Golf courses around Ireland are set to close until April 19 due to the Coronavirus crisis. Photo by Brendan Moran/SportsfileGolf courses around Ireland and Northern Ireland are set to close until April 19th after further measures were put in place by the Irish and UK governments to combat the outbreak of Covid-19. While golfers had hoped that despite the new measures golf courses could remain open due to the wide open spaces, in a statement from the Golfing Union of Ireland and the Irish Ladies Golf Union, it was confirmed that courses will now close until April 19. "While golf is an outdoor sport that allows players to exercise in the fresh air, the message is clear. Despite courses being closed to golfers, greenkeeping staff can still work provided they adhere to government guidelines on social distancing.

Source: Irish Independent March 24, 2020 18:00 UTC