Golf course issues examined at open forum

The Courier, 27 October 2000

A wide range of topics came under scrutiny during a series of informal open forums held by senior officials and members of St Andrews Links Trust and management committee.

Held as part of its commitment to open management of the town’s world-famous links, the initiatives allowed local residents, golf club members and organisations the opportunity to keep abreast of developments and raise any concerns.

The programme, introduced last year, took the form of an open surgery when members of the trust, the links management committee and management officials were available to talk on matters concerning the links.

The event was held in the Links’ Clubhouse, and was attended by several members of the public.

Matters which came under the spotlight included the Old Course ballot, speed of play on the courses and the recently-announced change of format of the Alfred Dunhill Cup.

Alan McGregor, general manager of the trust, explained yesterday, “It was a useful and worthwhile exercise with enough time to discuss matters thoroughly.”

The organisation also staged two information programmes for invited guests from the St Andrews golfing community, hoteliers, the Kingdom of Fife Tourist Board, St Andrews community council and tour operators.