Cushendall Golf Club member Fiona Delargy has been appointed as the new Golf Ireland President at the 2026 national AGM.

She becomes the latest figure to lead the governing body for golf in Ireland, having served as president-elect over the previous year.

Fiona Delargy succeeded outgoing president, Michael Evans of Athlone, who concluded his term at the sixth annual Golf Ireland AGM on March 28 at the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone.

Fiona said she was “very proud and honoured” to be in the “privileged position” of taking up the position.

Golf Ireland outgoing President Michael Evans and new President Fiona Delargy at the Golf Ireland AGM in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone. Photo: Bryan Keane | Inpho.

placeholder image — Golf Ireland outgoing President Michael Evans and new President Fiona Delargy at the Golf Ireland AGM in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone. Photo: Bryan Keane | Inpho.

"I'm excited and extremely grateful to be awarded this prestigious opportunity. I am proud to be the first Ulster female president of Golf Ireland so that is also a particular honour.

“We have got a great year ahead of us and a very busy season. I'm looking forward to seeing everybody and seeing it all in action.

“Golf Ireland has catered for everybody, from GolfSixes through to our veterans and our golfers with a disability. We are reaching out to absolutely everybody. The Golf Ireland ethos is that golf is for everybody, and it has created something for everyone that we didn't have in the past.

“The four new women's regional championships are also a fantastic addition to the calendar and should hopefully draw us in line with the men's events, again, equality and provision for everyone and it will be good to see those championships grow.”

Cushendall Golf Club congratulated Fiona on her inauguration.

"We are incredibly proud to see Fiona and Cushendall Golf Club represented at the highest level of Irish golf,” a club spokesperson said.