Ayrshire golf club facing 'financial disaster' following legal dispute

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A crowd funder aimed at saving Prestwick St. Cuthbert Golf Club from financial disaster has so far raised nearly £7,000.Ayrshire Live can reveal that officials have admitted the club is facing “financial challenges,” which has prompted their online appeal.In the appeal, issued by general manager, Sarah Eckford, the club hopes to raise as much as £70,000 stave off possible closure.It’s understood that the financial problems have been exacerbated, in part, due to a bitter legal dispute, after the club tried to impose subscription fees on individuals who were previously “exempt.”The battle ended up in the Edinburgh Court of Session for a judicial review.Now one insider has claimed the club is in “serious peril” financially.

The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.The source said: “I think it would make an interesting local public interest story about how the club is in dire straits financially due to some “life members “ refusing to accept changes at the club which would have taken away their future right to free membership.“In fact, they are taking the club to court for not following club rules and are demanding recompense.

This is causing significant financial pressure to the club to the point it may have to close as a club.“It is wrong for a few selfish members to put the club at such risk and worry to the other 700ish members.”The source added: “Running a golf club