19 Jan 2022

COVID-19 Update – 18 January 2022

On Tuesday 18 January, the First Minister provided an update to the Scottish Parliament on COVID-19 and related restrictions....

22 Dec 2021

COVID-19 Update – 22 December 2021

On Tuesday 21 December, the First Minister provided an update to the Scottish Parliament on COVID-19 and related restrictions....

06 Aug 2021

COVID-19 Update – 6 August 2021

Following the latest COVID Update from the First Minister, Scottish Golf has been working with our partners at sportscotland...

15 Jul 2021

COVID-19 Update – 15 July 2021

Following the latest COVID Update from the First Minister, Scottish Golf has been working with our partners at sportscotland...

24 Jun 2021

COVID-19 Update – 24 June 2021

Following the latest COVID Update from the First Minister, Scottish Golf wishes to inform all clubs that our current COVID-19...

21 May 2021

COVID-19 Update – 21 May 2021

Following the First Minister’s latest COVID-19 briefing on Friday 21 May, the Government has given further detail on the...

18 May 2021

COVID-19 Update – 18 May 2021

Following our most recent COVID-19 Update on Friday, we have been working with our partners at sportscotland and the...

14 May 2021

COVID-19 Update – 14 May 2021

Following the First Minister’s latest update on Friday 14 May, the Government has decided to keep both Glasgow and...

12 May 2021

COVID-19 Update – 12 May 2021

Following yesterday’s announcement by the First Minister, Scottish Golf can confirm the following movement in Protection Levels from Monday 17...

29 Apr 2021

sportscotland To Deliver Webinars That Support Clubs

Working with different partners, sportscotland will be continuing to host online webinars to help support clubs over the month of...

27 Apr 2021

Is Your Golf Club Inspection Ready?

Get everything you need to know to pass a COVID-secure inspection…  With many businesses including Golf Clubs opening again, the Health &...

23 Apr 2021

COVID-19 Update – 23 April 2021

Following this week’s announcement by the First Minister, Scottish Golf welcomes confirmation that mainland Scotland will be entering Level...

14 Apr 2021

COVID-19 Update – 14 April 2021

Following the First Minister’s latest update, Scottish Golf welcomes the news that the early easing of some lockdown restrictions...

30 Mar 2021

COVID-19 Update – 30 March 2021

Following ongoing consultation with our partners at sportscotland and the Scottish Government, we are now able to provide all...

12 Mar 2021

COVID-19 Update – 12 March 2021

Following our latest COVID-19 update, we have worked with our partners at sportscotland and the Scottish Government to gain...

10 Mar 2021

COVID-19 Update – 10 March 2021

Following the First Minister’s latest update on COVID-19 restrictions, Scottish Golf welcomes the news that we are continuing to...

09 Mar 2021

COVID-19 Update – 9 March 2021

Following the First Minister’s update in Parliament on Tuesday 9 March, Scottish Golf welcomes the announcement that we are making...

25 Feb 2021

Scottish Golf Cancels First Three National Championships

Following the latest update from the First Minister on Tuesday 23 February, and further discussions with our partners at...

24 Feb 2021

COVID-19 Update – 24 February

Following the First Minister’s latest update on COVID-19 restrictions, please note that there is no change to the current position...

13 Jan 2021

COVID-19 Update – 13 January

Following today’s update in Parliament from the First Minister, a reminder to all affiliated clubs that mainland Scotland is currently in...

05 Jan 2021

COVID-19 Update – 5 January 2021

Following our COVID-19 update yesterday, we are now in a position to provide further information about the new enhanced...

04 Jan 2021

COVID-19 Update – 4 January 2021

As we turn the corner on an extremely difficult 2020, starting 2021 with additional restrictions and further uncertainty is...

21 Dec 2020

COVID-19 Update 21 December

Following the First Minister’s weekend announcement that a move to Level 4 will be implemented from 26 December, we can...

20 Nov 2020

COVID-19 Update for Clubs – 20 November 2020

As detailed in our COVID-19 Update yesterday, we were awaiting final detail from the Scottish Government about travel restrictions...

