The award was introduced in 1990 and is presented to a person who has made an
outstanding contribution to further the interest of amateur golf in England.
“It was a pleasant surprise but I’m delighted,” said Philip. “When you look
at the previous recipients such as Sir Michael Bonallack, Peter McEvoy and Neil
Hotchkin and John Flanders, who were instrumental in bringing the English Golf
Union to its present headquarters at Woodhall Spa, I am in exalted company.
“This award is not just for me but also for the county and caps off my year
as centenary president of Devon.”
Philip has been closely involved with amateur golf for many years. He was
also Devon President from 1989 – 1991 and county treasurer from 1985 – 1988.
His involvement with the English Golf Union (now England Golf) began when he
became the delegate for Devon and Cornwall on the EGU’s Executive Committee. He
was the committee’s chairman from 2000 – 2005 during which time he succeeded in
changing the rule that saw each county represented on the committee.
He is currently a member of Woodhall Spa Land Holdings Ltd., formerly the
English Golf Union Property Company.
Philip is the first person from Devon to receive the Gerald Micklem Award.
Philip is the first person from Devon to receive the Gerald Micklem Award.