain sayin if we play alone or one other, our course will stay open as long as possible. Obviously the holes have been risen, no rakes, no ball washers etc etc. Brave or irresponsible stance depending on your view. Extract from Scottish Golf: While golf is an outdoor sport that allows players to exercise in the fresh air, the message to all of us is clear, we must stay home and play our part in containing the spread of COVID-19. With this in mind, Scottish Golf asks that all golfers in Scotland refrain from golfing until further notice. We understand that this advice will have a significant impact on golf clubs across the country and we will continue to consult with industry partners to provide clubs with all information and support possible during this time of deep uncertainty. Whilst this is hard to accept for some (including myself), complying with the request should lead to a quicker resumption for us all. It does appear that maintenance work is allowed so at least the courses should be in good shape when we return. Stay Safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 13 minutes ago, merrymac said: Brave or irresponsible stance depending on your view. Extract from Scottish Golf: While golf is an outdoor sport that allows players to exercise in the fresh air, the message to all of us is clear, we must stay home and play our part in containing the spread of COVID-19. With this in mind, Scottish Golf asks that all golfers in Scotland refrain from golfing until further notice. We understand that this advice will have a significant impact on golf clubs across the country and we will continue to consult with industry partners to provide clubs with all information and support possible during this time of deep uncertainty. Whilst this is hard to accept for some (including myself), complying with the request should lead to a quicker resumption for us all. It does appear that maintenance work is allowed so at least the courses should be in good shape when we return. Stay Safe. Goid to hear that course maintenance will be continued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, Samuel Camazzola said: Goid to hear that course maintenance will be continued. Indeed - chipping from the rough ON the greens might have been difficult !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Just now, merrymac said: Indeed - chipping from the rough ON the greens might have been difficult !! Ive been chipping in the garden after taking inspiration from Harrington's online masterclasses. Come the time when we return to the course, I'm hoping my short game is sharp. 🤞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Just now, Samuel Camazzola said: Ive been chipping in the garden after taking inspiration from Harrington's online masterclasses. Come the time when we return to the course, I'm hoping my short game is sharp. 🤞 I am gonna be totally confused and tied in knots with the amount of instructional stuff I am watching. God help me after a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Paddy's stuff has been good. Short and not too technical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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