Members-only drive to get golf clubs out of lockdown
Golf clubs across the region are planning to reopen on a limited basis today, Friday May 29, following the latest Scottish Government guidance.
Lochgilphead Golf Club’s course will be open to members only in the first instance and members must pre-book tee times in line with Scottish Golf guidelines. Tee times can be booked on tee sheets at the door of the club. Anyone requiring an application form can contact enquiry@lochgilphead-golf.com
Ele Hunter of Lochgilphead Golf Club said: ‘Return to golf has been a long time coming but green keeping staff and volunteers have been busy on the course ensuring it is in tiptop condition, though the lovely warm dry weather which we all enjoyed was a challenge for our greens.
‘Players will see a slightly different course, with different rules to ensure we are adhering to the guidelines. There will be no benches around the course, no bins and compulsory putting with flags in, to name but a few.
‘It is hoped that as we move through the phases it won’t be too long until we can once again welcome visitors.
‘Similar to other small businesses, it has been a tough time for us financially and we would like to extend our thanks to the
‘It is hoped as we move through the phases it won’t be too long until we can once again welcome visitors.’
members who have supported the club through this difficult time.’
As reported in last week’s Argyllshire Advertiser, Tarbert Golf Club has also been spruced up during lockdown.
A reopening of the Glenralloch course from May 29, to members only, has since been announced.
Tarbert members are asked to follow the instructions in the starter hut at the first tee.
Good weather has helped volunteers and the part-time greenkeeper at Inveraray Golf Club get the course in great shape.
Speaking last week, Derek McCulloch of the club said: ‘We are planning to open on May 29, following the Scottish Golf guidleines.
‘We await the full guidance from Scottish Golf on what the format will be for play, however, we fully expect it to be similar to England and Wales, where it will be twoball groups maximum unless all players come from the same household.
‘This will probably result in no pairs competitions in the short-term.'