TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS - Scottish Golf urged to reinforce 5 mile rule or face possible legal enforcement

Scottish Golf, and other governing bodies have been urged to reinforce a 5 mile travel rule for recreation purposes, or face the possibility of the restriction being made law to enforce the restriction.


This circulation will have a significant effect on a number of golf clubs throughout Ayrshire and beyond, who draw a significant proportion of their membership from areas outwith a five mile radius of the club.

The matter was highlighted today in The Scotsman, following the circulation of a letter to the Chief executive of a number of national sporting bodies.

The response from Scottish Golf and any guidance from the national body is awaited.

An image of the Scotsman article and a copy of the letter are reproduced here.