It is clear that times are changing for not just Birstall GC but for golf clubs across the UK.

Some of these changes are positive in that golf is now accessible to more than ever before and some not so.

At Birstall GC, we are working hard to manage the change between old and new and have seen a welcome increase in our membership, a new clubhouse, a new professional team, and new additions to our green keeping team in the shape of 6 robot mowers.

In my captaincy year, working with Arvind our Mr Captain, I will seek to build on the good work already achieved with special focus, on supporting our teams, our ladies academy and our junior section the latter of which is exceeding all expectations thanks to the hard work and dedication of some of our members.