Despite parts of Victorian golf being shuttered for extended periods of 2020, year-to-date rounds played nationally are down only 1 per cent by the end of August.
Like golfers in metropolitan Melbourne, Golf Australia was disappointed to learn from Sunday’s announcement by the State Government that golf clubs and facilities will have to continue to remain closed for at least a few more weeks.
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.
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