After landmark votes at separate meetings held today (Saturday 19th January 2019), the Irish Ladies Golf Union and the Golfing Union of Ireland have formally approved the establishment of Golf Ireland. The Irish Ladies Golf Union approved a special resolution at their AGM, while simultaneously the Golfing Union of Ireland passed a motion at a Special General Meeting.
GUI RESULT
94% in favour of the proposal
GUI RESULT
94% in favour of the proposal
ILGU RESULT
100% in favour of the proposal
It will mean the game of golf in Ireland will now, for the first time, have an all-inclusive governing body. Once established, Clubs will only have to deal with one body when it comes to handicapping, inter-club events, club supports and game development.
A Transition Period will immediately commence, with the intention for this to culminate with the first AGM and regional meetings of Golf Ireland happening in the final quarter of 2020, paving the way for the organisation to ‘go live’ on 1 January 2021.