I am delighted to announce the appointment of Stewart McMillan to the above newly created Senior position to work alongside Head Greenkeeper Roy Hudson in the upgrading of Golf course Standards, staff output and impart considerable knowledge & course construction experience to our redesign projects at Mill Ride (such as 9th tee).

Stewart will be an excellent addition to the team and his impact on the course will, without doubt, be noticed by the members. Stewart has a wealth of experience in both Golf & Greenkeeping and has most recently been working alongside his father, Jack McMillan MBE as a golf course consultant. Currently, Stewart is working with Ernie Els at Wentworth (since October), constructing seven new tees and 33 new bunkers on the famous West Course in readiness for this years BMW PGA Championships & will begin work at Mill Ride once the Wentworth project is finalised.

Stewart has previously held successful Course Manager roles at Quinta do Lago, Portugal and at Leatherhead Golf Club, as well as being promoted to Head Greenkeeper at Bush Hill Park at the age of only 23 having been First assistant at South Herts. He plays golf of a Handicap of 10 ( – a pre-requisite in light of May’s Inter Club team competition.