Residents of the former Wyong Shire itching to escape their homes and get active in the age of COVID-19 are advised that most golf courses around the area are open.
With gyms, most winter sport, sporting grounds and all group fitness activities outlawed as the country works towards containing the virus’ spread, golf has emerged as one of the last sports standing, with the courses at Shelly Beach, Wyong, Magenta Shores, Toukley and Kooindah Waters Golf Clubs all open for a hit.
While the clubs themselves are closed to the public, interested parties can book in for a game provided they adhere to current social distancing practices and any other safety precautions and directives at individual clubs.
The situation is in line with Golf Australia’s current advice for NSW based clubs, which is that golf can and should continue so long as it is safe to do so.
Golf by nature promotes a level of social distancing that generally makes it low risk compared to other sports, allowing its continuation.
Source:
Media statements, Mar 27
Golf Australia
Websites, Mar 27
Shelly Beach Golf Club
Wyong Golf Club
Magenta Shores Golf Club
Toukley Golf Club
Kooindah Waters Golf Club
Reporter: Dilon Luke