Archive: This article reports on golf reopening and restrictions in May 2020. For current information, visit the golf clubs’ own websites. Peak Practice Golf was subsequently reported closed in 2022.

Golf courses in England were able to reopen from 13 May 2020 after the first COVID-19 lockdown. At that point, people could play with their household or one person from another household while observing social distancing.

What precautions were described in 2020?

The original report described advance tee-time bookings, distancing, using personal equipment and leaving flagsticks in place. Clubhouse and course arrangements varied between clubs.

What happened to professional tournaments?

In April 2020 the PGA Tour planned to resume with its first four events closed to spectators.

When were the 2020 majors played?

The PGA Championship took place on 6–9 August at Harding Park in San Francisco, the US Open on 17–20 September at Winged Foot in New York, and the Masters on 12–15 November at Augusta, Georgia. The Open Championship was cancelled for 2020.

Local golf clubs

For current visitor arrangements, check the clubs directly:

Peak Practice Golf, the former driving range, was reported closed in 2022.