The ILGU governs golf for ladies in Ireland; organising championships, administering handicaps and dealing with equality. On an autumn day in 1887, a remarkably far-sighted woman, Miss C.E. McGee, traveled to Kinnegar, Hollywood, Co. Down, on a rather curious mission. The trip was made at the invitation of a Dr. Collier, who was convinced she would be intrigued by the sight of a very rare species. A lady golfer.
