Consumer spending on golf in the Republic of Ireland alone is now worth €379m million annually, according to a new report commissioned by the Confederation of Golf in Ireland (CGI) and The R&A. The report, ‘A Satellite Account for Golf in the Republic of Ireland’ * was conducted to evaluate golf’s economic value to the Republic of Ireland and found that the top three elements of this consumer spending are €94 million on club membership fees, ...
The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers have voted to admit women members for the first time since their formation in 1744. Muirfield, home to the Honourable Company, was taken off the Open Championship rota last May when members narrowly voted not to admit women into the club. Although 64% of members were in favour, the club needed 66% to pass the motion. Before the 36% even began celebrating, R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers took the 16-time ...
The proposed establishment of One Governing Body to administer golf in Ireland is progressing well with the Discussion Group formed to examine the proposal reporting good progress on the issues that have emerged. Representatives from the ILGU and GUI met for the first time in November 2015 to initiate discussions on the establishment of One Governing Body for Golf (OGB) in Ireland. A Discussions Group (DG) was established and has four representatives from each organisation. The role ...
In a major move the R&A and the USGA have unveiled a preview of the proposed new Rules of Golf, as part of a joint initiative to modernise the Rules and make them easier to understand and apply. The online release of this preview begins a six-month feedback and evaluation period during which all golfers worldwide can learn about the proposed changes and provide input before they are finalised in 2018 and take effect on 1 ...
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