Clubs fighting to retain members

The fee-paying members of the Golfing Union of Ireland and its constituent clubs have dropped by 43,795 (or 5%) over the last 10 years, according to the union’s financial controller, Michael Malone.

Over at the Irish Ladies Golf Union, chief executive Sinead Heraty reports a similar situation as their male equivalents, with a 5% drop since 2008 from 51,000 members to 37,000.

These figures have caused all concerned to take positive steps to counter what may well develop into a crisis situation should the trend continue.