CLUB STAFF & COUNCIL
SEASON 2023
CLUB CAPTAINS
The Captain of Carnwath Golf Club governs the Club Council and all of our Captains hold positions as Office Bearers. They dedicate a great deal of time to ensure the Club is lead well and operates successfully.
Scott Hodson
Club Captain
Golf fanatic Scott has been a member of the Club for over 10 years now and in that time has dropped his handicap to single figures. Scott then decided to join the Council for the 2017 Season.
For the 2023 Season Scott becomes a proud Captain of Carnwath Golf Club.
Darren Tait
Vice-Captain
A Past-Captain of Carnwath and a Member for many years, Darren has put himself forward for a second period of Captaincy and will look to support Scott in what is hoped to be another successful period for the Club.
Kevin Wilson
Past Captain
Our Captain in the 2019 & 20 Season, Kevin had a fantastic 2 year spell at the helm of the Club. A Member of Carnwath since a Junior, Kevin still has a passion for ensuring the Club is a success and continues to serve on the Council - Thank you for everything Kevin!
CLUB STAFF
Carnwath Golf Club are lucky to have some wonderful people working hard every day to make a success of the golf club for the benefit of all our Membership.
Meet some of the key personnel below.
Linda Jardine
Club Secretary / Manager
Our most experienced member of staff and Club Secretary for over 30 years, Linda's tireless work ensures that everything at the Club operates on a day to day basis. If you have an enquiry on anything to do with the Club, Linda will be happy to help.
Brian Bailey
Bar Steward
A member of the Club for over 10 years, Brian works in our Bar & Lounge as well as maintaining the Clubhouse facilities.
CLUB PROFESSIONALS
Our club PGA Professional Graham Gormley and Shop Assistant Kevin McLaughlin are always at hand to give advice and get you out on the course playing golf. Come and visit them in the Club Pro Shop.
Graham Gormley
Club Professional
Our experienced Club PGA Professional Graham Gormley has worked in the golf industry for many years. He's an expert in club fitting and his golf instruction is highly regarded by his students. Contact Graham with any enquiries for our Club Shop or to arrange some lessons.
Kevin McLaughlin
Club Shop Assistant
Kevin has been a member at Carnwath Golf Club since 2007 and having recently retired, is delighted to play his part in the running of the Club. Kevin assists our PGA Professional, Graham, with all matters to do with Golf, Visitors and in the Club Shop.
GREENS STAFF
Our magnificent Greens Staff maintain the course to such brilliant standards all year round. Say hello out on the Course and follow their Facebook Page for Course condition updates.
David Cowan
Head Greenkeeper
Our vastly experienced Head Greenkeeper, David Cowan, joined the Club shortly after leaving school. Having developed his knowledge and skills over 41 years at the Club, nobody knows the Course better.
Tom McDonald
First Assistant Greenkeeper
Tom is our First Assistant Greenkeeper here at Carnwath Golf Club. He loves taking pictures of his pride and joy (the Course!) and has worked with our Greens Staff for over 16 years.
Marc Cox
Greenkeeper
Our Greenkeeper Marc Cox comes from a family who have been involved at Carnwath Golf Club for many years. He has been with the Club for 11 years developing his knowledge of Greenkeeping and perfecting our Course.
OFFICE BEARERS
A golf club doesn't operate without some dedicated members fulfilling key roles in their spare time. Below are some of our other key office bearers at Carnwath.
Bob Graham
Honorary Treasurer
Bob has worked tirelessly over the years to improve the financial position of the Club. Since he returned to the post of Treasurer, the Club has continued to prosper financially and he works to ensure we improve year on year.
Peter McIvor
Honorary Match Secretary
Peter has given many years to the Club Council, including having served as Captain. Peter is our Match & Handicap Convener and his hard work ensures our fixtures run smoothly throughout the season.
COUNCIL MEMBERS
At the heart of any decision, is the Club Council. We have some really talented and dedicated Members working hard to make Carnwath Golf Club a success. In addition to the Office Bearers, the Council Members below meet on a monthly basis to discuss Club matters.
Andrew Lewis
Commercial Convener
Andrew has been a Member of the Club for over 18 years and is a past Junior Captain.
He joined the Club Council in 2016 and has worked with the Commercial Committee to improve the Club's image, from designing our new Club Crest, to improving our digital presence by building our Website and revamping our Social Media.
Janet Kennedy
Greens Convener
Our current Past Captain and also Green's Convener, Janet dedicates a huge amount of time to the Club.
This season, Janet will work with Head Greenskeeper, Davie, to enhance our beautiful course and ensure it continues to develop in the years to come.
Amanda Bryce
House Convener
A Member of for over 27 years, Amanda has dedicated a great deal of time to Carnwath, becoming the first female Captain of the Club in 2016. In that time, Amanda has won our Ladies Club Championship 14 times!
For 2020 Amanda will continue on the House Committee and will get to work on improvements in the Clubhouse, ensuring that the environment continues to improve.
Scott Hodson
House & Commercial Committee
For the 2020 Season Scott also continues to assist the Commercial Committee to help develop revenue streams for the Club and enhance our Social Media presence. He will also assist with the House Committee.
Darren Tait
Commercial Vice-Convener
A Past-Captain of Carnwath and a Member for many years, Darren has rejoined the Committee to assist the Commercial Team in developing revenue streams and advertising this great Club. Darren is our lead contact on sponsorship.
Michael McKeever
Committee Member
Our newest Member of the Committee having recently joined Carnwath, Michael assists across the Committee bringing a fresh approach and new ideas. He also works alongside Darren to generate Sponsorship leads for the Club.