8:30am Saturday 6th March 2010
Marlborough Golf Club recently announced the appointment of Roger Hill as chairman. Hill was voted in during the Annual General Meeting of the club held on Monday, February 22.
Now retired, Hill was the managing director and chairman of Intergraph Corporation, a computer company based in Swindon. He is a member of the board of the Great Western Hospital and a very keen sailor.
“Hill has been a member of Marlborough Golf Club for over 10 years and previously held the position of seniors chairman and, for the last four years, has been chairman of the greens committee.
“During his time as head of this committee, members and visitors have recognised his team’s significant contribution to the improvement and development of the course, which is often referred to as one of the finest in Wiltshire.
“I am both honoured and privileged to be appointed club chairman,” said Hill.
“Marlborough has a fabulous history which all of our members acknowledge and respect.
“It will be incumbent upon me and my team of sub-committees working closely with our general manager, Les Trute, to ensure that we continue to guide the club forward in a way that future generations are also able to enjoy the benefits of our first class golf facilities.
“In addition, we have a great spirit of friendship and respect within our club, which is very important to each and every member and visitor, something that I will be keen to ensure continues.”
Hill replaces retiring chairman Gordon Kenneth, who held the position for two years.
“Kenneth said: “Roger is passionate about our golf club, and anyone who knows him appreciates his commitment to developing the club.
“ “He is aware that this role is not without its many challenges, however member satisfaction balanced with long term financial viability of the club are certainly foremost in his mind.
““I wish him every success and am certain that all the members will support Roger and his team during his term in office.”
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