Closing golf courses?

[Micber]

I don't get why the decision to close the golf courses. Certainty not based on scientific evidence that golfing increase the spread of the virus. It is by far the safest activity out there.

Meanwhile, our dear politicians still allow buses to be crowded like below instead of limit buses capacity and adding more buses to service the passengers

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/crowded-bus-photo-ttc-extra-service-essential-workers-safety-toronto-pandemic-1.5988346

 

[northofsixty]

I agree that playing golf is a very low risk activity - but once the decision was made to close playgrounds and soccer fields the optics of leaving golf courses open would have been terrible.

 

[coolmanfever]

plus poor people who cannot afford golf will start bitching at the government for catering to the riches

 

[SaturnFan]

It appears that DoFo has now flipped on closing Children's playgrounds.

 

[MONTYY]

Within a foursome, it's possible that all 4 golfers will come from different households...this might be their reasoning. Once you multiply that by the number of groups that can tee off in a single day over hundreds of courses the number of possible "exposure events" can be high, then add in a few drinks, no mask wearing etc...

Keep in mind, in the winter you could not go downhill skiing for the longest time even though that is a solo activity, with mandatory social distancing while wearing a face covering.

Why should golfers golf when skiers could not go skiing. The risk from virus transmission while skiing is way less than golfing.

 

[celerystick]

It's all completely STUPID, they even closed out door tennis courts .. even for singles play where the participants are nowhere close to each other ..
It's not science, it's a game of let's all stand 2 metres apart and be miserable together !!!

 

[shack]

Within a foursome, it's possible that all 4 golfers will come from different households...this might be their reasoning. Once you multiply that by the number of groups that can tee off in a single day over hundreds of courses the number of possible "exposure events" can be high, then add in a few drinks, no mask wearing etc...

It's easy to stand 20 feet apart, let alone 6, anywhere on the course.

 

[glamphotographer]

It appears that DoFo has now flipped on closing Children's playgrounds.

Sure but once it's overcrowded, the police will be handing out tickets. Parents have to use common sense if it's overcrowded leave and come back later. Somehow, I think it's going to lead to a disaster.

 

[celerystick]

Within a foursome, it's possible that all 4 golfers will come from different households...this might be their reasoning. Once you multiply that by the number of groups that can tee off in a single day over hundreds of courses the number of possible "exposure events" can be high, then add in a few drinks, no mask wearing etc...

Why should golfers golf when skiers could not go skiing. The risk from virus transmission while skiing is way less than golfing.

I played in a foursome twice in past 2 weeks, everyone had been vaccinated and we were more than 6 feet apart at all times, we're not that good we can group our shots LOL !! Clearly you are not a golfer because the golf club bars and refreshment stands have been closed for past year !

Anyway, closing outdoor activities is NOT ABOUT SCIENCE, its about jealousy of others, it's a Canadian trait. We hate to let any fellow Canadians get ahead, or obtain advantages. It's why we don't allow competing private medicine, or have very progressive tax rates starting at $48,585 pa ..

 

[celerystick]

Sure but once it's overcrowded, the police will be handing out tickets. Parents have to use common sense if it's overcrowded leave and come back later. Somehow, I think it's going to lead to a disaster.

From your comments it's clear you have no family, and are an isolated withdrawn bachelor, with no idea of parenting ! Nothing would destroy public confidence in police more than handing out tickets while parents are enjoying life with their children ! Families rule, and no government decree is going to survive attacking parents and their children .. that's advice from a member of a very close knit extended family ..

 

[fall]

Anyway, closing outdoor activities is NOT ABOUT SCIENCE, its about jealousy of others, it's a Canadian trait. We hate to let any fellow Canadians get ahead, or obtain advantages. It's why we don't allow competing private medicine, or have very progressive tax rates starting at $48,585 pa ..

Yes, this is, in one sentence, what Canada is about.

