Welcome Booklet - England Golf

1/ Golf Club Details
Role of the EGU and EWGA
The English Golf Union (EGU) and English Women's
Golf Association (EWGA) are the governing bodies
for men's and women's amateur golf respectively.
In 2005, the EGU, EWGA and Professional Golfers'
Association (PGA), with the support of the Golf
Foundation and Sport England formed the
England Golf Partnership (EGP) to help ‘Grow the
Game’.
The EGU and EWGA have developed a variety of
initiatives and resources to help develop the
game of golf in England.
What is the Welcome Booklet?
The Welcome Booklet is a generic document which
aims to educate new members and players on the
fundamentals of golf and the golf club environment.
This information will help new golfers to get the
most out of the game and enjoy the experience
of being a golf club member.
Your Golf Club:
Secretary/Manager:
Tel No:
Email:
Web address:
Name of Professional:
Tel No:
Email:
Who’s Who
● Secretary/Manager
Normally a paid member of staff who is
responsible for the day to day running of the golf
club. If you have any general queries then this
person is always a good starting point.
● PGA Professional/s
Usually runs the golf shop and delivers coaching.
They may also represent the club in competitions
and offer golfing advice to members on rules and
competitions etc.
● Committee / Management Board
Dependant upon club structure, there may be a
committee or board, with sub committees to
look after different areas of club life, such as
membership, competitions and forward planning.
● Greens Staff
Responsible for the upkeep of the course, they
normally work during the early part of the day to
avoid the busy playing times.
● Ranger / Marshall
Some clubs have a ranger or marshall to go out
onto the course and help golfers if they have
questions and/or need assistance. They also
monitor speed of play and conduct.
● Junior Organiser/s
Coordinator for the junior section who arranges
coaching and competitive activities for juniors
(members and non-members).
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