Archive for the ‘People’ Category
Friday, February 3rd, 2012
New Appointment Strengthens Fletcher Leisure Team
With more than 20 years’ experience in the golf industry, Ross Hastings’ appointment will ignite the Sunice and Tommy Hilfiger brands .....read the full story »
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
Burhill’s First Manager in Training Promoted after just 10 months
Ian McDowell progresses to General Manager’s position at Redbourn Golf Club
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
Durham Accepts Full Time Role at Foremost Golf
Peter Durham has been appointed Head of Membership Services and ‘ProShopRevolution’ at Foremost Golf
Monday, January 30th, 2012
Rock Win is Sweet News for Edwards
Robert Rock’s win in Abu Dhabi has brought a big smile to the face of golf course architect James Edwards .....read the full story »
Thursday, January 26th, 2012
EIGCA welcomes Giles Wardle as new Consultant Partner
The European Institute of Golf Course Architects has announced that Giles Wardle, a partner with Irriplan, has become an EIGCA Consultant Partner .....read the full story »
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Curtis Cup Countdown
The countdown is on for 8-10 June staging at The Nairn GC. The event artist will be Lucy Tormey .....read the full story »
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
Tom Craig Appointed Interim SGU Chairman
The Scottish Golf Union has appointed Tom Craig CA as new Interim Chairman of the Board after Douglas Connon MBE did not seek a second three-year term due to health reasons. Maurice Shields has been confirmed as the 50th SGU President
Monday, January 23rd, 2012
Golf Course Builder Bill Kubly to Receive Donald Ross Award
The chief executive officer of Landscapes Unlimited, a Nebraska resident, has been selected by the American Society of Golf Course Architects for his wide-ranging contributions to the industry and the game .....read the full story »
Friday, January 20th, 2012
Philp to retire as Carnoustie Links Superintendent
John Philp has announced his decision to retire at the end of June after 26 years of outstanding service working as Links Superintendent at Carnoustie
Thursday, January 19th, 2012
The Carrick on Loch Lomond Names New Golf Course Manager
De Vere Group’s Golf Courses Manager, Jim Brown, has been appointed new Golf Course Manager at The Carrick
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
Cole-Hamilton and Murray appointed R&A Executive Directors
Golf’s Governing Body announces restructuring of its senior management
New Trustees at St Andrews Links Trust
The new Trustees are Richard Muckart of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club and Mrs Gillian Kirkwood, the Chairman of the Ladies’ Golf Union
New appointment at Callaway
Elliott Platts has been appointed as the UK & Northern European PR & Events Coordinator
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
John Petrie appointed as England Golf Chief Executive
Following the merger of the English Golf Union and the English Women’s Golf Association on the 1st January 2012 it has been announced that John Petrie has been appointed as the Chief Executive of the new organisation, England Golf
Thursday, January 12th, 2012
Ben Moves from Rugby to Golf
Ben Waterhouse is to move from English rugby to take over the top job in charge of theWalesgolf teams, filling the shoes of Walker Cup captain Nigel Edwards
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
Accolade for Surrey Coach
Award winning PGA professional Jon Woodroffe has notched up another career achievement after being awarded PGA Advanced Fellow Professional status .....read the full story »
Robert Karlsson Joins Adams Golf
Adams Golf announces the addition of two-time Ryder Cup member and the 24th-ranked player in the world, Robert Karlsson to its Tour Staff .....read the full story »
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Gregory Havret to Represent Guru Training Systems
guru training systems has announced a three year partnership with French number 1 golfer, Grégory Havret .....read the full story »
Monday, January 9th, 2012
EWGA Announcement
Jim Robinson, CEO of EWGA (English Women’s Golf Association), left the Association on 31 December 2011 .....read the full story »
Friday, January 6th, 2012
Mackay to follow Kennedy at Wentworth Club
Wentworth Club announces retirement of Golf Courses Manager, Chris Kennedy and new hiring of Kenny Mackay .....read the full story »
Thursday, January 5th, 2012
New Marketing Executive for Muscat Hills
Nora Dimitrova has recently joined Muscat Hills Golf and Country Club as their Marketing Executive .....read the full story »
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
Lauren Taylor wins BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year
It may have been a disappointing night for Messrs Clarke, Donald and McIlroy but England’s Lauren Taylor, the youngest-ever British women’s champion, is the winner of the 2011 BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award
Saturday, December 31st, 2011
Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
Golf in the spotlight at BBC awards
In 50 years only two golfers have been SPOTY – this year three of them are in with a chance
