Mid Sussex golf clubs prepare for reopening

The government listed golf among sports that could be played from the middle of this week - though rules about not mixing with people outside your household remain in place.

It appears to open the way for golf clubs to reopen but they are being told to tread carefully.

And local clubs were hard at work on Monday working out their reopening strategy and rules for Wednesday (May 13).

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Phil Bonsall,secretary at Piltdown Golf Club said: “We will be open on Wednesday. We will be members only for the immediate future, and they all need to book in advance, and will be kept well spaced out on the course.

“As per the Prime Ministers advice our members can either play on their own or with other members of their household. We have quite a few husband and wives, and families who will be keen to play together.”

Pyecombe Golf Club have sent out a COVID-19 policy document to all members.

The policy says: “The overriding objective when returning to golf is that the game is played safely. England Golf recently coined the phrase ‘Play Safe Stay Safe’ which you’ll probably hear a lot.

“Our policy applies to your entire golfing experience, from arrival at the Club through to departure. In other words, it is not limited to conduct on the golf course.

“Throughout your time at the Club, please comply with the usual social distancing measures that we’re now all very familiar with.”

And managing secretary Geoff Wise added: “We’re now allowing two members from different households to play golf together - provided that they follow social distancing rules.”

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