Hello everyone,
I wanted to send out a short update this week. As of the 8th of December, I
have started working full-time for the club, although not yet on the golf course
itself.
For those who didn’t meet me at the AGM, I’d like to share a little bit about
myself. I’ve worked in the greenkeeping industry since I was 16, with
experience in Norway, Sweden and the UK. In Scotland, I’ve worked at
Callander Golf Club, Gleneagles and Caldwell Golf Club.
My first tasks as we move toward taking full control of the course will
include:
Finalising the purchase of major machinery
Meeting with the council
Setting budgets
Walking the course and becoming more familiar with it
Creating short- and long-term development plans
Preparing health and safety documents for the department
Interviewing future staff (Assistant Greenkeeper & Apprentice Greenkeeper)
There is still plenty to be done before we officially take over the course on
Sunday, 1st February 2026.
From that date, we will begin a new era for the club—one that will allow us to
move forward towards a long, successful future for both the club and the
community. I hope you’ll join us and support us on this journey.
I am have created member survey to gather your thoughts on where
improvements or changes are most needed on the course. Your feedback will
be important in helping us prioritise the work.
https://forms.gle/wcoPRHQ8mZ53HKKK8
(Please note that all future changes will depend on cost, practicality and
available manpower.)
I will send another letter in February once we have taken over the course.
This will include more detailed plans for the future, an introduction to new staff
members, and a possible date/time for members to visit the sheds to see the
investment into the machinery so far and we hoping in future, we can get
more to add to our fleet to improve the course.
Thank you for your continued support and looking forward to the future
Kind regards, Ryan Rainsforth
Head Greenkeeper