AFL identity Sam Newman has marched to the steps of Victorian parliament to protest the continued closure of golf courses in the state.

Golf clubs remain shut under Victoria’s ‘stage three’ restrictions to curb the spread of coronavirus.

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But the decision has remained a point of contention after New South Wales, which has recorded more COVID-19 cases than any other state, re-opened golf courses two weeks ago.

People in Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania can also play golf as part of their government-mandated exercise.

But it is not clear yet which restrictions will be lifted or when as Victoria seeks to avoid a second wave after recording lower numbers of new coronavirus cases in recent days.

With golf considered safe in other states, Newman - who at 74 years old is in the high-risk category for coronavirus - is determined to get an answer from Premier Daniel Andrews.

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In a video of his protest - captioned ‘I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it any more’ - uploaded to social media on Thursday, Newman carried a golf bag to Spring St to argue the case.

“Victorians, unlike their interstate counterparts, can’t play golf,” he said.

“So I’m going to the seat of government, where Daniel Andrews might be in the house, and I’m going to respectfully ask him why in god’s name can’t we go on to a golf course, social distance, and play golf?

“I’m going to stand here for an hour or so and if he hears that I’m here, I’ll put a ball marker down.

“I’ve got a GPS for social distancing, and we’ll ask him - why in god’s name can’t Victorians play golf? So here we go.”

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has put his own weekly golf game on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic. Credit: Quinn Rooney / Getty Images

Newman called the government’s closure of golf clubs ‘absolute nonsense’ given other exercise, including kicking a football, is allowed if social distancing is followed.

Newman received support from others in the Australian sporting community, including Shane Warne and retired AFL players Nick Riewoldt and Dale Thomas.

“Go on Sammy!!!!!!! I must admit, that you have a very good point,” Warne wrote on Twitter.

Australian cricket great and avid golfer Shane Warne spoke out in support of Sam Newman’s protest. Credit: Hannah Peters / Getty Images

“When I went to the supermarket a few days ago, there were 20 people in a confined space, plenty of room in the open space of a golf course.”

In spite of Newman’s attempts, golf clubs may remain closed for some weeks yet.

Victorian Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton suggested this week certain restrictions may not be lifted until the end of the current state of emergency, which was this week extended until May 11.