Golf authorities 'highlighting the plight of clubs to government'

Golf’s governing bodies in Ireland have revealed they are directly engaged with government agencies in both the Republic and Northern Ireland to establish support measures for the industry.

The vast majority of golf clubs in Ireland are following the advice of both the HSE and the game’s governing bodies in closing their courses in addition to suspending activities in clubhouses until April 19. Yet the permanent closure of Killorglin Golf Club in Kerry last weekend has brought into sharp focus the plight for all golf clubs in the face of extreme financial challenges from the Covid-19 pandemic.