SCOTTISH GOLF UNION UPDATE ON SLGA AMALGAMATION BID

FROM THE SCOTTISH GOLF UNION WEBSITE
The Scottish Golf Union (SGU), in consultation with the Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association (SLGA), remains committed to working towards a unified body in the Home of Golf.
Following encouraging meetings with the SGU Areas, the organisation’s shareholders, a statement from the SGU Board said: “The SGU remains committed to amalgamation. Further details are being discussed within the SGU and meetings are ongoing.
"The Board will establish some principles which we trust may provide a sensible starting point to re-open discussions on amalgamation with the SLGA. Clubs will be advised as soon as possible of progress on this matter.”
Recently, the merger of the English Golf Union (EGU) and the English Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) was approved at simultaneous general meetings of both organisations and will come into effect on January 1. One national governing body – "England Golf" – will be created to represent all amateur golfers in England.
The SGU Board added: “The Board is delighted that the English bodies have achieved their combined goal. The goal in Scotland is similar as it is in the best long-term interests of Scottish Golf.”