Unions to research economic impact of COVID-19 and state case for "State-funded support"

The ILGU and GUI have issued a survey to all clubs on the economic fallout of the COVID-19 crisis with a view to using the data to appeal to the government for State-funded support.

In a statement, the Unions said that “while we know this period of restriction will pass, we are also aware of the significant and lasting impact this will have on our sport. 

“Golf clubs play a vital role in the life of our cities, towns and villages and we want our members to emerge from this prepared to face the challenges ahead. This has not been an easy time for our sport.

“In line with this, we are planning to outline the financial impact of the current crisis on our member clubs to government departments and agencies.

|A survey has been circulated to all golf clubs which aims to capture the economic impact for clubs. It is our intention to collate the data and prepare a high-level paper for both governments to consider.

“The Unions will continue to make a compelling case for state-funded supports to help our clubs recover as soon as possible.”