Golfers return to the Yorkshire course that hosted Europe's first Ryder Cup

Moortown Golf Club in north Leeds, which hosted the first Ryder Cup to be played in Europe, has now re-opened to members, who must adhere to strict social distancing guidelines.

The new normality did not deter golfers from teeing off this morning, with Chris Pennington and Graham Holden among the first to begin a round.

Moortown was founded in 1909 and its prestigious course was designed by the eminent Dr Alister MacKenzie, who also laid out Augusta National.

It hosted the Ryder Cup in 1929, when the trophy was contested between the USA and Britain. Around 2,000 spectators turned out to watch the home team win on the final day. It was only the second time the competition had ever been played, and the first time in Europe.

Although play took place in late April, there was hail and even heavy snow at one point.

Golfers playing together at Moortown must remain two metres apart all times and should not share equipment. They cannot move between holes until each one is clear and tee times have been spaced out.

Also enjoying the return of golf today was England cricketer Jonny Bairstow, who shared photos of himself playing at Moor Allerton Golf Club in north Leeds on social media.