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TEEingoffThat’s my boy!Long-standing Driffield memberRobert Megginson followed in thefootsteps of his father Tom whenhe took over as president of theEast Riding Union of Golf Clubs.Tom Megginson, also a Driffieldmember, was president exactly50 years ago in 1963 – theyear Robert joined the club as a12-year-old.Robert went on to become theclub’s youngest captain at the ageof 34 and played a leading role inthe late 1980s in the extension ofthe course to 18 holes as chairmanof the “New Course Committee.”Robert also served as matchand competition secretary for theERUGC from 1987 to 1989 and isnow chairman of the managementcommittee at Driffield, an excellentparkland course, held in highregard by golfers throughout theEast Riding and beyond.Robert said, “It really is anhonour and a privilege to becomepresident of the East Riding Unionsome 50 years after my late fatherheld the position.“I will do my best to promotethe game of golf throughout theUnion, especially at junior level– the future of the game – and toencourage clubs and club membersto participate in its meetings,matches and championships.“I would really like to see ourstrongest players, both seniorsand juniors, available for selectionthroughout the season to give us afighting chance to win the YorkshireInter District Leagues.”Hetton Le HillGolf ClubFOR THE BEST DEALSIN GOLF...Green Fees - £15 per round, £12 (Seniors) & £20 (Full Day)This rate applies 7 days a week- we DON’T have a weekend green fee rate!!MembershipsAnnual £365 - Seniors £285Visitors & Societies welcomeTelephone 0191 5173061 or email hettongc@gmail.comDRIFFIELD REVIEWED Page 38/39Hetton le Hill Golf ClubElemore Vale, Easington Lane, DH5 0QTNorthern Golfer 13