David Snodgrass to become only second Crail Golfing Society head pro

Fife club extends gratitude to Graeme Lennie who will retire in January after 34 years in post

David Snodgrass said it was a 'dream come true' to become the next head professional at Crail Golfing Society.

David Snodgrass will become just the second head professional in Crail Golfing Society’s 234-year history when he suceeds Graeme Lennie in January.

Snodgrass, 31, is a well-kent face at the Fife club, having worked under Lennie for eight years after completing his PGA training at Hilton Park on the outskirts of Glasgow.

“It is a privilege and honour to follow in the footstep of Graeme Lennie to become only the second head professional at this prestigious club, and I am extremely indebted to Graeme for his assistance and guidance in my now eight years at Crail,” said Snodgrass.

“The messages of congratulations have been truly 
overwhelming and humbling. I am extremely passionate about Crail GS and the local community and I am very excited for the 
journey ahead.

“Crail is an incredibly special club, with two amazing courses, a friendly and supportive membership and it is a dream come true to become the next head professional.”

Lennie is retiring after 
34 years, during which time he has helped establish the club as one of Scotland’s favourite golfing destinations. It was also his close friendship with renowned course designer Gil Hanse that led to the American designing Crail’s Craighead Links that opened for play in 1998.

“Graeme will be missed at Crail Golfing Society but, with David as his successor, golf’s seventh oldest club will continue to grow in nurturing, promoting and also enriching all that is good in the ancient club-and-ball game,” said club captain Jim McArthur.

“David not only understands the culture and ethos of the club but also has a superb appreciation of the wider 
golfing world and will bring a new energy and enthusiasm to the team to help develop the long-term vision for the 
Society.

“The club also extends our gratitude to Graeme. He created club history becoming the first professional at the club and for well over 30 years Graeme has dedicated his working life to Crail and all at the club will be forever grateful.”

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