More than 100,000 people have signed a new petition calling for golf courses to remain open during the latest lockout in England; Golf facilities have been closed several times during a coronavirus pandemic
Le Ali Stafford
Last updated: 07/01/21 12:12 pm
Golf courses will be closed at the latest lock-in in England
Graeme McDowell and Lee Westwood are among golfers supporting a petition to reopen golf courses during a lock-up debate in parliament.
An online petition was launched shortly after Prime Minister Boris Johnson put England under national arrest on Monday, the third in 10 months, in a bid to fight the release of Covid-19.
The latest petition to postpone the closure in England, put forward by Paul Marton, has received more than 100,000 signatures – the number required for debate in parliament – in less than 48 hours.
Closed courses are currently being conducted throughout locking
Golf courses and driving ranges are among the sports facilities ordered to close in England as part of the tighter restrictions, although outdoor exercise is allowed once a day and can take place with one person from another family.
Courses in Scotland will remain open for golfing under strict conditions, with two players from up to two families allowed to play at a “close to home” venue, while clubs in England are currently set to close for at least the next one. six weeks.
I think this is something worth supporting in the UK. With proper safety measures, golf is a sport that can be easily operated in these difficult times. Great for exercise and general well-being. https://t.co/ph97QBnAFZ
– Graeme McDowell (@Graeme_McDowell) January 5, 2021
Titled “Allow golf to be played with appropriate safety measures”, the petition states: “The Government should allow golf courses to remain open at the time of lockout, and any future restrictions.
“Shops and clubhouses can close, but courses should be allowed to stay open, with social distance in place.
“The risk of Covid being spread out is lower outside, so there’s no reason to stop golfing. It provides important exercise for many people and has a number of mental health benefits. stop golfing. “
0:45 UK Active chief executive Huw Edwards says some facilities will not survive the third lockout.
Golf courses were among the first sports facilities to reopen after the first lock across the UK in March, before being closed again for the four-week lock in November.
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