Golf Lockdown Discussion ** No discussion of breaking Restrictions **

John Divney

benji79 wrote: »

Worst thing they could do. Right or wrong decision regardless if you don’t follow it things will get a lot worse and the lockdown could be stretched into new year.

Go along and at least courses might be open for a few Xmas comps or something

The December weather has been decent last couple years so could be something to look forward to , make the best of it

That’s what was said the last time and everyone went along without a whimper even though it was as daft then as it is now. I wish them well. Probably back down once the Karen patrol in the media ruins them

benji79

John Divney wrote: »

That’s what was said the last time and everyone went along without a whimper even though it was as daft then as it is now. I wish them well. Probably back down once the Karen patrol in the media ruins them

Yes and last time everyone got back playing and then a few competitions were phased in. That’s best case scenario now too so go with it I feel ya only option

Don’t accept it and all you show is clubs and members can’t be trusted to follow guidelines and you prove the point that they’re fully correct to close everything down

John Divney

benji79 wrote: »

Yes and last time everyone got back playing and then a few competitions were phased in. That’s best case scenario now too so go with it I feel ya only option

Don’t accept it and all you show is clubs and members can’t be trusted to follow guidelines and you prove the point that they’re fully correct to close everything down

They already showed they could be trusted it’s like trying to appease a psycho parent at this stage

benji79

John Divney wrote: »

They already showed they could be trusted it’s like trying to appease a psycho parent at this stage

I believe a lot of people showed they couldn’t be trusted. Friends of mine were travelling over 30km to play. They’re responsible people and were doing no harm as such but technically they weren’t following what was asked. And there were thousands more like them. As a result they were in places and interacting with people which wouldn’t have happened if guidelines was followed as it was laid out

John Divney

benji79 wrote: »

I believe a lot of people showed they couldn’t be trusted. Friends of mine were travelling over 30km to play. They’re responsible people and were doing no harm as such but technically they weren’t following what was asked. And there were thousands more like them. As a result they were in places and interacting with people which wouldn’t have happened if guidelines was followed as it was laid out

And fat head from the EU, Brian Hayes and some gob****e from the Supreme Court couldn’t be trusted. Nothing to do with the golf clubs providing they could be trusted to provide safe excersise. And the Government had the Airports open in that last lockdown, I think that was hardly on golf courses or Irish players.

BringBackMick

Dare I say it... I will vote Sinn Fein next election....


I feel a bit dirty saying it... but this government are a disgusting disgrace..... more back bone in a squirrel

I thought Leo had some sense but jesus.

We cannot let the 3 stooges ruin our country for much longer

finglashoop

BringBackMick wrote: »

Dare I say it... I will vote Sinn Fein next election....


I feel a bit dirty saying it... but this government are a disgusting disgrace..... more back bone in a squirrel

I thought Leo had some sense but jesus.

We cannot let the 3 stooges ruin our country for much longer

Leo is very much out for himself

BringBackMick

At the moment the situation is....' I cant so why can you? '

doublej

Can anyone point out which law would be broken if a paid up member of a club situated less than 5k from his/her home played a game on their own or with one other person?

John Divney

doublej wrote: »

Can anyone point out which law would be broken if a paid up member of a club situated less than 5k from his/her home played a game on their own or with one other person?

Thats why the GUI needed to put legal pressure on, the squeaky wheel gets the grease in this country that's why kids are allowed do whatever they want because the parents went mental.

prawnsambo

benji79 wrote: »

I believe a lot of people showed they couldn’t be trusted. Friends of mine were travelling over 30km to play. They’re responsible people and were doing no harm as such but technically they weren’t following what was asked. And there were thousands more like them. As a result they were in places and interacting with people which wouldn’t have happened if guidelines was followed as it was laid out

There were people from Dublin playing in my club in another county last weekend. We've had problems with golf societies prominent in the media. Unfortunately golf got too high a profile for the wrong reasons. Not the fault of golf clubs, but people just were taking the p1ss. Politically toxic I'm afraid.

First Up

BringBackMick wrote:

Dare I say it... I will vote Sinn Fein next election....

Now there's a thought. Sinn Fein running on a platform of granting golfers exemption from Covid restrictions.

That's sure to energise their base.

prawnsambo

First Up wrote: »

Now there's a thought. Sinn Fein running on a platform of granting golfers exemption from Covid restrictions.

That's sure to energise their base.

