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the golfers were to be re-introduced - with a two-day warning - we were fully booked from 7.00am to 7.00pm every day within hours. It was panic stations; we could not cope. We tried, but it just wasn’t possible, so one of the lads came back yesterday whilst the other is furloughed until further notice. To get the work done, we have found ourselves getting in at 4:30 in the morning so we can get in front of the golfers.” It’s disappointing there will be no
spectators at this year’s British Grand Prix, especially when Silverstone was set for a bumper crowd as Formula 1 celebrates its 70th anniversary. I, for one, was looking forward to the trip. For Tony, this has meant one less thing for him to worry about this year as the golf course annually opens itself up for fans who want to camp out for race weekend. “Normally, on a race weekend, the course remains open, but shut if that makes sense! As well as the two large
fields, we have to accommodate the fans. Last year, due to high demand, we had to knock out the ninth and tenth holes so the fairways could be used. The members are still able to access the clubhouse car park if they want to play, but the majority choose not to bother.”
I asked Tony if the fans cause much damage to the fairways, and what his responsibilities are? “We had glamping tents up for around three weeks, which left yellow
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