Coronavirus claims another sport as golf clubs forced to close doors

Cairns Golf Club’s gate has been akin to saloon doors over the past week, opening and closing repeatedly in line with state and federal government requirements on the advice of Golf Australia.

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Cairns Golf Club’s gate has been akin to saloon doors over the past week, opening and closing repeatedly in line with state and federal government requirements on the advice of Golf Australia.

But yesterday, the gates swung shut for seemingly the last time for the foreseeable future.

Golf Australia has issued advice just now that all golf clubs should close immediately as we fail to fit the latest...

Posted by FNQ Golf Association Inc FNQGA on Monday, 30 March 2020

Golf Australia chairman Andrew Newbold said the recommendation was based on the Prime Minister’s announcement on Sunday, which limits outdoor gatherings to two persons or fewer.

“While this is a difficult time for the golf industry and wider society, Golf Australia is committed to working with clubs and facilities across the states and territories to ensure that we return a vibrant, strong industry,” he said yesterday.

To the 700 Members, 20000+ users of our facility, this news is unfortunate, but we all would likely agree that it was...

Posted by Cairns Golf Club on Sunday, 29 March 2020

It proved to be the final whistle for a club with 700 members and 20,000 users.

Cairns GC’s course, driving range, practice putting greens and chipper have all closed, while other clubs across the region are expected to follow suit.

Originally published as Coronavirus claims another sport as golf clubs forced to close doors