Greenkeeping Staff Can Continue to Work - Covid-19 Update (England Golf 24th March)

Tuesday 24th March 2020

England Golf continue to offer Business Support and guidelines in relation to the Covid-19 crisis.

In their latest message they advise that for security and essential maintenance purposes, greenkeeping staff can still attend work but all work must be conducted in strict accordance with government guidelines on social distancing.

Business Support

The Government has outlined significant support for businesses and workers, to help protect against the financial impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Find details of the extended financial package below:

Golf Industry Support - Extended Financial Package - details here

The Sport and Recreation Alliance have FAQs for business support.- click here

The Sport and Recreation Alliance have also published guidelines for good governance. Access this here

The GCMA, PGA, BIGGA and R&A have issued golf industry guidelines to help clubs make contingency plans for their business.Their document details how best to prepare for a health emergency and possible staffing shortages. Access it here

Obviously this remains a fluid situation and advice and guidance to clubs may change according to government and expert advice. In the meantime we urge all of you to comply with the instructions issued by the Government - stay at home and save lives!