SGU AREAS FIGHT TO RETAIN POWER IN SLGA AMALGAMATION
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By Martin Dempster
A row over the proposed amalgamation between the Scottish Golf Union and the Scottish Ladies' Golfing Association has escalated after a group involving some of the SGU's 16 area associations in danger of losing their power claimed it was "not in the best interests for the future and the betterment of Scottish amateur golf."
While unanimously behind the amalgamation itself, the Scottish Golf Union Ltd Areas Steering Group has accused the Amalgamation Committee of "disdainful treatment" and claimed an alternative plan was dismissed without being given proper consideration.
It has also claimed the proposal is the latest attempt to "dismantle the long-standing and well-trusted method" of SGU areas' governance of the amateur game.
As part of the amalgamation proposal, the area associations would lose their status as SGU stakeholders, the country's 580 golf clubs being handed that responsibility instead. As a second-tier of governance, the SGU's Area Executive Council, is removed.
The SGUL Areas Steering Group claims many clubs are "still in the dark" over the exact details of the proposal and hope the clubs, through their respective area associations, will force a re-think when it is put to the vote at special general meetings being held by the SLGA and SGU later this month.
The alternative proposal, put forward by Glasgow Golf Union and supported, it is claimed, by 12 out of 14 Areas that attended a meeting to discuss the matter, was dismissed by the Amalgamation Committee, which needs a 75 per cent vote in favour of the proposal from the 16 Area associations.
According to a Steering Group spokesman, it is "not anywhere near" that figure as things stand.
In response, the SGU said it was "surprised and extremely disappointed" by the content of the letter (to "The Scotsman" newspaper) and revealed that support for their proposal currently stands at nearly 100 per cent of respondents.
In a statement released last night, the SGU said: "We strongly refute the various allegations made or implied. The SGU board at all times has been open and transparent throughout the amalgamation process. We have met regularly with Areas and clubs to consider the proposal. We continue to be happy to meet anyone to discuss the proposal."
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By Martin Dempster
A row over the proposed amalgamation between the Scottish Golf Union and the Scottish Ladies' Golfing Association has escalated after a group involving some of the SGU's 16 area associations in danger of losing their power claimed it was "not in the best interests for the future and the betterment of Scottish amateur golf."
While unanimously behind the amalgamation itself, the Scottish Golf Union Ltd Areas Steering Group has accused the Amalgamation Committee of "disdainful treatment" and claimed an alternative plan was dismissed without being given proper consideration.
It has also claimed the proposal is the latest attempt to "dismantle the long-standing and well-trusted method" of SGU areas' governance of the amateur game.
As part of the amalgamation proposal, the area associations would lose their status as SGU stakeholders, the country's 580 golf clubs being handed that responsibility instead. As a second-tier of governance, the SGU's Area Executive Council, is removed.
The SGUL Areas Steering Group claims many clubs are "still in the dark" over the exact details of the proposal and hope the clubs, through their respective area associations, will force a re-think when it is put to the vote at special general meetings being held by the SLGA and SGU later this month.
The alternative proposal, put forward by Glasgow Golf Union and supported, it is claimed, by 12 out of 14 Areas that attended a meeting to discuss the matter, was dismissed by the Amalgamation Committee, which needs a 75 per cent vote in favour of the proposal from the 16 Area associations.
According to a Steering Group spokesman, it is "not anywhere near" that figure as things stand.
In response, the SGU said it was "surprised and extremely disappointed" by the content of the letter (to "The Scotsman" newspaper) and revealed that support for their proposal currently stands at nearly 100 per cent of respondents.
In a statement released last night, the SGU said: "We strongly refute the various allegations made or implied. The SGU board at all times has been open and transparent throughout the amalgamation process. We have met regularly with Areas and clubs to consider the proposal. We continue to be happy to meet anyone to discuss the proposal."
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