Golf

KGA shutdown facility after member tests positive for coronavirus

 

The Karnataka Golf Association (KGA) has shut down its facility, which included the course, driving range and the office after a member tested positive for the dreaded coronavirus.

Normalcy just started to return in the country that had over two months of lockdown, in a bid to curtail the spread of the deadly virus. India currently has over 440,000 cases after recording additional 14,821 cases the last time. Over 248,000 patients have recovered, and 14,011 have lost their lives to the dreaded virus.

As part of preventive measures against further spread of COVID-19, KGA announced that its three playing partners, all recreational golfers, too have been tested and they are awaiting their results.

About 50 golfers were on the course yesterday when the siren went off, signalling suspension of play a little after 11 am.  KGA secretary Prithvi Raj Urs stated that the organisation had to quickly close down the facility as soon as they get to know about the index case as a precautionary measure.

According to KGA, the index had last played on their course on June 13.  The official also revealed that they had begun contact tracing, starting with all those who played that day, adding that calls have been made to everyone and those who have been in contact with them. He also revealed that the other three golfers had been tested, but their results remain unknown at the moment.

KGA further issued a letter to all its members, announcing that the facility will be shut for sanitization.

When quizzed on the likely time the course would reopen,  Prithvi said they were yet to decide on that. So, what remains unclear is how long the facility would be closed down, a few weeks after reopening after two months of coronavirus-enforced break.

The official also said that KGA will follow all government guidelines and will be in touch with the relevant health authorities. Apart from informing all its members, he said the facility would be sanitised today.

It could be recalled that KGA reopened its facility on May 22, a few days after over two months due to the pandemic from mid-March.

 

 

Written by: Oladipupo Mojeed

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

“Never expected a very easy run” – Gautam Gambhir reflects on his tenure as coach after IND vs NZ 2024 Test series defeat

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has admitted that he never expected a very easy run… Read More

October 31, 2024

Probably has a lot to do with playing on flat wickets in T20 – Gautam Gambhir on decline of good defensive technique in Test cricket

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir feels T20 cricket has led to the downfall of a… Read More

October 31, 2024

India needs Mumbai Test win before Australia tour – Gautam Gambhir

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir feels the Rohit Sharma-led team desperately needs to win the… Read More

October 31, 2024

I cannot say just the batters have let us down – Gautam Gambhir feels everyone should take responsibility for series loss against New Zealand

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir refused to blame the batters after the team’s 2-0 series… Read More

October 31, 2024

It was insane – Bronny James after scoring his first NBA bucket

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James was on cloud nine after he managed to score… Read More

October 31, 2024

I’m happy with my team’s performance: Mohun Bagan SG head coach Jose Molina after win against Hyderabad FC

Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Jose Molina was delighted with the team’s performance after… Read More

October 31, 2024