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Committee 2026

Those that make things happen!

Lawrence Beckett Captain 2026
John Parham, Vice Captain 2026
Frank McCabe, Chairman

Born 1938 in County Down and have lived in Derby since 1952. In 1968 became a member of CHEVIN GOLF CLUB, Captain 1980. Joined ASHBOURNE GOLF CLUB in 1992, Captain 2002.  Held the position of both Captain and President of the BLHGA  as well as being Captain of the ULSTER Left Handed Golfers.

Mike May, President

I am a member of Harewood Downs GC. I joined BLHG in 1979 and was Captain 2016. BLHGA welcomes players of all abilities and play some amazing courses. BLHGA is also part of the World Association, meaning there are opportunities to play in some wonderful countries.


Alan Haines, Secretary and Treasurer

I joined the British Left Handers in 1975. My first visit to Portpatrick came in the following year and I’m very pleased to report I’ve not missed a fixture there since that time. Captain of the BLHGA twice (1986 & 2012) and was President in 1992. Secretary since1995 and going strong.

 

Chris Birch, Committee Member and Webmaster

Chris plays golf at North Warwickshire and Royal Sutton Coldfield in the Midlands and at West Middlesex in London (9). He joined the BLHGA in 1985 at the Forest of Arden. He was Captain in 2015, when he also won the Bob Charles Trophy. His grandfather and father were lefties as is his son.

Malcolm Driver Committee Member

Plays at The Leicestershire, apparently THE Home of Golf. Has been a member of the BLHGA for fewer years than it seems, and he is committed to its future as our new recruitment guru. 

Hywel Benjamin, Committee Member

Member at Mickleover GC. Member of the BLHGA for 7 years. Former Sale Rugby player and also the master baker behind Mr Kipling’s cakes.