Ernie Wilson who originates from Fife returns to Woodham Golf Club for the 3rd time to take up the position of Golf Professional employed by the new owners and local company Halls Construction.
Ernie’s first position was working for owner Stan Roberts 1992 until 2002.After five years away at the Oakleaf Golf complex Ernie returned in 2007 until 2013 and was employed by Washington Developments. Sadly on 30th October the golf club closed down and the company was placed into administration.
Ernie started back on Monday 11th June working for the new management who have exciting plans for the golf course with drainage improvement on the course the main item on the agenda.
Owners Steven and Neville Hall would love to see all members return to the course. The four Woodham Golf member sections who ran the club competitions at Woodham all did a fantastic job and were a big asset to the facility and the management team hope they all return to continue their good work.
“Woodham has been a big part of my life and I am honoured to be the golf professional at this great facility” said Ernie.
Golfers will be looking forward to getting back to Woodham which is due to reopen in a few weeks time. The club has produced two County Champions in recent years in Lee MacCavanagh 2011 and Rebecca Horner 2012 Ladies champion which speaks volumes for the challenge of the course.
Ernie has always been heavily involved in junior development, and says it has been fantastic to see the youngsters come through the ranks as they have grown up.
No mean player himself Ernie played all levels at Scottish amateur school, youth and full international levels also representing Great Britain & Ireland at youth level and as a professional winning the Lord Derby trophy.
He played with golfing stars Bernhard Langer, Vijay Singh, Colin Montgomerie, Sandy Lyle and the late Payne Stewart.
Ernie brings a wealth of experience in his 30 years as a professional and will provide a fully stocked golf shop is on site.
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