The Victorian Government announced Monday afternoon a further easing of restrictions in Melbourne, which will have a significant flow-on effect for its golf-starved citizens.
Melbourne golfers are staring at a minimum six-week hiatus from the fairways after Victoria was declared a “disaster state” and its capital moved into stage-four lockdown overnight as the city’s battle to contain the coronavirus outbreak continues.
Melbourne golfers are breathing a sigh of relief tonight after Golf Australia confirmed the sport can continue to operate under the state’s strict new Stage 3 lockdown laws set to be enforced from 11.59pm on Wednesday, July 8.
Golf Australia chairman Andrew Newbold couldn’t hide his relief to finally see golf back in Victoria but warned any reckless behaviour from those hitting the fairways could risk further bans in the state.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced that from 11:59pm Tuesday, all Victorians will be able to return to the fairways of their local golf course.
With 33 layouts in Australia’s Top 100 Golf Courses, Victoria leaves other states in its wake when it comes to world-class fairways. But what makes the Garden State so great for golf, far beyond its famed Sandbelt region?
The 74-year-old golf fanatic marched to Victorian Parliament to demand golf courses are re-opened, capturing his colourful campaign on video for his many Twitter followers.