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Philip Reidreports on how Irish golf clubs are battling to cope with the challenges posed by unprecedented times

IN A nutshell, Irish golf clubs want one thing from this year: survival! And, to achieve that, the results of an Irish Times questionnaire would seem to indicate, the vast majority of clubs are showing flexibility in allowing members to pay their annual subscriptions over a phased basis, while there has been a general reduction in green fees aimed at ensuring there is cash flow which is the lifeline for any business.