US vs UK differences in golf course openings

US parkland golf courses differ from UK links courses as much as their respective approaches to the opening of their golf courses during the pandemic. Since these are important Athlone outbound golf destinations to our clientele, I monitor closely on what they are doing. The individualistic, American cowboy versus the collectivist, staid Brit. Golf courses in all American states are opening based on each state’s decision. English golf courses are only now beginning to open this week based on the confusing directive from the PM. Which approach will prove the right one? It depends on the perspective and what happens in the near future. Some see golf courses being safe havens for physical and mental health while others do not. Just like the vicious tribalism found on social media debates covering various subjects, golf course openings are a flashpoint. Brace for the brave and new golfing world with new physical distancing rules, lack of post-game clubhouse gatherings and permanent golf course closures. And watch for a proliferation of GolfBoards and their surfing, single riders…