Dear Australian Golf Digest Subscribers and Readers,
Our golf community is confronting an unprecedented public health crisis that is changing the way we live our lives. As of today, that extends to golf, with the Australian Government announcing overnight a tightening of restrictions on its non-essential indoor gathering ban.
According to a statement released today by our governing body, Golf Australia, “This will have a further significant impact on clubhouse operations for many golf clubs and facilities. Golf Australia recommends that all clubs and facilities review the size of each of their regularly trafficked clubhouse and function areas and understand how this new restriction will affect each area of your clubhouse. You should look to place limits – based on the size of each room in your clubhouse – on how many of your members, guests and staff can be in each room at a particular time.”
“The good news is, the vast majority of golfers can and should continue to visit their clubs and facilities as per normal,” adds Golf Australia. “Of course, golfers should exhibit a heightened awareness of personal hygiene as has been encouraged by state and federal health departments. By its nature, golf promotes a level of social distancing and while it is important that this is adhered to, golf is a lower risk sport than many others. “
But with the average age of Australian golfers being 56 for men and 62 for women, it is advised you take extra precautions with your health and wellbeing during this time.
Here at Australian Golf Digest, our philosophy is simple: we will continue to give Aussies their golf fix by providing them with all the world-class golf content they’re used to via all of our platforms.
Despite the lack of events and tournaments currently taking place, we will continue to keep you updated on all the relevant news in Australia and around the globe, along with the three pillars of our magazine: Where to Play (You will get even more information on the courses and destinations you need to play when things return to normality), What to Play (You’ll continue to learn about all the new gear and gadgets heading our way, including the 2020 HOT LIST) and How to Play (Don’t let your game slip while at home in isolation with unlimited access to our free golf instruction from the world’s leading players and coaches).
We have also created specific offers so that you can get the magazine delivered direct to your door ($15 for the first 3 months) or a digital subscription for just $0.99c for the first issue – delivered direct to your mobile phone or tablet. Click here for details: http://subscribe.australiangolfdigest.com.au/
In these uncharted waters, now more than ever Australian Golf Digest is stepping up to the tee to keep you on your game and remain your go-to source on all things golf. Despite the gravity of the current situation, it is the future of golf that connects us now. We look forward to once again shaking hands on the 18th green, high-fiving birdie putts and sharing post-round beers in the clubhouse together.
Until then, stay safe, look after yourself and your family, and enjoy staying informed on all things golf with Australian Golf Digest.
Yours in golf,
Brad Clifton
Editor-in-Chief
Australian Golf Digest
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