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HOLES FILLED IN ON COURSE TO STOP GOLFING COVID LOCKDOWN BREAKERS

GOLFERS breaking lockdown rules to keep playing will now find it hard to practice their putting as Coventry City Council is removing holes from the greens at a city golf course.

The council has decided to fill in the holes at Allesley Park’s golf course after residents complained of people continuing to play despite Government rules to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

Photos sent to us even show people taking bags full of clubs to the park.

One resident told us that golfers are playing at Allesley Park “every day” as they “feel safe to chance it due to low patrol coverage”.

They said: “Golfers have got that cocky that they are now taking their golf bags around with them rather than a couple of clubs.

“People’s inconsiderate attitude to others during lockdown is on show here.”

Under Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of lockdown, golf courses could reopen from March 29.

A spokesman for Coventry City Council said: “Throughout the pandemic our parks and open spaces have remained open, providing a valuable contribution to physical and mental wellbeing for local people.

“In response to Government guidelines, the golf course at Allesley Park has been closed.

“However, a very small number of people have been attempting to use it.

“To assist in preventing this, we will be temporarily removing the green holes.

“These will be put back once golf courses are able to open again.

“Our parks team and Covid advisors are also on site to remind park visitors about the importance of following the rules and complying with all guidance.

“Our parks and open spaces have been very busy and the vast majority of people have adhered to all of the guidance in place.”