All of Ceredigion’s golf courses will remain closed until June.

Some of the county’s six courses had intended to reopen this week after the Welsh Government announced they could do so at their own discretion.

However, following requests from Ceredigion County Council and Dyfed Powys Police, all of the courses have decided to not open until 1 June.

These golf clubs include Aberystwyth Golf Club, Borth and Ynyslas Golf Club, Cardigan Golf Club, Cilgwyn Golf Club, Cwmrhydneuadd Golf Club and Penrhos Golf Club.

A spokesperson for Ceredigion council said: “The reason for this is to minimise any unnecessary travel in and around the county over the next two weeks.

"Lockdown measures remain in Wales, unlike England where travel restrictions have been relaxed, and Ceredigion has already seen an increase in visitors venturing to the county to enjoy our local countryside and beaches.

"Ceredigion has one of the largest percentage of older population in the country, as well as an additional 2,500 who have been instructed to be on the government’s shielding list. Therefore, the desire to travel during the bank holiday weekend at the end of the month is of particular concern to us.

"It was initially reported that Ceredigion should prepare for 60,000 infections and 600 deaths due to the coronavirus. To date, we have contained the infection rate to under 40, and we are now one of the lowest affected areas in mainland Britain.

"We need to keep doing what we’ve been doing so far, by working together to stay home and save lives.”

Borth and Ynyslas Golf Club had intended to open this week, but in a statement, they said: “We have been advised by Ceredigion council and the Dyfed-Powys Police that they prefer we don’t open as they believe there will be increased traffic over the next two weeks from the local students who have been asked to come and get their stuff from halls of residence as well as those expected on the bank holiday weekend. We will reopen on Monday, 1 June.”On the issue of students returning to Aberystwyth to collect their possessions, a university spokesperson explained: “Residents of Aberystwyth University accommodation who still have property in rooms on campus have been told that they cannot return to collect any belongings while Welsh Government travel restrictions still apply. “We have also told our residents that the University has plans in place to limit how many people can return to campus at any given time once restrictions are lifted. As such, those returning will be asked to book a slot. Our plans, which are being developed in concert with the local authority and the police, are designed to maintain strict social distancing with the safety of students, University staff, and the wider community in mind. “We will continue to strongly urge any students who have to return to Aberystwyth, to take all responsible steps possible to avoid spreading infection. This means planning movements carefully and fully adhering to government guidelines at all times.”