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Author: Sophie Madsen

22 Mar 24

Author: Sophie Madsen

22 Mar 24

Awards recognise the best in Welsh golf  

Awards recognise the best in Welsh golf Awards recognise the best in Welsh golf One of the most picturesque golf courses in Wales has now become the Wales Golf Club of the Year supported by Howden. Cardigan Golf Club, overlooking the Teifi Estuary, changed from a 13 strong committee system to a Board of five … Continued

Trio of appointments boost Wales Golf

Trio of appointments boost Wales Golf Former England Golf men’s squad manager Gareth Jenkins has returned to his roots as Wales Golf Director of Performance and Pathway. He is one of three new appointments at Welsh golf’s governing body, with Dan Fullager stepping up as Competitions Manager, and Rebecca Hawke taking over his old role … Continued

International Women’s Day 2024

International Women’s Day 2024 This International Women’s Day theme is Inspiring Inclusion. Wales Golf has a series of articles and videos from the inspirational leadership women within Wales Golf, and golf within Wales.  Thought leadership – Inspiring Inclusion with Hannah McAllister  Thought leadership – The future of golf is Inclusive with Zoe Thacker  Inspirational Leaders … Continued

Women’s version of historic golf event now open

More than 100 years after the first Welsh golf Victory Shield, there will be a Women’s event – with entries now open to take part in this year’s competition. Entries for the Wales Golf Women’s Victory Shield close on April 1st, knockout foursomes match play are open to women who are members of an affiliated … Continued

Pair’s contribution to Welsh women’s golf recognised

Pair’s contribution to Welsh women’s golf recognised Two stalwarts of women’s golf in Wales have passed away, with their contributions being recognised by Wales Golf. Former Ladies Home International team manager Olwen Shepherd passed away at the age of 87.It followed the passing of a former chairwoman of the Welsh Ladies Golfing Union Brenda Connor, … Continued

Brandie and Zoe to drive equality and diversity in Wales Golf

Brandie and Zoe to drive equality and diversity in Wales Golf Two new appointments will drive a change in equality and diversity at Wales Golf, at Board level and out in the community Brandie Deignan, a Chief Executive in NHS Primary Care is joining as a Non Executive Director (NED) with a specific remit on … Continued

Former Walker Cup Captain to take over as Wales Golf President

FORMER WALKER CUP CAPTAIN TO TAKE OVER AS WALES GOLF PRESIDENT Former Walker Cup captain Andrew Ingram is to take over as the next President of Wales Golf, capping more than 30 years of involvement in the game in Wales and internationally. He takes over from Dr Val Franklin, bringing a track record of great … Continued

New look for oldest golf club in Wales with £1.7m development

New look for oldest golf club in Wales with £1.7m development The oldest affiliated golf club in Wales has just finished one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken by a Welsh golf members club, opening a £1.7 million redevelopment at Tenby. The new facilities overlooking the links course are aimed at preserving the club’s future. … Continued

Finals week a continued success

Finals week a continued success More than 300 players from 50 different clubs took part in Wales Golf competitions that culminated in a successful Finals Week at Carmarthen Golf Club. Home advantage helped Carmarthen’s Len Davies and Alan Williams claim the Senior Greensomes title, while it was a home club double in the Welsh Mixed … Continued

Welsh Golf Club Managers earn GCMA awards

 Welsh Golf Club Managers were a cause for celebration at the Golf Cluub Managers Association (GCMA) annual awards night, four out of the six main awards going to Welsh representatives. “It was a remarkable return at the national awards ceremony, it showed how much good work there is going on around Wales and made you … Continued