Hesketh Golf Club

Officers and Officials

Honorary Life President: Derek Holden Derek Holden was born in Southport, educated at King George V School, and joined Hesketh Golf Club in 1950. He became the Club’s youngest captain in 1967 and was invited to be captain again in 1985, the Club’s centenary year. He served on the Council for fifteen consecutive years, five years as Chairman, and in 1989 was honoured with Life Membership, to be followed by Honorary Life Presidency in 2006. Having been proposed by Arnold Bentley, he was delighted when, in 1982, he was accepted for membership of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. He was elected President of the Lancashire Union of Golf Clubs in 1997 and has served on their Executive ever since. A keen amateur photographer, he has taken many of the photographs that record the history of the golf club, some of which are to be seen in various locations within the clubhouse. In 2012 he played an important role in launching a successful appeal to acquire what had become known as the Hitler Trophy, probably the most important artifact in the history of Hesketh Golf Club.
Gentlemen's Captain: Ian Clark Ian Clark was born in Southport and attended Stanley Secondary Modern, A few O‑levels, some enthusiastic schoolboy football and basketball, and an interest in golf followed. Golf for Ian began at the Southport Muni and as a junior at Southport Old Links G.C. Four days skiving school to watch the 1976 Open — and a teenage Seve — sealed his love for golf and his hero. Ian’s working life started at Otis Elevators, where he completed an electrical apprenticeship and an HNC in Electrical & Electronic Engineering at Liverpool Polytechnic before moving into engineering roles at Plessey and Marconi working on defence communications. Global travel, IT security expertise, and a BSc (Hons) Systems Thinking degree completed on the road followed. Later came a pivot to technology sales roles at IBM, Layer7, with Ian running a CA Technologies software business across EMEA as Vice President before early retirement in 2019. Retirement didn’t sit well. Ian joined Hesketh’s Green Committee and Board, spending five years as Green Director focused on the rewarding challenge of improving our wonderful links. Married to Nadine, also a member at Hesketh, for 43 years, he enjoys cycling, gigs, travel, and time with his son Ryan and partner Sarah, and wonderful grandson Rory. Ian has been a member of Hesketh G.C for 21 years and is immensely proud to be afforded the privilege of becoming Gentleman’s Captain for 2026. He is very much looking forward to engaging with all sections of the club socially and on the links and representing Hesketh G.C throughout his year of captaincy. A list of all our previous Gentlemen's Captains is available - Please click here
Ladies' Captain: Jane Coulthard Born in Leicestershire, Jane moved North to Lancashire in 1978 to complete a degree in Physical Education and Maths at Edgehill College in Ormskirk. Beginning a career in teaching in 1982, Jane taught PE and Maths at Stanley High School, a passion for supporting those with SEND led to a seniors leaders post at the school. An opportunity arose to move to Carr Hill High School in Lancashire where she was appointed Head of Sixth Form until retiring from teaching in 2019. Always keen on sport, Jane enjoyed badminton to County level, tennis, squash and netball before taking up golf in 2000 when she joined Hesketh Golf Club. Her husband Brian and son Ross are both keen golfers and members of Hesketh Golf Club also. Jane also enjoys cycling and going to the gym, along with walking and spending time with her two labradors. Jane has represented and captained the handicap team, an interest and qualifications in safeguarding resulted in being the club’s safeguarding officer until recently when she was elected as a director for Handicap and Competitions. Her other love is her two granddaughters – Amelia-Grace (who has recently joined the junior section) and Isla-Mae, school runs, sleepovers and days out are high on the agenda. A list of all our previous Ladies' Captains is available - Please click here
Juniors' Captain: Andrew Wilson My name is Andrew Wilson and I am honoured to be the Junior Captain at Hesketh Golf Club. I have been playing golf for around six years and currently play off a handicap of 5.8. During that time I have really enjoyed developing my game and representing the club in competitions. I particularly enjoy playing for Hesketh in Southport & District Golf Association (SDGA) events and competing alongside other members of the club. Being able to represent Hesketh in these competitions is something I am very proud of. As Junior Captain, I am looking forward to supporting the Junior Organiser and helping to encourage more young golfers to get involved with the game. I hope to play my part in continuing to develop the junior section at the club and making it an enjoyable place for young players to learn, compete and make friends. I am very proud to represent the junior members of Hesketh Golf Club and look forward to the season ahead. A list of all our previous Juniors' Captains is available - Please click here