Wales Golf has urged the Welsh Government to lift the ban on playing as the country battles Covid-19.
Under level four rules in Wales, golf clubs have closed.
The sport’s governing body says Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford should allow golf to be played, as is the case in England and Scotland.
An open letter states: “As an outdoor sport with detailed safety protocols in place it offers an ideal opportunity for participants to exercise safely.”
The Welsh Government has been asked to comment.
After the first lockdown in Wales which began in March, the restrictions started being lifted in May.
Under rules brought in to combat a new variant of coronavirus that “can be found in every part of Wales” the sport is suspended.
In the open letter, Wales Golf chief executive Richard Dixon wrote: “I recognise that at this incredibly difficult time you are faced with many challenging decisions arising from the Covid-19 pandemic.
“However, I write to request that you reconsider the closure of golf courses under the level four restrictions which came into force in Wales on 20 December.
“Wales Golf worked extensively with the rest of the industry and the Welsh Government last summer to establish a set of protocols which would allow the safe resumption of the sport.
“We were delighted that as a result of this work golf was one of the first sports in Wales to resume once restrictions were relaxed.
“Golf clubs across Wales have fully lived up to the requirements placed upon them to enable players in Wales to play their sport in a safe environment.”
Dixon added: “It is notable that both the UK and Scottish governments, recognising the benefits described above, will allow golf courses to remain open under their own tier four restrictions.”
Article courtesy of BBC Sport
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