A revitalised Lonsdale Links layout has captured the essence of links golf and provided experts and novice players alike an endlessly fascinating place to play.
A sizeable list of restrictions will remain in place in Melbourne as it exits lockdown at 11.59pm Thursday, but for golfers, it’s time to rejoice – you will be allowed back on the fairways, in any number, provided social-distancing protocols are adhered to.
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.
We reveal the 25 layouts that take top turf conditioning to a whole new level and find out why the COVID-19 lockdown actually provided a timely ‘reset’ many courses so desperately needed.
The latest state directive was made in response to increasing evidence of significant community transmission of coronavirus (Covid-19) in these postcodes, and brings with it a forced lockdown and ban on recreational activities, including golf, until at least July 29.
Just days after golf courses were given the green light to reopen in Victoria following an easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Cranbourne Golf Club found itself the target of a vile anti-Semitic attack.
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.
Australian Golf Digest
