UPDATE - Golf in Northern Ireland to reopen on 1st April

19/03/2021

Golf will be one of the first sports to resume under Step 2 of the Northern Ireland Executive's reopening pathway to begin on April 1st, 2021.

From 1st April...

Golf courses in Northern Ireland can reopen for two balls and four balls with people from two households, but clubhouses must remain closed. Toilet facilities are permitted.
Fitting and indoor studios must remain closed, while driving ranges can open if they are outdoor*.
Coaching is not permitted and retail must remain closed. Contactless click and delivery is permitted.
Both indoor and outdoor hospitality must remain closed but takeaway is allowed.
Travel is permitted within 10 miles.

*A place is indoor if it would be considered to be enclosed or substantially enclosed for the purposes of regulation 2 of The Smoke-free (Premises, Vehicle Operators and Penalty Notices) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007(a), and otherwise a place is outdoor.

As part of the next phase of the reopening pathway, from 12th April, the country's 'Stay at Home' requirement will be lifted and replaced by a 'Stay local' message.

From 12th April...

Coaching is permitted outside in groups of up to 15 people.
Fitting and indoor studios must remain closed
Retail must remain closed but contactless click and collect delivery is permitted.
Both indoor and outdoor hospitality must remain closed but takeaway is allowed.
Travel is permitted within 10 miles.

The relaxations planned for 12th April will be subject to Executive ratification in the week after the Easter weekend.

The PGA's COVID-19 restriction grid for Northern Ireland has been updated following the latest announcement.

CLICK HERE to view The PGA's latest COVID-19 restriction grid for Northern Ireland.

Should you be unsure regarding any information provided you should seek clarification from the Department of Health.