Three new captains appointed at Kirkby Lonsdale Golf Club

A ceremonial hickory-shafted club was used as they drove off to mark the new season.

The new club captain is semi-retired financial planner John Sherlock, 58, who has been a member of Kirkby Lonsdale Golf Club for 30 years.

“I have a passion for the club and am so proud to have been asked to represent it as captain,” said John.

“It is a very friendly club. We have golf etiquette that everyone follows but there is such a relaxed atmosphere.

John Sherlock, new club captain (right), Lyn Bond, lady captain and Nick Almond, seniors captain, at the Captains' Drive-off at Kirkby Lonsdale Golf Club (Image: Kirkby Lonsdale Golf Club) 

"As the new captain, I intend to support people to keep that work going. The club is going from strength to strength.”

The new ladies' captain is Lyn Bond, a retired estate agent, who took up golf 12 years ago.

“I find the social side of golf and the camaraderie of the ladies to be quite therapeutic,” she said. “It is very enjoyable to play in the leagues in and around Cumbria at different courses and to make new friends.”

The new seniors' captain is Nick Almond, 67, a retired police officer. Nick started playing golf at 16 and has been a member since 1995.

“I like the friendly atmosphere and you cannot beat the surroundings,” he said.