Two months in, iGolf numbers at higher end of expectations

Golf Ireland CEO Mark Kennelly said they have "turned away literally hundreds of people" who wanted to become iGolf subscribers due to their stand-down period.

Golf Ireland say their main aim with iGolf is to covert subscribers into club members. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Golf Ireland has confirmed that 950 subscribers have signed up to its iGolf scheme since it was launched in early October, a number which is at the higher end of their expectations.

The scheme allows golfers to hold an official handicap without being a golf club member. It had already been in operation in New Zealand, England, and Scotland.