JOINT NETWORK PROVIDES IMPROVED SUPPORT FOR GOLF CLUBS AND
COUNTIES
The English Golf Union (EGU) and English Ladies' Golf Association
(ELGA) have confirmed that their existing regional development
officer networks will combine to become a single team.
The EGU and ELGA are committed to the targets set by the
England Golf Partnership (EGP), including increasing participation,
the number of active members and the number of accredited
golf clubs. The creation of a single development team means
that the EGU and ELGA will be able to deliver the programmes
that will support both golf clubs and golfers in a more streamlined
and effective way.
The new regional development team will consist of six officers
and includes two recent appointments, Melanie McMahon and
Andy Willems to complement the established four officers from
the EGU and ELGA.
Pauline Perla, CEO of ELGA commented, "By working together
the ELGA and the EGU will be able to considerably improve
the support we offer golf clubs throughout England. More officers
will also enable us to provide solutions that reflect more
local requirements."
The new development team will continue to work closely with
County Unions and Associations to support the formation of
County Golf Partnerships that will provide a framework and
implementation programmes based on the local needs of facilities,
golfers, volunteers and professionals.
Golf clubs are fundamental to the development of the game.
The development team will provide guidance and direction on
a range of issues including junior development, GolfMark accreditation,
sourcing of funds and grant aid, attracting and retaining
members, child protection, equity policies and the production
of development plans.
Paul Baxter, EGU Chief Executive added, "The England
Golf Partnership has set stretching targets to reach whilst
providing further financial support to the game of golf. I
am confident the new team working together will help deliver
those targets whilst providing more support for our clubs."
The EGU and ELGA will continue to work alongside the Golf
Foundation in order to support their development work within
schools.
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