Golfers in the Republic had hoped that they would be allowed to play on like their counterparts in Northern Ireland by adhering to public health guidelines. Former European Tour professional Peter Lawrie believes the measures are a blow to many older people who use golf as a much needed social and mental health boost. “I had to ring the police station wondering what to do because I could get nothing from Sport Ireland or Golf Ireland. “The bad advertising which the golf course industry has been receiving due to political golf outings i.e. “We ask you, in your position of Minister for Sport, to leave the golf course industry functioning with all its procedures in place.”Online Editors

Source: Irish Independent October 21, 2020 18:13 UTC