 

[bazokajoe]

From your comments it's clear you have no family, and are an isolated withdrawn bachelor, with no idea of parenting ! Nothing would destroy public confidence in police more than handing out tickets while parents are enjoying life with their children ! Families rule, and no government decree is going to survive attacking parents and their children .. that's advice from a member of a very close knit extended family ..

Oh yes. We all know how special parents think they are.

 

[MONTYY]

I played in a foursome twice in past 2 weeks, everyone had been vaccinated and we were more than 6 feet apart at all times, we're not that good we can group our shots LOL !! Clearly you are not a golfer because the golf club bars and refreshment stands have been closed for past year !

Anyway, closing outdoor activities is NOT ABOUT SCIENCE, its about jealousy of others, it's a Canadian trait. We hate to let any fellow Canadians get ahead, or obtain advantages. It's why we don't allow competing private medicine, or have very progressive tax rates starting at $48,585 pa ..

Kinda missing my point, Dofo, the monkey calling the shots, outlawed skiing where it is far easier to social distance than on a golf course. How can anyone be shocked he closed the golf courses. DoFo is an IDIOT. No reason for him to outlaw skiing, no reason for him to outlaw golf.

I would like to take his....and tee them up.

 

[Eagleeyes]

Within a foursome, it's possible that all 4 golfers will come from different households...this might be their reasoning. Once you multiply that by the number of groups that can tee off in a single day over hundreds of courses the number of possible "exposure events" can be high, then add in a few drinks, no mask wearing etc...

Keep in mind, in the winter you could not go downhill skiing for the longest time even though that is a solo activity, with mandatory social distancing while wearing a face covering.

Why should golfers golf when skiers could not go skiing. The risk from virus transmission while skiing is way less than golfing.

Golfers usuall

Within a foursome, it's possible that all 4 golfers will come from different households...this might be their reasoning. Once you multiply that by the number of groups that can tee off in a single day over hundreds of courses the number of possible "exposure events" can be high, then add in a few drinks, no mask wearing etc...

Keep in mind, in the winter you could not go downhill skiing for the longest time even though that is a solo activity, with mandatory social distancing while wearing a face covering.

Why should golfers golf when skiers could not go skiing. The risk from virus transmission while skiing is way less than golfing.

Golfers usually change shoes in the parking lot and take a piss in the bushes but skiers congregate in change room area where everyone may be in close proximity and skiers can't piss outside. From what i remember, most skiers are breathing heavily when they go into the chalet.

 

[glamphotographer]

From your comments it's clear you have no family, and are an isolated withdrawn bachelor, with no idea of parenting ! Nothing would destroy public confidence in police more than handing out tickets while parents are enjoying life with their children ! Families rule, and no government decree is going to survive attacking parents and their children .. that's advice from a member of a very close knit extended family ..

Good on you. Failed parenting is essential. Enjoy $750 ticket at the playground.

 

[shack]

How can anyone be shocked he closed the golf courses.

I don't think that anybody was shocked. Disappointed? Sure. But not shocked.

 

[Ssuper]

They don’t want members of different households mingling. I’m a golfer and the rules get a little relaxed out on the golf courses. mask tend to come off, your not staying two meters away, your high fiving your partners on successfully shots. People tend to congregate in the parking lots before and after. It sucks but I think it’s the right move.

 

[shack]

They don’t want members of different households mingling. I’m a golfer and the rules get a little relaxed out on the golf courses. mask tend to come off, your not staying two meters away, your high fiving your partners on successfully shots. People tend to congregate in the parking lots before and after. It sucks but I think it’s the right move.

All of those things are very controllable as long as you're not dealing with covidiots.

 

[bazokajoe]

I am an avid golfer and if closing the courses helps keep even 1 person from dying then so be it.

 

[y2kmark]

From your comments it's clear you have no family, and are an isolated withdrawn bachelor, with no idea of parenting ! Nothing would destroy public confidence in police more than handing out tickets while parents are enjoying life with their children ! Families rule, and no government decree is going to survive attacking parents and their children .. that's advice from a member of a very close knit extended family ..

As say one, say we all...