Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa in Lancashire has announced that David Goscombe, former Head PGA Instructor and Assistant Golf Operations Manager at the resort, has returned as Director of Golf & Leisure.
Originally from Liverpool, Goscombe’s 15-year golf career includes coaching and management roles at DeVere Golf, High Legh Park, Kirkby Valley, five years at Formby Hall and most recently as Director of Golf at Greencircle Leisure in Liverpool, where he led golf operations at three courses across Merseyside.
Commenting on his new role, Goscombe said: “Formby Hall is well established as one of the best golf resorts in the North West and it’s a privilege to return to a place that has played such an important part in my career. Our members and visitors will testify that our facilities are some of the very best on the golf coast, and we’re a really welcoming and friendly place to play as well.
“Our PGA Academy is one of the jewels in our crown and we have some of the top coaches in the region here to teach beginners, professionals, residents and non-residents alike. I’ve got a lot of ideas for the club from resort packages to golf events and will be working closely with our members and the resort team to bring them to life.”
Shima Djedidi, General Manager at Formby Hall, said: “In David we have brilliant experience combined with deep knowledge of our resort and our members. He was an obvious choice for the role, and we’re excited to have David back at the resort and support him in bringing his great ideas for the club to life.”
Formby Hall Golf Club saw a surge in visitors last summer after Tommy Fleetwood’s success in the Ryder Cup, with a 20% increase in footfall to the driving range and a 43% increase in rounds played on the 9-hole Woodhey Dunes course.
The club also boast The Old Championship Course, which has hosted European Seniors, Challenge Tour and EuroPro Tour events.
Visitors can enjoy a host of other facilities including the PGA Academy, Tommy Fleetwood Academy, Phil Kenyon Putting School, a Toptracer driving range and the Fairway Bar & Grill at the 19th hole.