All clubs were closed as of midnight on Monday, March 30 on the recommendation of Golf NSW following advice from the NSW State Government and the NSW Office of Sport.

But after reconsideration, the NSW Office of Sport has advised that golf is considered an activity that can continue to be played in line with Public Health Orders relating to public gathering limits, social distancing, and the elderly.

Wellington Golf Club president Mitch Spradbrow welcomed the backflip, saying it would of been a long six months for the Club if it was forced to shut.

"We were happy about it.. as long as we can still play that's a good thing," he said.

"It's freed us up and hopefully we can get through it and see the other side of it."

Mr Spradrow said while playing can continue, golfers will need to adhere to strict guidelines.

"If people want to play now they will have to ring up and book a time," he said.

"There will be no more than two (players) per group."

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While the Wellington Golf Club president say it may be hard to manage in the beginning, he asks players to ensure they are doing the right thing.

"We also ask that people turn up, play their game of golf, enjoy it and then go home," Mr Spradbrow said.

"Unfortunately if someone is not doing the right thing they will be asked to leave

"We've got to try and do the right thing.

'If it's not done correctly we'll have to shut it down."

In a statement the NSW Office of Sport said it would like to clarify the advice that went out.

"As you know, there are now restrictions around public gatherings and rules around leaving your home."

"These new measures are in place to keep the community safe during the COVID-19 outbreak.

"But it is important to note that people are allowed to leave their homes for the purpose of exercise."

"The NSW Government has issued guidelines allowing people to go outside and exercise.

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"Any form of exercise is to be undertaken in compliance with the Public Health Orders, meaning that people must not participate in groups greater than two persons at any point in time."

"Therefore, individual sports such as golf and tennis can continue provided the Public Health Orders are complied with."

"Maintaining the public's physical and mental well-being is now as important as ever."

"Where possible, it is important sporting clubs and organisations continue to allow people to exercise, so long as social distancing is practised and rules around public gatherings of no more than two people are complied with."