Golf Union of Wales Staff

Richard Dixon, Chief Executive

richard.dixon@golfunionwales.org

Richard, former WGU Secretary, is responsible for carrying out the decisions of the Council, Management Committee, Club Services & Communications Committee and the Golf Course Committee. He will also provide leadership and direction to the Union.

Liz Edwards, Director of Championships, Handicapping & Course Rating

liz.edwards@golfunionwales.org

Liz, former WLGU Secretary, is responsible for ensuring the efficient running of all the Union's championships and events and providing support for the CONGU UHS and the system for course rating.

Ben Waterhouse, Director of Performance

ben.waterhouse@golfunionwales.org

Ben is responsible for directing and managing player development and the provision of coaching for elite players and national teams.

Linda Stokoe,  Administration Officer (Finance)

linda.stokoe@golfunionwales.org

Linda has responsibility for aspects of the Union's financial and accounting arrangements and for providing day to day administration support for all aspects of the Union's business.

Katherine Jones, Administration Officer

katherine.jones@golfunionwales.org

Katherine assists the Union in achieving its objectives by carrying out administration tasks together with assisting other staff and officers to carry out their duties.

Bethan Greenslade, Administration Officer

bethan.greenslade@golfunionwales.org

Bethan assists the Union in achieving its objectives by carrying out administration tasks together with assisting other staff and officers to carry out their duties.

Golf Development Wales Staff

Hannah Fitzpatrick, Director of Golf Development

hannah.fitzpatrick@golfunionwales.org

Hannah heads Golf Development Wales and she is responsible for preparing and oversee the implementation of an annual Golf Development Plan for Wales.

Dilwyn Griffiths, Development Officer (North)

dilwyn.griffiths@golfunionwales.org

Dilwyn is a Golf Development Officer covering North Wales

Zoe Thacker, Development Officer (South)

zoe.thacker@golfunionwales.org  

Zoe is a Golf Development Officer covering South Wales

Sian Simmons, Admininstration Officer (part-time)

sian.simmons@golfunionwales.org

Sian assists the Union in achieving its objectives by carrying out administration tasks together with assisting other staff and officers to carry out their duties.

Ellen Jones, Ryder Cup Wales Legacy Facilities Officer

ellen.jones@golfunionwales.org  

Ellen looks after the Ryder Cup Wales legacy fund facilities and supports them in reaching their full potential.

Gareth Lewis, Manager of Coach Education and the PGA in Wales

gareth.lewis@golfunionwales.org

Gareth runs the Coach Education Programme for the PGA golf professionals and volunteers and is the main contact for PGA professionals in Wales.