Successor to John Philp Announced
Posted on Thursday, 3rd May 2012
Carnoustie Golf Links Chairman Gordon Wilson, reports that following an interview process that saw many strong candidates at the interviewing table he is absolutely delighted to announce that Sandy Reid has been appointed successor to John Philp as Links Superintendent for Carnoustie Golf Links.
Sandy (35), who is married to Catherine and has a 1 year old daughter Harriet, hails originally from Blair Atholl.
After graduating from Elmwood College in Fife he worked at Letham Grange for 3 years before making the move to Carnoustie where he has spent the last 7 years as Championship Course Head Greenkeeper. A keen golfer and curler, last year his curling team were beaten finalist in the Scottish Championships, Sandy said that
“It is an honour to be following on from John and I will do my best to ensure that the high standards set at Carnoustie continue.
“I’m looking forward to working with a fantastic team and meeting all future challenges.”