GOLFERS can return to courses across England from Wednesday, following Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announcement last night.

Players will only be able to take part with others from within their household, or on their own, in the continuing coronavirus pandemic.

Clubs in Warrington are now carefully considering how and when they can reopen for business safely.

 



 

 

England Golf have issued caution to all those looking to return to action though.

"It is important to stress that this remains an extremely difficult situation throughout the UK and we are acutely aware that many lives have been lost to the Covid-19 pandemic," says a statement.

"The effects of the virus will continue to be felt for a long time to come.

"As a sport we must work together to resume play responsibly. We must ensure that the safety and wellbeing of everyone involved from golfers, to club staff and greenkeepers is maintained at all times.

"Golf clubs and golfers have observed the lockdown very well and must keep it up and act responsibly as play resumes."

The statement adds: "We recently provided documents giving guidance on operations and resuming play and golf clubs should consider this carefully as they restart their businesses.

"We also provided Essential Maintenance Guidelines to help greenkeepers to prepare their courses for play.

"We are seeking further clarification from the Government regarding other golf-related facilities.

"The pandemic has already had a substantial impact on golf clubs and venues and the focus will soon turn to trying to recover from the crisis. As a group we will continue to do all we can to provide support and guidance in that effort."