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Proceedings aimed at jailing pro-golfer for alleged contempt are resolved

Summary

In a High Court hearing on 9 October 2018, professional golfer Kevin Beirth was ordered to give a sworn undertaking to cease presenting himself as a member or affiliate of the Professional Golfers Association (PGA). The PGA had previously sought to have Beirth imprisoned for contempt of court, alleging that he had breached earlier undertakings by continuing to portray himself as a PGA professional and offering lessons under that title. Beirth had been expelled from the PGA in 2012 after a disciplinary process and had previously settled a 2013 dispute with the association. The High Court, presided over by Ms Justice Caroline Costello, accepted Beirth's undertaking that he would not represent, be part of, affiliate with, or promote the PGA unless written agreement existed. The PGA's attachment and committal proceedings were therefore resolved. The case remains at the High Court stage, with no further sentencing or imprisonment imposed.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Proceedings aimed at jailing pro-golfer for alleged contempt are resolved. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 2018-10-09 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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