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Breaking Down Gender Barriers

16/4/2016

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It was all smiles at the weekend as members of Innerleithen Golf Club aimed to consign gender inequality to a thing of the past. Whilst many clubs, including Innerleithen, have welcomed Ladies members and held ‘mixed team’ competitions for a number for years, the club went one step further in last weekends Castle Warehouse Medal.

For the first time, in what is hoped to be a blueprint for the future, the monthly Medal Competitions are being held as completely open to all, irrespective of gender. Club Captain, Peter Irvine, said  ”The great thing about golf is it’s handicap system, which levels the playing field for people of all ages and abilities. However, segregation is unfortunately still a common sight across clubs up and down the country, and very few have attempted to use handicaps to address gender bias. We are excited to be utilising this handicap system and the course Standard Scratch Scores to open up competitions to all participants”.

Ladies Captain, Gloria Smith, adds “We are a local, friendly club and are delighted to be joining the gents section in medal competitions on an equal footing, and have been really impressed at the positive reception to the change from members. Although this is just a small step in the right direction, we look forward to growing and fostering a modern, inclusive club to be proud of.”

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    • Visitors Info
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  • Join
  • Food@The Golf Club
  • Club and Course
    • Course Overview
    • Hole Details >
      • 1- Bridge 170 yrd Par 3
      • 2 - Cauld 341 yrd Par 4
      • 3 - Pirn Craig 475 yrd Par 4
      • 4 - Clubhouse 378 yrd Par 4
      • 5 - Hill 100 yrd Par 3
      • 6 - Common 485 yrd Par 5
      • 7 - Lee Pool 180 yrd Par 3
      • 8 - Dyke 524 yrd Par 5
      • 9 - Hame 372 yrd Par 4
    • Scorecard
    • Handicap Ratings >
      • Gents - White - 18 Holes
      • Gents - Yellow - 18 Holes
      • Gents - Red - 18 Holes
      • Gents - White - Front 9
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      • Gents - Yellow - Back 9
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      • Ladies - Yellow - 18 Holes
      • Ladies - Red - 18 Holes
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