How Social Media Reacted To Scottish Golf Courses Re-Opening
Following an announcement made on the 21st of May by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, in which she announced lockdown restrictions would be eased, golf courses in Scotland were officially allowed to re-open on the 29th of May.
After Sturgeon’s announcement Scottish Golf put out a statement saying;
“Scottish Golf is pleased to confirm that golf clubs in Scotland can begin to prepare for a return to golf on 29 May 2020 at the earliest, subject to final confirmation by the First Minister by way of an update currently planned for 28 May.
“Scottish Golf has worked with Scottish Government, Active Scotland, sportscotland, Health Protection Scotland, The PGA and key industry partners at every opportunity to produce a clear guide for all golf clubs and golfers in Scotland.”
Eventually Scottish golf courses were given the all clear to open and here is how social media reacted to the news and reacted to being back out on the course.
Old Course Ranfurly Golf Club tweeted out the clubs first shot which went down without a hitch…
— Old Course Ranfurly (@🏡) (@oldranfurly) May 29, 2020
Robert MacIntyre was excited to get back to the golf course too;
WE'RE OFF….🏌️♂️🚀💨💨💨
As golf gets going all over Scotland, @robert1lefty has joined Coronavirus survivor, and fellow Obanite, 63 year old James Scott as they hit the first tee shots @GlencruittenG since the lockdown…👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
The mens captain hit the first tee shot at Murrayshall Golf Club;
What a glorious morning we’ve been treated to up here at Murrayshall and fitting that our men’s captain should hit the first tee shot as we reopen both courses for play! Have an amazing day and weekend golfing!! #golfisback#scottishgolfpic.twitter.com/tBbQ6NdnRV
Brora Golf Club were excited to welcome back members to the course;
Its been some 10 weeks at Brora. Thanks to everyone for the support in that time. A big welcome back to our local members you have some day for it. ⛳🏌️♂️ pic.twitter.com/XF9Tf1j2mo
We’re officially open! 07:30 this morning, Malcolm Campbell hit the opening tee shot straight down the fairway. A wonderful day with highs of 72* and no wind to speak of. The golfing gods are shining on us. Thank you. @OBSportsGolf @davidscottPGA @GT511 pic.twitter.com/1AnTleN7Gx
— Dumbarnie Golf Links (@dumbarniegolf) May 29, 2020
After 9 weeks, we are delighted to be welcoming members back to the West Links this morning and we must say, we couldn’t have asked for a better day!☀️⛳️
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