Eleanor Cannon: Scottish golf chair ignores criticism after Andrew McKinlay resigns

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Andrew McKinlay became the third chief executive of Scottish Golf in four years

. Scottish Golf chairman Eleanor Cannon has rejected criticism after stepping down from the organization's third chief executive in four years.

Andrew McKinlay resigned Tuesday after two years in the mail.

After an article in the Scot that criticized Cannon, Scottish Golf replied describing the play as "harassment and intimidation."

"I don't really think that what's really important right now is how many chief executives we've had," Cannon said.

"What matters now is that we support our clubs and support our members. Because no one is free from what's going on."

McKinlay, who will be replaced by Karin Sharp, joined Scottish Golf in February 2018 to succeed Blane Dodds, who left the equivalent post at Scottish Tennis after a year.

Developing director Ross Duncan and operations head Louise Burke also left last month.

In BBC Scotland's Sports Sound program, Cannon was asked about media reports that portrayed her as a "divided character" and replied, "That is something extraordinary to say on national radio.

" If you want me to comment on the press this week, that's something I'm not willing to do. "

Gun-confirmed wrestling clubs get a discount on the coronavirus pandemic membership fee, and that Scottish Golf is working with governments on a plan for the safe return of sport.

"We are working with all our stakeholders to build an emergency fund to support clubs in need. straits due to the closure, "she added.