Jeremy Tomlinson will join England Golf as its new chief executive officer in January 2020. Tomlinson was previously vice-president and managing director of Acushnet Europe where he was responsible for Titleist and FootJoy, and prior to this was a founding director of online golf retailer jamgolf.com. He also spent eight years as brand and sales manager for Callaway Golf Europe.
Nic Coward, chairman of England Golf, said: “We are delighted to welcome Jeremy as our new chief executive. His considerable business experience and his deep knowledge of golf at all levels will be a huge asset to England Golf and all the organisations involved in developing, promoting and running the sport across the country.”
Tomlinson said: “I am honoured and excited to become the new chief executive officer of England Golf. To be joining a talented team with so many opportunities to positively affect the health of our great game is hugely energising.”
In addition to his roles in the golf industry, Tomlinson has been heavily involved in the development and promotion of the game at schools’ and community level as a trustee of the Golf Foundation, and also has experience in the amateur game both as a county player for Wiltshire and as a volunteer at his home club of Marlborough.
