Following on from yesterday's shock announcement about the departure of Scottish Golf CEO, Andrew McKinlay, Scottish Golf issued out a further statement this morning.
Eleanor Cannon, Chair of Scottish Golf said:
“The Board and Executive Team have had to make very tough decisions in order to focus on ensuring we are in a sustainable position going forward when courses reopen. With many clubs feeling the financial strain, which in turn has had a knock-on effect on our income, we have prioritised expenditure accordingly. Now more than ever we need strong leadership backed up by robust actionable plans. I am very pleased to announce that The Board has invited Karin Sharp to lead the organisation with immediate effect, from her current role as Chief Operating Officer.
Karin has outstanding operational pedigree gained through various leadership roles within RBS where her career spanned 23 years, predominately in their Corporate & Commercial Banking Division. She joined Scottish Ladies Golfing Association in November 2013 as Chief Operating Officer and, following the amalgamation in 2015, has ultimately continued in the same role for Scottish Golf."
"Karin will continue to be supported by Iain Forsyth the Scottish Golf Chief Commercial Officer. Iain has more than 30 years’ commercial leadership experience working in the golf industry. Both Karin and Iain have voluntarily decided to take a 20% pay cut for the foreseeable future."
"Scottish Golf continues to be in active dialogue with Scottish Government, sportscotland and the R&A on the up to date guidance and advice relative to the current health and economic crisis."
Eleanor Cannon stated that Scottish Golf has had to make "some very tough decisions" to remain sustainable amid the coronavirus crisis. In addition to yesterday's shock departure of CEO, Andrew McKinlay, it has reduced "a significant number" of their staff through the government furlough scheme. Earlier this month it announced that all it's remaining events and performance programmes for the 2020 had been cancelled. Something the other three home nations have so far avoided.
As part of an effort to support its 575 member clubs, Scottish Golf has also issued out a "financial health check survey" to gather information about the impact of Covid-19 on Scottish Clubs.
Karin Sharp said:
"This detail will directly contribute to, and significantly inform, our ongoing dialogue with Scottish Government in relation to the struggles faced by golf in Scotland. This information is crucial. To enable us to represent the situation accurately and effectively, I urge all clubs to complete the survey at the earliest opportunity."
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