Club Captain's Welcome Message

A year has passed since my predecessor wrote this welcome message and I am truly honoured to have been asked to follow him.

Looking at the past history you will see that there have been many improvements made to Kenilworth Golf Course over the years, and these have continued during 2008 with further improvement to fairways, including drainage, contouring and tree planting, a start has also been made on reconstruction of the bunkers. All of this work plus that which is still to come will continue to make it one the most challenging courses in the Midlands, also enabling us to play the full course all year round whilst others in the area are forced to close or are playing on temporary tees and greens.

This year will see us host one of the Golf Society of Great Britain Junior Masters events acclaimed to be the best in the country, attracting top players from all over the UK.

One of our own past juniors came second in the Midland Order of Merit during 2008 and will no doubt go on to greater things, as will our assistant pro who is looking to play in some PGA national events and again try for a place in the open which he narrowly missed last year.

We are keen to attract new members of all age groups and gender, and welcome visitors whether single or in groups at Kenilworth, on the course, in the Clubhouse and in our excellent Pro Shop, run by Steve Yates. Our Bar and Restaurant are open to non-members and we are a function venue for many non- golf organisations.

I therefore take this opportunity to wish all members and visitors alike to enjoy their golf as much as I intend to.

David Elbourn
Club Captain 2009/2010.