19 Nov 2020

COVID-19 Update for Clubs – 19 November 2020

Following our COVID-19 Update yesterday, we wanted to provide all affiliated clubs with additional information about travel restrictions which...

18 Nov 2020

COVID-19 Update for Clubs – 18 November 2020

Following our last communication on Tuesday 17th November, Scottish Golf is now in a position to provide all affiliated...

17 Nov 2020

COVID-19 Update for Clubs – 17 November

Following the First Minister’s update in parliament, Scottish Golf is working closely with partners at sportscotland and the Scottish...

11 Nov 2020

Updated COVID-19 Guidance Now Available

Following the First Ministers update in Parliament on Tuesday 10 November, Scottish Golf has been in further dialogue with...

02 Nov 2020

2nd November – COVID-19 Update

Following our email on Friday 30 October, Scottish Golf is now in a position to provide all affiliated clubs...

30 Oct 2020

October 30th: COVID-19 Update

Last week, we asked clubs to support us in collating a snapshot of the financial impact of restrictions on...

22 Oct 2020

Express Your Club’s Interest in Kickstart Scheme

Following the latest Scottish Golf Zoom Panel Call, which took place in partnership with The Wise Group, we are...

13 Oct 2020

13 October: COVID-19 Update on Licensing

Following our latest update on 8th October, Scottish Golf has been in ongoing dialogue with our partners at sportscotland and...

08 Oct 2020

Information for Clubs Following New Restrictions

Following the First Minister’s latest update in Parliament on Wednesday 7 October, Scottish Golf has been in dialogue with...

23 Sep 2020

Updated Phase 3 Guidance Now Available

Following the First Minister’s latest update in Parliament on Tuesday 22 September, Scottish Golf has been in dialogue with...

10 Sep 2020

Clarity on Phase 3 Guidance for Golf in Scotland

Following the First Minister’s update in Parliament today (10 September), Scottish Golf would like to clarify that on-course golf...

03 Sep 2020

Minor Changes Made to Phase 3 Guidance

As of Thursday 3 September, Scottish Golf is now in a position to provide all Clubs with an updated...

02 Sep 2020

COVID Officer Role Descriptor Now Available to Support Clubs

As we all continue to navigate through the current pandemic, Scottish Golf is committed to supporting clubs to deliver...

21 Aug 2020

Updated COVID-19 Guidance Issued to Scottish Golf Clubs

Following the First Minister’s update on Thursday 20 August, Scottish Golf is now in a position to provide all...

17 Aug 2020

Changes Made to Regulations for Indoor Hospitality

Scottish Golf wishes to make all affiliated clubs aware of new changes made to the Scottish Government’s regulations for hospitality settings....

06 Aug 2020

Latest Guidance Allows Open Competitions to Resume

Since COVID-19 impacted us all back in March, we have worked tirelessly to protect our affiliated clubs, doing everything...

05 Aug 2020

Information on Local Action Taken in Aberdeen City

Following the First Minister’s Daily Briefing on Wednesday 5 August, Scottish Golf has been in dialogue with our partners...

09 Jul 2020

Latest Guidance for Golf Clubs and Golfers in Scotland

Access updated Guidance for all golf clubs and golfers as Scotland continues to tackle the spread of COVID-19. Download...

08 Jul 2020

Golf Memberships Boom across the Country

Scottish Golf has reported that clubs across Scotland are experiencing a boom in new members as lockdown restrictions continue...

08 Jul 2020

Zoom Panel Call confirmed to support clubs with preparing for the reopening of clubhouses

In anticipation of the wider re-opening of indoor hospitality venues, we have teamed up with our partners at sportscotland to...

02 Jul 2020

Updated Phase 2 Guidance for Golf Clubs and Golfers in Scotland

Following the First Minister’s update on Thursday 2 July, Scottish Golf is now in a position to provide all...

29 Jun 2020

£685,000 made available to Scottish Clubs as part of R&A COVID-19 Support Fund

As part of a club support package funded by the R&A, Scottish Golf are pleased to announce that £685,000...

