Powys County Council has made its position clear this morning after officers visited Llanymynech Golf Club at the weekend following a “response to complaints”.
The club, which straddles the border, is registered with the relevant English golf authority, but it is a Powys rate payer due to the clubhouse (pictured) and 15 holes being located on this side of the border.
The council said it will continue to “investigate the matter” but the club has told members that it hopes to have some clarity by tomorrow (Tuesday).
The confusion comes due to golf being banned under Welsh Covid-19 lockdown rules, but permitted under the softer regulations across the border.
“Llanymynech Golf Club was visited by Trading Standards over the weekend in response to complaints,” said a council spokesperson.
“No enforcement action was taken at the time but we continue to investigate the matter. The golf club is in Wales and its business rates are paid to Powys County Council.”
Council officers were supported by Dyfed-Powys Police during their visit.
As news of the visit emerged, Sian Whiteoak, Club Secretary, informed members by email: “At 16.15 on December 30, we received and email from Powys Trading Standards informing us that they had been informed that Llanymynech Golf Club has been breaching Welsh legislation regarding the Coronavirus outbreak.
“On December 31 we responded, explaining our situation and also requesting further discussion.
“Late this morning we were visited by the Public Protection Officer (PPO) and the Police. Neither were unsympathetic to our situation but we have been asked to close until further notice.
“We are now awaiting clarification from the authorities, but as it is a Bank Holiday weekend we do not anticipate anything happening before Tuesday. We will keep you informed of any changes as soon as possible.”