England Golf appoints first female Chair – Golf News

England Golf has announced the appointment of Martha Brass as its new Chair.

Brass, who previously served for four years on the England Golf Board from 2017-2021 as Senior Independent Director, replaces Ian Pattinson, who recently took up the role of Captain of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.

In taking up the position, Brass becomes the first female Chair of the national governing body.

Currently Chief Operating Officer of BBC Studios Productions, Brass is also a non-executive director of the European Tour and is Chair of PGA European Tour Productions.

On being appointed as England Golf Chair, she said: “I’m thrilled to be rejoining the Board of Directors of England Golf.  I admire the work of England Golf – calling out the success of the Respect in Golf movement and initiatives such as iGolf and iPlay, in engaging the full spectrum of golfers. I am very passionate about making the game more accessible and welcoming for people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities.

“I look forward to working with the board, executive leadership team and all county stakeholders to further the game of golf in England.”

Brass is a member of Guildford Golf Club in Surrey, where she was lady captain and a member of the board in 2020 and 2021. She is also a member of Eagles Mere Country Club in her native Pennsylvania.