Ah sure doesn't Mary-Lou send her kids to a private school? They're getting quite comfortable are the Shinners. They'll be playing golf next.

Seve OB

Lads
Just thinking out loud here. what if we ditched the clubs altogether for the next 6 weeks or so.
im sure most of us have an aul hurl or a hockey stick lying around the gaff.
individual training on the golf course?


if hockey is fine for individual training training, i really can't fathom why golf isn't.

John Divney

Seve OB wrote: »

Lads
Just thinking out loud here. what if we ditched the clubs altogether for the next 6 weeks or so.
im sure most of us have an aul hurl or a hockey stick lying around the gaff.
individual training on the golf course?


if hockey is fine for individual training training, i really can't fathom why golf isn't.

Hockey Ireland has more representation and juice than the GUI lol. What a ****ing joke

Keano

Seve OB wrote: »

Lads
Just thinking out loud here. what if we ditched the clubs altogether for the next 6 weeks or so.
im sure most of us have an aul hurl or a hockey stick lying around the gaff.
individual training on the golf course?


if hockey is fine for individual training training, i really can't fathom why golf isn't.

Only kids can train like in the GAA. No adult outside of elite

Local Area Man

Hoboo wrote: »

...including a fresh registration beating the same drum...

Looking at the replies on this thread, I'm sorry I bothered.

John Divney

Keano wrote: »

Only kids can train like in the GAA. No adult outside of elite

Wrong, look at the individual training.

Seve OB

Keano wrote: »

Only kids can train like in the GAA. No adult outside of elite

hockey have said individual training is allowed
they have also said kids up to age 15 can train in pods

DeanAustin

John Divney wrote: »

Wrong, look at the individual training.

All their facilities are closed from level 3-5. So not like they can go to the hockey pitch and train.

Isn't that the same as me heading out onto the green in front of my house and hitting a few chips? No one is stopping me doing that.

John Divney

DeanAustin wrote: »

All their facilities are closed from level 3-5. So not like they can go to the hockey pitch and train.

Isn't that the same as me heading out onto the green in front of my house and hitting a few chips? No one is stopping me doing that.

No they aren't they are open for games for the clubs (behind closed doors) Wtf is an elite hockey team anyway.

wally79

doublej wrote: »

Can anyone point out which law would be broken if a paid up member of a club situated less than 5k from his/her home played a game on their own or with one other person?

Genuine question here, Would the clubs want that?

As in would it make economic sense for them to have to keep the course in playable condition, undertake sanitising routines, police the 5k limit and whatever else they need to do for the % of their members that live within 5k?

I’m sure there are some urban clubs where it would work but not sure nationwide how it would look.

DeanAustin

John Divney wrote: »

No they aren't they are open for games for the clubs (behind closed doors) Wtf is an elite hockey team anyway.

The link you posted says no matches are allowed from levels 3-5.

lettuce97

For the people trying to compare to GAA, hockey, etc - would you honestly be placated if the GUI came out and said that school aged children and elite (eg West of Ireland, etc, level) could go ahead and play, but you still couldn't?

John Divney

DeanAustin wrote: »

The link you posted says no matches are allowed from levels 3-5.

Kids and Elite can do what they want

bustercherry

I’m still not over it but at least I appear to have skipped the anger phase of grief

lettuce97

lettuce97 wrote: »

For the people trying to compare to GAA, hockey, etc - would you honestly be placated if the GUI came out and said that school aged children and elite (eg West of Ireland, etc, level) could go ahead and play, but you still couldn't?

That said, I've just seen on Tennis Ireland's twitter that outdoor tennis is allowed "for exercise purposes only". Hand me a pitchfork, I'm off to GUI HQ...

John Divney

lettuce97 wrote: »

That said, I've just seen on Tennis Ireland's twitter that outdoor tennis is allowed "for exercise purposes only". Hand me a pitchfork, I'm off to GUI HQ...

They are getting absolutely mullered on Twitter. Not exactly a dynamic organisation is it.

DeanAustin

John Divney wrote: »

Kids and Elite can do what they want

Consistent with other similar sports so. Don't think I'll become an elite hockey player if I take it up now so I'm stuck chipping balls on the green outside my house.

CalamariFritti

I didn't agree with it in March and I obviously don't agree with it now.

Some people will try to find reason behind it. I think saying no golf will have any kind of impact on the covid spread is a long stretch. Reasons for this must be elsewhere. Someone will say I'm missing the bigger picture or so. Maybe I am.

I'm disappointed but not surprised. At all.