Golf courses
Golf courses should be opened for play as social distancing comes naturally during play. My local course is every day overrun with dog walkers, joggers, cyclists etc. I have counted over 100 on the course. I even had to chastise a family for playing football on the 18th green. The dog walkers seem to think it is acceptable to let their dogs off the lead to run around damaging the greens and pooing.
Why the contribution is important
The mental and physical wellbeing for thousands of people would be immeasurable. Especially the most vulnerable i.e. over 70's and people with underlying health issues who are currently shielding.
by Scunneredscot on May 08, 2020 at 08:19AM
Posted by beejay23 May 08, 2020 at 08:37
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Posted by CJLorimer May 08, 2020 at 08:49
For older people this might be their normal or only contact outside their home, closing off this minor socialising is surely detrimental to anyone's wellbeing.
The golf courses are very large areas of outdoor space and can easily be dual purpose areas for walking, running and golfing. All use can be at a social distance and all extra users can be given guidance as to the best way to use the open space.
Clubhouses can be no stop areas or with extra cleaning and social distancing some toilet facilities can be used for the members.
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Posted by Elliemay662 May 08, 2020 at 09:03
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Posted by Fenneke May 08, 2020 at 09:16
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Posted by JohnLyall May 08, 2020 at 09:41
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