Despite exercise being considered an essential tool for people to leave their homes, Golf Australia chair Andrew Newbold said his sport wasn't able to fall within the specific parametres.

"Golf Australia acknowledges that some state and territory governments will provide additional information and we will keep you up to date as and when additional state and territory-based announcements are made so you are clear on the legalities of golf courses and their operations moving forward," Newbold said in a memorandum to all clubs on Monday.

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"While this is a difficult time for the golf industry and wider society, Golf Australia is committed to working with clubs and facilities across the states and territories to ensure that we return a vibrant, strong industry."

The recommendation has seen courses such as Prospect Vale Golf Club close for the foreseeable future, with club president David Lanham "very disappointed that we can no longer play golf on our great course."

Riverside Golf Club is among one of the courses resuming operations under fresh behaviours and guidelines as premier Peter Gutwein actually encouraged the sport on Monday.

"If you want to go for a walk, you can do it with one other person. A bike ride, play golf, run, a horse ride, it can only be with one other person," he said.

As a result, the club are offering social golf only with two-person, 10-minute slots available for play with booking sheets available at the club.

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