The CGI is a new organisation, created by the GUI, ILGU and the PGA to help advance the sport of golf on the island of Ireland, for the future. The formation of this new organisation follows some 18 months of study and preparation by the associations together with the Irish Sports Council and Sport Northern Ireland. The CGI will complement the work of the associations as well as providing a necessary combined approach to certain key strategic areas in the future development of golf in Ireland.