Among those to welcome the initiative was the O’Driscoll family, with parents Sarah and John O’Driscoll enjoying the course with their children Fin and Zac.
Sarah O’Driscoll said she preferred to be “engaged with the family, rather than looking at a screen”.
John O’Driscoll added: “Being in the moment, just enjoying being together. The phone’s always going to be there later for a big of downtime, but no need when we’re out.”
Fellow customer Damien Saville added that he “100%” believes that having phones on the course “takes you away from paying attention”.
“You’re not present at the time when you’re talking and spending time with your kids,” he added.