Golf Ireland, Women in Golf Charter

A commitment to a more inclusive culture within golf

Across the globe, women as a whole have and continue to  be under represented at all levels of the Golf Club, namely; categories of membership, access to the course, access to competitions, coaching, refereeing and leadership opportunities. Over the past 15 years there has been a noticeable shift in all areas mentioned above, particularly in the Republic of Ireland largely due to the Equal Status Act. 

In 1991, just 13% of female members were “allowed” to attend their club AGM’s, with only 7% having a vote. This is one of the largest shifts in modern day club membership with 51% of females now having full membership and voting rights in their club, his differs significantly in Northern Ireland where just 15% of women are full members.

However, with women and girls making up 22% of Golf Club membership across 368 Golf Clubs and only half of them having full rights there is a clear opportunity to improve the voice of women and the support available to clubs across the country in Golf Ireland.

A key objective of Golf Ireland is to promote equality and inclusivity in golf across the island of Ireland. While many Golf Clubs are already committed to this objective, statistics from a recent survey shows that challenges continue to exist in terms of fairness for all particularly in the areas of membership, timesheet access, coaching and governance.   

Cill Dara Golf Club are Fully Committed to “Women in Golf Charter”

Please see the link for Golf and Living with COVID-19 from the 10th of May.

https://static.clubhouse.golfireland.ie/clubs/1000/uploads/files/club_support/gi_livingwithcovidroi_may10_2.pdf

An important email has been sent to your email address that the Club holds for you. This email outlines some important information regarding your return to golf on the 26th of April.  If you have not received this email please do not hesitate to contact the office or email cilldaragolfclub@gmail.com to update your details.

Information available on the following forums –

On Facebook:  ‘The World Handicap System is coming to Ireland on 2^nd November. Find out what it means for you at www.golfnet.ie/whs ‘

On Twitter: ‘The World Handicap System is coming to Ireland on 2^nd Nov. Find out more at www.golfnet.ie/whs @GUIGolf @IrishLadiesGolf #WHS 

On Insta: ‘World Handicap System – 2^nd November – more info at www.golfnet.ie/whs @IrishLadiesGolf 

LOCAL RULES

1. Distance Markers

Distance Markers as on the Score Card refer to the fixed mid fairway circular discs and concrete base portion only of the side of fairway markers.   These are deemed to be Immovable Obstructions.   Relief may be obtained under (Rule 16.1) of the Rules of Golf.

The upright Distance Poles are deemed to be Movable Obstructions and may be temporarily removed (without penalty) for the purposes of playing a shot.

2. Course Signage and Seats

Immovable obstruction (Rule 16.1) Rules of Golf applies.

Determine the nearest point of complete relief, THEN measure one club length from that point, not closer to the hole.

3. Out of Bounds

Out of bounds at left hand side of 9^th and 18^th holes.  A ball lying in, on or over the line is deemed out of bounds (Rule 18.2). Rules of Golf applies, the player must take stroke-and-distance relief by adding one penalty stroke and playing the original ball or another ball from where the previous stroke was made.

For the purpose of player safety the following temporary provisions will apply in qualifying competitions:

4. Flagsticks

Flagsticks must remain in the hole at all times.

5. Bunkers

When a player’s ball lies in a bunker, the player may prefer the lie within six inches. (See Model Local Rule E-3 for details of how this must be done.)” Please note that smoothing the sand before placing the ball is not allowed. The ball should be marked before lifting.

Competition Committee

June 2020