Scottish Golf COO stands down

Scottish Golf has announced that its Chief Operating Officer, Karin Sharp, is stepping down from her role.

The news comes just a month after Robbie Clyde was announced as the new governor of the amateur game in Scotland.

Clyde, the current head of EventScotland, will join Scottish Golf in September, following Sharp’s ten years of service.

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Sharp will step down from her executive duties with effect from June 16, but will continue to advise and support the business until September.

Commenting on her service, Martin Gilbert, Chair of Scottish Golf, said: “The Board of Scottish Golf wish to express their gratitude to Karin for her dedication and commitment, and thank her for her considerable contribution to the progress of our great game in Scotland.”

“Her experience and knowledge will be missed, and we wish her well in her future endeavours.”

On leaving the business, Sharp commented: “As I look back on the last decade and reflect on the relationships and friendships built across the golf industry, I am grateful to the individuals that have supported, encouraged, and championed me on the tumultuous journey of working in the sport which has been my lifelong passion.

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“I am honoured to have had the opportunity to be the first female leader of Scottish Golf and to have worked with many passionate individuals from the Club, Area and County network who are committed to making a difference for the game and have been integral to the success achieved.

“Whilst proud of the progress made over the last ten years, there is still much to be done industry-wide to provide the inclusive environment that society now demands and that the sport deserves.

“Change is never easy, but it has been a privilege to have played a part in the growth of the game in recent years, particularly through the challenges of the pandemic, working tirelessly to ensure that golfers in Scotland were the least affected across GB&I.”