Golf club is out of the rough and back in profit

Lahinch golf club has turned the corner and is back in profit, its captain said yesterday.

Richard Pyne, speaking ahead of presenting a report to members, said the club recorded an operating surplus of €97,626 in 2011.

A collapse in green fee income resulted in the club recording a combined operating loss of €1m in 2008 and 2009. In a bid to cut costs, staff were placed on a three-day week from October to March.