'It’s a way of life' – relief and elation as golf and tennis resume across England

Of all the thousands of golfers and tennis players who were reacquainted with the reassuring swoosh and snap of club and racket on ball on Wednesday, few surely heard a sweeter sound than the 18-handicapper Ed Sandison.

Not for the working classes. It’s for the middle classes.

Govt: 'Swim across this bay of sharks. When you reach the other side you can play golf.' English people: 'Yehaa!'

Guardian has been playing an active role to scare people. Facts over fear please. endthelockdown

Great news for privileged white people, isn't it? Everyone else, meh!

LockdownNo This guy Michael Ryan sitting on high chair in WHO is denying herd immunity.. who he thinks he is to deny the force of nature, the God gift to the universe of creatures which is tested all through the ages of human and animal history

Working 50hpw in tough conditions is also a way of life, not sure if it's resumption is a relief or elation, just may be more dangerous

These activities will stop COVID19 in its tracks for sure! (Sarcasm). StayHomeSaveLifes

Joyous news! Garden centres, cricket, tennis AND still working from home, the upper-middle class are in for a treat this week.

LockdownNo relief and elation? no that's when lockdown ends and everything opens

For the rich people only lads ..

I would think fencing would be the right sport for the times

HarounRashid2

We all need our personal lives back. Lockdown needs to end.

And then cricket?

What about Cricket?

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