Tee off times resume at Yeovil Golf Club on March 29, with new rules allowing groups of four able to play in the same group.


But members and visiting golfers will discover the club has been busy applying another level of safety – it’s been awarded SafeGolf Club accreditation from England Golf. SafeGolf is a website where anyone with a concern about the welfare of a player, or the behaviour or practice of a coach, volunteer, organiser, parent, or a player, can contact the lead safeguarding officer at England Golf.

Keith Funnell, the club’s captain, said: “Achieving SafeGolf accreditation provides additional assurance to parents that Yeovil Golf Club provides a safe and positive experience to children and young people whilst playing golf. It is also a standard the PGA apply to our team of professional coaches. General manager Chris Huggins said the award demonstrates their commitment to safeguarding children and young people, as well as adults in risk in the sport of golf.”

It is hoped indoor catering facilities, which should include clubhouses, can open their doors from May 17, while committee meetings and AGMs will not be permitted in person before that date.

Wincanton Golf Club will re-open a day later than Yeovil and Sherborne as it had a closed race meeting on March 29.

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