LADIES
GOLF UNION
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Publication – Issued Tuesday 26
February 2013
A time of change following the LGU’s AGM
As the LGU celebrates its 120th anniversary as the voice of women’s golf, the AGM in Dublin saw the announcement of a number of changes, both in key officials and in the arrangements for selecting international teams.
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She says “The LGU is renowned for the high standard
of the championships and international matches it hosts, and the focus has to
be on continuing to develop and improve our events, both on and off the golf
course. The GB&I victory in the Curtis Cup at Nairn gave ladies’ golf a
huge boost and I would hope the LGU can capitalise on this to promote the game
to new participants and supporters.”
In
another change of senior personnel, Brigid McCaw (pictured left) has been appointed the 25th
President of the LGU since the position was instigated in 1908, and commences
her two years in office in succession to Mrs. Jill Edwards MBE.
Chairman of the LGU in 2009, Brigid has served in many roles at national level in Ireland and has been one of the LGU’s top rules officials for a number of years. She is “pleased and honoured to be President of the LGU in this, its 120th anniversary year.”
Chairman of the LGU in 2009, Brigid has served in many roles at national level in Ireland and has been one of the LGU’s top rules officials for a number of years. She is “pleased and honoured to be President of the LGU in this, its 120th anniversary year.”
At the AGM itself, retiring
Chairman Gillian Kirkwood took the opportunity to announce a radical shake-up
in the LGU’s arrangements for selecting international teams. She said “the face
of ladies’ amateur golf has changed with the advent of international playing
opportunities, and with elite players getting younger and younger. In addition,
with the introduction of the World Amateur Golf Ranking for ladies, detailed
information on individual performances is becoming more readily available.
A review of selection options
was commissioned, and involved wide consultation with many interested parties.
At the recent Board meeting, the Directors unanimously agreed that future Great
Britain & Ireland teams will be selected from a mix of the World Amateur
Golf Ranking (“WAGR”), the newly implemented LGU Order of Merit and a small
number of Captain’s picks.
The biennial Junior Vagliano
team will continue to be selected by a panel of representatives from each of
the four home countries.”
These new arrangements will be
introduced with immediate effect, with the Vagliano team for the match against
the Continent of Europe in Chantilly in June 2013 comprising:-
- The top 4 players from the WAGR (subject to being in the top 20) as at 17 June 2013
- The top 3 players from the LGU Order of Merit (or 7 or any number up to 7, if none within the top 20 of WAGR) as at 17 June 2013
- Captain’s picks – 2 players
- Reserves – the leading 2 players from the WAGR not already selected above
The
new selection arrangements are intended to recognise modern playing schedules,
be fit for purpose in choosing the best team available, and provide clarity and
fairness for players, parents, National Organisations, coaches and the media.
The
Junior Vagliano team, which will be selected by the more traditional method,
will be announced on 3 June 2013.
Further information:
Shona Malcolm
CEO
Ladies’ Golf Union
Tel: 0044 (0) 789 469 8222
Email: shona.malcolm@lgu.org
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