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: Joe cain Joe Cain was born in Southport and attended local schools and colleges. He has been married to his wife Samantha for 35 years and together they have two daughters. In 2006 Joe established a roofing company which he has ran ever since. Outside of golf, one of Joe's main interests is football, having been an avid fan and season ticket holder at Anfield throughout his life. During his youth and into his twenties Joe played amateur football until injury prevented him from continuing. It was at this point that he discovered his passion for golf which, with hindsight, was actually a gift in disguise. As such, he began playing club golf in the nineties until finally joining Hesketh Golf Club in 2010. "As a links golf fan it has been my privilege to be a member of Hesketh Golf Club for the last fifteen years". A list of all our previous Gentlemen's Captains is available - Please click here
Ladies' Captain: Julie Scott Born in Southport, Julie went to school locally at Southport Grammar School before completing a BSc (Hons) in Applied Statistics and Computing at Liverpool Polytechnic. Starting in a career in IT she started as a programmer and finished as Director of Customer Services before retiring in 2023. Always keen on sport Julie enjoyed playing hockey, tennis, squash and badminton, before taking up golf in 1992 when she joined Hesketh Golf Club, albeit play was limited while working and when her two children were young. Both boys are members of the club. She has represented Hesketh Golf Club as handicap team captain and has also begun to play bridge at the club. Other activities include attending the gym and playing pickleball! Her other keen interest is travelling and since retiring is working through her bucket list of places in the world she wants to visit. A list of all our previous Ladies' Captains is available - Please click here
Juniors' Captain: Alfie Hosker Golf has been an integral part of Alfie's life since he could walk, thanks to the influence of his Dad and Grandpa. Growing up, Alfie was immersed in the sport, and proudly represented the golf team at Birkdale High School. Golf is more than just a sport to Alfie—it's a family tradition. Alfie had the privilege of being part of the Hesketh Golf Club, a fantastic course that holds significant meaning for his family. Alfie's Grandpa has been a member for over 40 years, and his Dad has been a member for 15 years. "Serving as the Junior Captain of such a historic and welcoming club is a true honor, and I’m proud to carry on the legacy within the golfing community". Alfie's energy and passion for the sport, is to inspire other young people to take up golf. This year, Alfie is focused on improving his handicap and, if he can, getting it lower than his Dad's. A list of all our previous Juniors' Captains is available - Please click here