Monday, 27 June 2016

OUT vote leaves Dacoity Cup in chaos

OUT vote leaves Dacoity Cup in chaos

The decision by English voters to leave Europe has already thrown the future of golf's least prestigious event into doubt. It has been suggested that England could no longer participate under current rules, and the Rest of the World would have to play someone else. It has also been suggested that because Wales voted to leave as well, that they should join the English team. It was then pointed out that Wales doesn't have any players so it would make no difference anyway.
 
Scotland have demanded that they be given independence because they voted to Remain. This could result in Scotland replacing England in the Dacoity Cup, with England only able to enter as part of the Rest of the World team. Many people in Ireland, are now demanding their own referendum to decide whether to join with England or continue as part of the Rest of the World.
 
The vote has already had consequences in England. Skipper Derek Ives has resigned after officially supporting the campaign for England to Remain. However he made very few speeches during the campaign and referred only vaguely to the notion of international co-operation. Some of his fellow countrymen have suggested that his office deliberately sabotaged the Remain campaign by making him keep a low profile. In a statement outside his official residence, Ives announced his intention to stand down, saying that the England team required "fresh leadership".
The Committee have already accepted his resignation and appointed Ken Hicks to take over for this years event.
 
Some have questioned whether the Spanish and African players would be able to enter England in order to take part at Bowood, due to changes in visa and passport rules.
 
President of the Official Dacoity Cup Organising Committee (ODCOC), Split Bladder, questioned whether the tournament could continue in its current format. He said that negotiations towards a new playing agreement should start straight away and not wait for a new English captain to take office.