Club Committee

Captain, Mr Richard Robinson

It’s an absolute honour to be your Captain for this year. I hope with your support, that we have a successful and enjoyable year. I look forward to seeing you around the course and clubhouse. I apologise in advance, for the new bunker and I hope it’s well used as it forms part of my charity donations

President, Mr Jim Loynd

Members of Rishton Golf Club, I would like to say how pleased I was to be elected as your President. I will do my upmost to represent the club as have past President’s. As a Past Captain I found the support and loyalty of you all was a great experience and I am sure it will remain the same during my term as President.

Lady Captain – Debbie Astley

I am very proud and honoured to be the Lady Captain of Rishton for 2025. I look forward to working with our Captain, Richard, and with the committee to promote our golf club both socially and through the game. I wish everyone a warm and dry golf season.

Lady President – Marion Rae

She takes great pride in serving as lady president and is a great ambassador for the club. She works tirelessly for the club in the preparation, organising and running of the ladies mixed and open competitions.

Rishton Golf Club Committee Members:

  • Captain – Richard Robinson
  • Vice Captain – Ian Astley
  • President – Jim Loynd
  • Club Secretary/Welfare Officer – Chris Woolfenden
  • Capt. Elect – Paul Smith
  • Treasurer – Richard Robinson
  • Competitions/Handicaps Chairman – Anthony Holt
  • Competitions/Handicaps Deputy – Craig Dinsdale
  • Greens Chairman – Dave Seal
  • Greens Deputy – Anthony Holt
  • Bar & House Chairman – Ian Astley
  • Junior Organiser – Paul Smith
  • Membership Chairman – Tim Grimshaw
  • Membership Chairman Deputy – Chris Woolfenden
  • Fred Procter – Committee
  • Henry Lello – Committee
  • Clive Whittle – Committee