England Golf will offer nomad players an official handicap this year, the governing body’s chief executive has confirmed. Jeremy Tomlinson told NCG’s From the Clubhouse podcast the sport would “not be looking after its future well enough if we are not connecting with all golfers”. He revealed England Golf were working with stakeholders, and other […] The post England Golf: Official handicaps will be offered to independent golfers appeared first on National Club Golfer.
England Golf chief executive Jeremy Tomlinson has revealed he does not expect courses to reopen before coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the country are eased. Speaking to NCG’s From the Clubhouse podcast, he said the governing body were directing their efforts into ensuring “a safe return of golf when it can”. In the wake of the […] The post England Golf: We have reopening dates in mind – but we must respect the lockdown appeared first on National Club Golfer.
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Is this a sign that golf could be re-opening before lockdown ends? Let's hope so Is this a sign that golf could be re-opening before lockdown ends? Let's hope so This article Could This Pave The Way For Golf Re-Opening In England? appeared first on Golf Monthly.
Golf is allowed in Scotland during the current lockdown, but the sport is not allowed anywhere else in the UK Golf is allowed in Scotland during the current lockdown, but the sport is not allowed anywhere else in the UK This article Why Are Golf Courses Open In Scotland But Not England? appeared first on Golf Monthly.
A new petition to keep golf courses open and for the sport to be played during lockdown in England has been launched. Paul Marton’s call, which has attracted more than 1,300 signatures since clubs across the nation were instructed to close on Monday night, is being hosted on Parliament’s Petitions website. Titled “Allow golf to […] The post Third time lucky? New petition asks for golf courses to remain open in lockdown appeared first on National Club Golfer.
The UK Government has announced the closure of all golf courses and driving ranges in England with immediate effect as part of its third national lockdown measures.
Are you allowed to use the fringe as the nearest fairway reference point when taking relief? Fear not: Rules Guy has the answer. The post Rules Guy: When taking relief, can the fringe be used as the nearest fairway reference point? appeared first on Golf.
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Just how much loose impediment can you remove if you find your ball in a hazard filled with debris? Rules Guy has the answer. The post Rules Guy: Is there a limit to how much loose impediment you can remove in a hazard? appeared first on Golf.
In my mind it’s always Jack Nicklaus putting his arm around Tony Jacklin. In reality it’s usually Suzann Pettersen going off on one at the Solheim Cup. Get a concession wrong and you’re basically lighting a fuse. It’s also fertile ground for anyone engaged in the dark arts of match play. So I was delighted […] The post Rules of Golf explained: Help! I thought my opponent conceded my putt appeared first on National Club Golfer.
