We are delighted to introduce to members, our new Club Manager, Danny Welsh.
Danny will take up his position towards the end of 2016 from existing Club Manager/Secretary, Graham Tennant who has been in the post since 2003.
Speaking about his appointment, Danny said “I am delighted to be taking up this new role at East Ren. I have been involved in golf either as a Club Professional or as…
Representing a very prestigious appointment, congratulations go to East Ren member, Craig Watson on being named as the Walker Cup Captain to face the American Team in Los Angeles in 2017.
One of Scotland’s most successful amateur golfers, Craig succeeds Welshman Nigel Edwards, who led the GB&I team to a record 16 ½ - 9 ½ win in the 2015 match at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
The press release on the R&A website, including an appraisal of Craig's sterling amateur career, may be accessed here
Many congratulations go to Captain Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) who won the West Vets Championship for the first time at Renfrew Golf club against fellow county team member Carol Whyte (Milngavie) in the final.
Gillian had beaten RLCGA's Anabel Kane (Kilmacolm) in the semi final. Anabel had played exceedingly well in the quarter finals to beat defending champion and Scottish Vets Team player Lesley Lloyd (Hayston) in the quarter final.
East Ren played host to the Renfrewshire Ladies County Championship on 14th and 15th April 2016. East Ren were well represented with Gillian Kyle reaching the semi-final and Linda Ellery winning the inaugural Handicap Championship Final for the Irvine Trophy. Congratulations to 2016 County Championship winner Eilidh Briggs and runner-up Jennifer Rankine. Read the full competition report with pictures of the event at this link to the RLCGA website.
Following closely on from the IT Upgrade, the new ERGC website launch represents a key development for the Club. The improved website will better serve members, visitors and prospective members going forward.