Ladies' Golf Union
It was founded in 1893 and was based in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland until merging with The R&A at the start of 2017.[1] The LGU was governed by an elected council with equal representation from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.It dealt with major policy issues, all-Britain and Ireland tournaments, and international competitions.It had affiliates in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales which organise local tournaments, ran the handicapping system, liaised with clubs, and promoted the sport at a local level.The LGU was also involved in running several competitions involving teams from beyond its home territory: Curtis Cup; Vagliano Trophy; Espirito Santo Trophy; and Commonwealth competitions.