Scottish Golf is taking the spread of COVID-19 extremely seriously. Our number one priority remains the safety and wellbeing of our community of golfers, clubs, volunteers and staff, ensuring that everyone is able to enjoy our great sport in a safe environment.
This page will provide all key stakeholders with a timeline of updates from Scottish Golf in relation to COVID-19.
June 5 2020 – Next Zoom Panel Call confirmed for June 11 at 10.30am
Details on how to sign-up for free are available below.
May 28 2020 – Essential Maintenance Guidance Version 4 Update
The following update (Version 4) to the Essential Maintenance Statement for Golf Courses has been produced in association with BIGGA and is published in view of alteration to Government regulations in Scotland and Northern Ireland following those made in England and Wales.
May 20 2020 – The R&A Launches £7 Million Funding Package to help Golf in wake of COVID-19 Pandemic
Scottish Golf welcomes today’s announcement from The R&A following the launch of their £7m funding package for golf clubs affected by COVID-19.
We are now in the process of developing an application framework that aligns to the overarching criteria of the fund and will update all affiliated clubs here in Scotland of the next steps, outlining how and when applications can be made, before the end of the month.
May 4 2020 – sportscotland & Harper Macleod guidance for clubs
Harper Macleod LLP are appointed by sportscotland to provide legal services to Sport Governing Bodies (SGBs) and to support SGBs in the regulation and governance of sport in Scotland. As part of this service, sportscotland has asked Harper Macleod LLP to provide guidance for clubs. This is being offered as information only; the briefings and information hosted is provided on behalf of sportscotland and all SGBs supported under the expert resource programme.
All clubs can apply for a 25% refund on their total 2019/20 affiliation fee invoice. Clubs that have already paid can apply for a refund or carry over a credit to the 2020/21 invoice year.
All clubs can apply for an interest free payment plan for both the 2019/20 period and the 2020/21 financial year.
Any club that elects not to take the 25% refund/discount, we will commit that value to a club support fund which will be used for clubs under considerable financial strain. The value of this fund will become clear once all refund applications have been processed and the outcome will be published.
Scottish Golf will communicate the application process to all clubs within the next 14 days (noting it will be different for clubs who have paid, those who are adhering to committed payment plans and those clubs who have not communicated their intent).
April 17 2020 – Scottish Golf to host live Zoom Webinar on Thursday 23 April
Facilitated by Scottish Golf’s Club Business Manager, Iain Evans, these calls will support all delegates by bringing together an expert panel from across the golf industry to deliver a range of advice, guidance and best practice during the COVID-19 outbreak.
April 17 2020 – Scottish Government announce additional financial support
Around £220 million of further grants are being made available for businesses to help them deal with the ongoing impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
April 17 2020 – Essential Maintenance Statement version 2 update
The following update (Version 2) to the Essential Maintenance Statement for Golf Courses is published in view of the extension of the UK Government regulations, the changing seasonal climatic conditions and the need to utilise the time of reduced greenkeeping teams most effectively.
April 14 2020 – Information on Scottish Golf safeguarding virtual training courses
Please note that all scheduled safeguarding virtual training courses will go ahead as planned.
No further action is necessary for those already booked in, as links to the virtual classroom along with instructions will automatically be sent out a few days prior to the course.
April 9 2020 – Scottish Golf Statement
An open letter from Eleanor Cannon, Chair of Scottish Golf.
2020 Scottish Golf National Championships cancelled. All 2020 performance programmes cancelled.
March 26 2020 – Essential Maintenance Statement for Golf Courses during COVID-19 Outbreak
The following industry statement sets out a reduced, essential maintenance regime for greenkeeping that protects workers, jobs and secures golfing facilities for the physical and mental wellbeing of millions of golfers who will resume play when social distancing rules are ended.
Scottish Golf would strongly recommend that all affiliated golf clubs with locker room and changing facilities on site now close these at the earliest possible time.
March 20 – Scottish Golf seeks further clarity on new Government advice
Scottish Golf recognises that the latest change in Government advice may have an impact on our clubs and will further update once we have clarity from the Government on this.
📝 | Scottish Golf recognises that the latest change in Government advice may have an impact on our clubs.
We are seeking further clarity from Government on the latest advice specific to golf clubs and will provide all clubs with an update as soon as this is received. pic.twitter.com/kARrkL9QsX
