JOHN PETRIE NAMED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF ENGLAND GOLF

NEWS RELEASED ISSUED BY ENGLAND GOLF Following the merger of the English Golf Union and the English Women’s Golf Association on January 1, 2012 it has been announced that John Petrie has been appointed as the Chief Executive of the new organisation, England Golf. The decision to appoint John Petrie (pictured right), who was previously Chief Executive of the English Golf Union, in the role, was ratified at the first meeting of the new Board of England Golf earlier this month. Talking of his appointment he said, “It is both an honour and a challenge to have been appointed as Chief Executive of England Golf. I am under no illusions that there is a huge task ahead bringing two successful companies together to make one even more successful company. I am fortunate to have excellent staff from both the EGU and EWGA to help make this happen as well as the support of the Board and the many volunteers that support the governance of golf.” Nigel Evans has also been nominated by the Board to be the first Chairman of England Golf. This position will need to be approved at England Golf’s Annual General Meeting to be held on 15th February 2012. Previously the English Golf Union’s Chairman, Nigel was elected in February 2009 and plans to chair the new England Golf Board for a further two years. Lyndsey Hewison Press and PR Officer