A number of golf courses around Northamptonshire will reopen this week after a change in Government advice.
Many clubs have been closed since the lockdown was introduced on March 23.
But following Boris Johnson’s address to the nation on Sunday (May 10), many golf clubs are now planning to reopen.
The Prime Minister changed the coronavirus guidelines so that exercise is unlimited and that sport with members of your own household, or one member of another household, can resume if social distancing can be obeyed.
Golf governing body, The R&A, has backed the move to reopen golf courses and has released a set of guidelines on how to do so in accordance with Government advice.
Across Northamptonshire, there are several courses that have already confirmed a reopening date for this week.
Here are eight course that will open this week, along with the statements posted to the individual course’s website and details of the reopening.
5. Pytchley Lodge
Following the latest updates from the UK Government, we are extremely pleased to announce that we will be opening on Friday May 15. We will be taking bookings on Wednesday May 13 from 10am-4pm and Thursday May 14 from 11am-3pm. All tee times must be booked in advance with a member of staff. | other Photo: Google Maps
6. Rushden
Our course will be opening at 8am on Wednesday May 13, 2020. This will be for members only and tee times must be booked in advance. The clubhouse will remain closed for the next few weeks. | other Photo: Google Maps
7. Oundle
We are pleased to announce that from Wednesday we are open to members and their guests. Due to tee time restrictions at this stage we unfortunately cannot accept visitors. This situation is under constant review. | other Photo: Google Maps
8. Priors Hall, Corby
"Its time for Corbys keen golfers to Tee Off as Priors Hall Golf Course puts in all the right measures to reopen its gates tomorrow (Wednesday May 12), following its temporary closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic." The course also released a list of strict rules that need to be followed: - Pre-booking is essential, any golfers who dont book will be refused entry. - Single or two-balls comprising of individuals from different households. - Increase of ten minutes per tee time. - Card or contactless payment will be permitted only. - Social distancing rules will apply throughout the course and clubhouse and must be adhered too at all times. | other Photo: Google Maps