I would like to call on the Northern Ireland executive to reconsider their ongoing and unnecessary closure of golf courses in Northern Ireland. 

While keeping these courses closed they are denying thousands of golfers a safe place to gain exercise and maintain good mental health. 

When lockdown ended for golf last May,all golfers had to adhere to strict regulations regarding to the Covid 19 and did so without much hassle, quickly adopting to the new rules and regulations.

These include.

Players arriving no more than ten minutes before their allotted tee time and leaving straight after their game is finished with no congregating in car parks after.

Tee times spaced at 10 minute intervals and to be booked online.

No touching of pins or any on course equipment at any time. 

No more than two players per tee time,unless players are from the same household.

I really don't see how it would be much different this time around.

Meanwhile in parks all over Northern Ireland people are teeming though paths, playgrounds and car parks to get much needed fresh air and exercise while golf courses all over the country are sadly lying empty. 

This would be a great shame if was allowed to continue. 

Another fear for many courses would be the uncertainty of return dates and further lockdowns.

As you might know that most golf clubs rely heavily upon member subscriptions to just break even and should this forced closure continue it could possibly have a serious impact on future renewals with players losing interest in the sport (even temporary) could have a devastating impact in the survival of clubs in the very near future.