24 Jun 2020

sportscotland & Harper Macleod Guidance for Clubs

Scottish Golf is aware that some member clubs may be wondering how to deal with governance issues, including the...

24 Jun 2020

24 June 2020 – A statement from Scottish Golf

“Scottish Golf welcomes today’s announcement from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, setting out further details of Scotland’s route map out...

23 Jun 2020

Delivery of sport at a distance: Child wellbeing and protection considerations in the return of children and young people to sport

The wellbeing and protection of children is paramount at all times. The Safeguarding in Sport team which is a sportscotland...

18 Jun 2020

Phase 2 Guidance for Golf Clubs and Golfers in Scotland

Following the First Minister’s update today, we are now in a position to provide all Clubs with detail to...

18 Jun 2020

18 June 2020 – A statement from Scottish Golf

“Scottish Golf welcomes today’s announcement from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, confirming that Scotland will move into Phase 2 of...

16 Jun 2020

COVID-19 Case Study – Lochend Golf Club and the Third Sector Resilience Fund

As we all continue to monitor the ongoing situation with COVID-19, Scottish Golf is here to support clubs in...

08 Jun 2020

Joint letter from Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing and Chair of sportscotland

Click here to read the full letter from Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing, Joe FitzPatrick and Chair...

03 Jun 2020

Notification of Postponed 2020 Annual General Meeting

Dear Member Organisations,  I hope you have all enjoyed the golf courses across Scotland re-opening, especially during this period...

29 May 2020

Golf returns in Scotland – A message from Karin Sharp, Scottish Golf COO

What a day, we really couldn’t have asked for better weather for the return of golf in Scotland. Over...

28 May 2020

Essential Maintenance Statement for Golf Courses During COVID-19 Outbreak – Version 4 Update

Introduction to Update The following update (Version 4) to the Essential Maintenance Statement for Golf Courses has been produced...

28 May 2020

PGA in Scotland guidance for the safe return of golf

The PGA has been seeking advice from Scottish Government in relation to the interpretation of the guidance specifically regarding...

28 May 2020

Accessing Xact support during Phase 1 of return to golf in Scotland

We have received a number of enquiries from our affiliated golf clubs surrounding Health & Safety, Risk Assessment and...

28 May 2020

28 May 2020 – A statement from Scottish Golf

Scottish Golf welcomes the news that our golfing community will benefit from the Scottish Government’s revised guidance for exercise...

21 May 2020

Guidance for Golf Clubs and Golfers on returning to golf in Scotland

Following today’s announcement from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Scottish Golf is pleased to confirm that golf clubs in Scotland...

21 May 2020

21 May 2020 – A statement from Scottish Golf

“Following positive discussions with the Scottish Government, sportscotland and the governing bodies for tennis and bowls, Scottish Golf welcomes...

18 May 2020

The R&A Launches £7 Million Funding Package to help Golf in wake of COVID-19 Pandemic

The R&A today launched a £7 million funding package, The R&A Covid-19 Support Fund, to help golf deal with...

18 May 2020

18 May 2020 – A statement from Scottish Golf

Following the First Minister’s daily briefing on Monday 18 May, Scottish Golf welcomes the announcement that more detail will be...

11 May 2020

A statement from Scottish Golf (11 May 2020)

Following on from the Prime Minister’s announcement last night, we are writing to confirm that the position outlined by Scottish...

08 May 2020

A statement from Scottish Golf (8 May 2020)

In response to increased speculation and rumour around timing of the re-introduction of golf, Scottish Golf can confirm that...

04 May 2020

sportscotland & Harper Macleod guidance for clubs

Harper Macleod’s club hub contains useful information and guidance for sports clubs in Scotland.  In light of the current...

27 Apr 2020

Club Update from Scottish Golf (27 April 2020)

Dear Member Clubs, In my first newsletter since taking the lead at Scottish Golf, I wanted to offer a more...

