Sorry, I wish this could be more fun but…..it is still unclear whether golf will be permitted under the restrictions being proposed by the National Government. At this stage, Gading is advising that it will remain open to play. The booking is there for 11.30am not 12 noon as advised last week.

It has always been our position as a society of golfers that playing decisions are based on personal risk assessment, as long as the law allows golf to be played. Within your Committee we have different personal positions on playing events in the current circumstances, and it’s one of those topics where it’s appropriate to respect our differences rather than pretend we have a unified position. While the law allows and Gading remains open, Tee Setters will be playing on Sunday, and others will decide not to.

For those who registered last week, you have been sent an email providing further information on the player who tested positive after last week’s round. We recognise the concerns of players and we will communicate sensitive information to you by direct email rather than publicly online. We can now advise that the player has mild symptoms only and all of the playing partners in the same flight have tested negative.