Sunday, February 15, 2015

SLGA VOTE YES TO AMALGAMATION WITH THE SGU

At the AGM of the SLGA held on Saturday 7th February in the Marriott Hotel in Edinburgh, Ladies Sections of Clubs, Ladies Clubs, County Golf Associations,Vice Presidents and Directors voted in favour of the proposed amalgamation by a unanimous margin of 204 - 0. Those unable to send a representative voted by proxy.
Beth Paterson, SLGA Chairman said 'Amalgamation between the SLGA and the SGU is in the best interests of golf and we sincerely hope that the SGU will gain support for amalgamation from their shareholders, so we can look forward to a new era and to realising our vision for the future.'
Presently, all clubs affiliated to SGU are being urged to vote in an independent poll which is open till 27th February as part of the proposal to amalgamate with the SLGA.