21 Apr 2020

Statement from Scottish Golf (21 April 2020)

We are living in unprecedented times and, as we are all very well aware, sport has no immunity to...

17 Apr 2020

Scottish Government Announce additional financial support

Second phase of funding to protect against the effects of COVID-19. Around £220 million of further grants are being...

17 Apr 2020

Essential Maintenance Statement for Golf Courses During COVID-19 Outbreak – Version 2 Update

Introduction to Update The following update (Version 2) to the Essential Maintenance Statement for Golf Courses is published in...

09 Apr 2020

Statement from Scottish Golf

First and foremost, I want to send our best wishes to each and every one of you, our members,...

30 Mar 2020

Back by Popular Demand: Scottish Golf’s Virtual GolfSixes returns for a second week

Last week, we wanted to play our part in supporting children and families across the country after the closure...

27 Mar 2020

COVID-19 Update – The PGA launch dedicated helpline

The PGA has launched is a COVID-19 Helpline to support PGA Members, golf clubs and their management teams through...

27 Mar 2020

COVID-19 Update: Changes from Disclosure Scotland

Scottish Golf continues to work with partners across Scotland to ensure our community is kept up to date with...

26 Mar 2020

COVID-19 Update – Essential Maintenance Statement for Golf Courses during COVID-19 Outbreak

Following our guidance for greens staff announcement on 24 March 2020, Scottish Golf has today received the following Essential Maintenance Statement...

26 Mar 2020

BIGGA to hold COVID-19 Webinar

Scottish Golf has been working with partners from across the golf industry ensure the health and safety of its...

25 Mar 2020

COVID-19 Update – Resources for Golf Clubs

Scottish Golf continues to seek the latest Government advice to share with golf clubs on Coronavirus (COVID-19). We recognise...

24 Mar 2020

COVID-19 – Golf Industry Guidelines – Financial Support Measures

To assist the golf industry in the UK, BIGGA, the PGA, the GCMA and the R&A have produced the...

24 Mar 2020

COVID-19 Update – Advice for greens staff

Following last night’s announcement, Scottish Golf has been working with partners from across the golf industry to seek further...

23 Mar 2020

COVID-19 Update – Monday 23 March 2020

In its latest measures to contain the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the UK Government has announced that everyone must...

23 Mar 2020

COVID-19 Update: Locker rooms

Scottish Golf is continuing to monitor and evaluate the latest government advice in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) to ensure...

22 Mar 2020

COVID-19 Updated Government Advice for Golf Clubs

Scottish Golf continues to liaise with Government to ensure our response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) is in-line with the latest...

20 Mar 2020

COVID-19 – Related guidance on the Rules of Golf

The R&A has received a number of enquiries from organisers of golf competitions seeking guidance on the Rules of...

20 Mar 2020

Scottish Golf launches new Virtual GolfSixes Challenge amid school closures in Scotland

Following the Scottish Government’s decision to close all schools and nurseries across Scotland, we recognise that this will be...

18 Mar 2020

Golf Industry Guidelines on club competitions and casual golf

To assist the golf industry in the UK, BIGGA, the PGA, the GCMA and the R&A have produced the...

17 Mar 2020

COVID-19 – Working together to share best practice

As Scottish Golf continues its response to the changing backdrop posed by Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are aware that clubs...

17 Mar 2020

COVID-19 Update – Grassroots Golf

As we continue to follow the latest government advice on public gatherings, Scottish Golf has taken the decision to...

16 Mar 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Scottish Golf is taking the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) extremely seriously. Our number one priority remains the safety and...

13 Mar 2020

Scottish Golf Statement on National Championship Cancellations

Scottish Golf continues to monitor developments of the COVID-19 Virus, including the impact that this will have on events...

13 Mar 2020

Postponed: 2020 Scottish Golf AGM

As promised the team at Scottish Golf has been carefully monitoring the situation regarding Corona Virus COVID-19. Following the...

12 Mar 2020

Golf Industry Guidelines to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We appreciate that for many this is a very worrying time as we see the ever evolving issues in...