Golfers are rejoicing following the news that all golf courses in NSW are permitted to reopen.
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Local clubs aren't wasting any time making the announcement, and reopening their doors with Dubbo Golf Course letting people know via their social media page and opening at noon on Wednesday.
All clubs were closed as of midnight on Monday night on the recommendation of Golf NSW following advice from the NSW State Government and the NSW Office of Sport.
But after reconsideration, the NSW Office of Sport has advised that golf is considered an activity that can continue to be played in line with Public Health Orders relating to public gathering limits, social distancing, and the elderly.
The Dubbo Golf Club was short and sweet in conveying the news to it's members and golfing enthusiasts via social media.
"We are back ! Course open to members only, conditions apply, see below for details," the post read, with a letter to members and guests of the Dubbo Golf Club included on the post.
In a statement the NSW Office of Sport said it would like to clarify the advice that went out on Monday 30 March 2020.
"As you know, there are now restrictions around public gatherings and rules around leaving your home. These new measures are in place to keep the community safe during the COVID-19 outbreak. But it is important to note that people are allowed to leave their homes for the purpose of exercise," the statement read.
"The NSW Government has issued guidelines allowing people to go outside and exercise. Any form of exercise is to be undertaken in compliance with the Public Health Orders, meaning that people must not participate in groups greater than two persons at any point in time. Therefore, individual sports such as golf and tennis can continue provided the Public Health Orders are complied with."
"Maintaining the public's physical and mental well-being is now as important as ever. Where possible, it is important sporting clubs and organisations continue to allow people to exercise, so long as social distancing is practised and rules around public gatherings of no more than two people are complied with."