GUI / ILGU News

Competitive golf will now NOT be permitted under Phase 2 for the re-introduction of golf as announced by the Governing bodies this evening

While it’s fair to say that Covid-19 has negatively impacted all aspects of life, it has also left us with opportunities to reinvent, re-invigorate and reset.

Step 2 of the “Protocol for the Safe Return of Golf” in Northern Ireland will commence on June 8th with the reintroduction of competition golf and 4-balls

The sun is shining, the BBQ's are going and now the news that we'll be permitted to play fourballs and competitions from next week. Some Bank Holidays are simply better than others!

Darren Clarke is the only Irish Major champion who posted an East of Ireland victory on his amateur golfing CV en route to becoming a world renowned figure in the game

John Murphy claimed the prestigious Byron Nelson Award on Thursday and can now look forward to an invite to next May's AT&T amongst the stars of the PGA Tour

After her college career came to an anticlimactic end because of Covid-19, Olivia Mehaffey has decided to resurrect it, signing up for one more year at Arizona State

Of clubs who responded to an ILGU Tournament Committee survey, results presented an overwhelming vote in favour of cancelling inter club events for 2020

The GUI have stated regulations that must be amended in order to resume play will not be in place on time for a Tuesday restart but it’s still good news for golf in the North, albeit with players having to endure another day’s wait

The R&A Covid-19 Support fund will be largely aimed at national associations and other affiliated bodies in Great Britain and Ireland