A resource for real-time updates about golf industry news and information related to COVID-19. With over 9,000 golf course partners worldwide, we aim to keep you informed as we move through these challenging times, together.
HEADLINES FROM THIS PAST WEEK:
May 11th, 2020
- GolfMagic: Ireland outlines 5-phase plan for safe resumption of golf
- R&A: Response from UK golf bodies to PM announcement
- The Golf Business: Reopened golf clubs across Europe are busy but struggling with new rules
- WTOP-TV: Golf courses in Montgomery Co. reopen with new rules
- Big Island Now: Hilo municipal golf course to reopen
- The Herald News: Strict guidelines in place, Cape golfers get rolling again
- Fox61: West Hartford golf courses back in the swing of things – at a distance
May 12th, 2020
- MyTwinTiers.com: Local golf course shows state officials how they can protect golfers
- BBC: How will golf differ when courses reopen in England?
- The Hill: Eric Trump invites golfers to Trump golf courses reopened with restrictions
- The Irish Times: Golf clubs not expected to police 5km restriction when they reopen
- New Hampshire Union Leader: Golf returns with good-natured banter and new rules on the greens
- Sky Sports: Golfers in England permitted to play with people from outside own household from Wednesday
- The New York Times: Golf: Season to tee off with KLPGA Championship in South Korea, but without fans
- Lexington Wicked Local: Links open in Lexington once again
May 13th, 2020
- Click-on Detroit: Fore! English golf courses reopen in modest lockdown easing
- The Washington Times: Golf courses open in all 50 states, but D.C. golfers still waiting
- Associated Press: Golf’s soft opening has Arizona event, made-for-TV matches
- The Sun: From one golfer to another: be sensible
- CBS Sports: PGA Tour’s 2020 start represents a huge opportunity for golf within American sports culture
- KMTR-TV: Bandon Dunes Golf Course reopens and introduces new Sheep Ranch Course
- Gainesville Daily Register: Chickasaw Nation extends casino closures to May 29
May 14th, 2020
- Toronto Sun: Ontario golf courses set to open this weekend
- Bloomberg: How golf courses are playing through social distancing
- Montreal Gazette: Quebec to allow golf, tennis; Legault vows to ramp up testing
- Desplaines Valley News: Fore! Duffers flock to reopened links
- Houston Chronicle: Happy golfers, anxious commuters as England eases lockdown
- Express (United Kingdom): Golf courses open near me: How to check if YOUR local golf course is open
- KRXI-TV: Edgewood Tahoe golf course reopens to the public
- WBFO – NPR: Buffalo golf courses open FORE! Players
- Tahlequah Daily Press: Only open golf course provides respite for stir-crazy residents
- Dayton Daily News: Dayton to reopen last remaining city-owned golf course
May 15th, 2020
- Sportsnet: Canadian golf courses aware of responsibility accompanying re-opening
- The Golf Business: Golfers and golf courses in Scotland desperate for the game to resume
- Chatham News + Record (N.C.): Even under restrictions, golf thriving in Chatham County during coronavirus
- KVVU-Las Vegas: Wynn Las Vegas to reopen Wynn Golf Club May 18
- The New York Times: A caddie’s most important measure of distance? Now it’s six feet
- Wall Street Journal: Golf courses are open – but bring your own Gatorade
May 16th, 2020
- Financial Times: Golf emerges from UK lockdown seeking new interest in ancient game
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Pros will set example for how social-distanced golf can work
- CNY Central: Syracuse to reopen outdoor tennis courts and golf courses
- Bangor Daily News: Golf is for everyone, even if you’re not good at it
- CBS Minnesota: At least 3 Minnesota mini golf courses operating in defiance of Gov. Walz’s orders
- NNY360: Jefferson County official moves to lift some golf restrictions
- CKOM – Saskatoon: Maintenance and operational staff ushering in “new era” of golf through COVID restrictions
- The Eastsider: Hit the golf course, but keep the face mask
May 17th, 2020
- CantonRep.com: ‘I’ve never seen it like this:’ Golf courses thrive in social-distancing world
- Yahoo! Sports: Live golf returns to TV with a different look at Seminole
- The Seattle Times: Foursomes of non-related golfers are now allowed to play together at Washington courses
- Tucson.com: Rounds, revenue continue to climb at 5 Tucson city golf courses in April, numbers show
- The Orange County Register: Golf determined to stay on its game with new safety protocols
- Globe Gazette: In full swing: North Iowa golf participation above average, despite COVID-19 fears