David Snodgrass ready to become Crail’s new head pro

David Snodgrass, the current assistant professional, will take over from January 4, 2021 as the new head pro at golf’s seventh oldest club.

David has been assistant under current head pro, Graeme Lennie who is retiring after 34 dedicated and wonderful years at the famed club.

Graeme, who was the very first professional appointed by the club, will leave Crail Golfing Society having helped establish the club now as one of Scotland’s favourite golfing destinations.

It was also Graeme’s close friendship with now renowned golf course designer, Gil Hanse that led to Gil designing Crail’s Championship course - Craighead Links that was opened for play in 1998.

The acclaim afforded Gil in designing Craighead Links, and his first design project outside of his native United States, led to other golf design projects as Castle Stuart near Inverness and the 2016 Rio De Janeiro Olympic Games host venue in Brazil.

Graeme started his career as assistant at Lundin Links under David Webster, then became the club professional at Clydebank & District before becoming the first professional at Crail in 1986.

In 2003, Graeme had the great honour of being appointed Captain of the Scottish PGA.

David Snodgrass, 31 and a PGA advanced professional, joined Crail eight years ago having completed his PGA training at Hilton Park Golf Club in Milngavie, Glasgow.

Soon after arriving at Crail, David quickly established a vibrant and enthusiastic junior section and under Graeme’s guidance he has passionately and confidently exhibited the experience of a golf professional many years his senior.

In appointing David, the club initiated a robust and arduous interview process hosted by a panel of seven that encompassed a 30-minute presentation and 45-minute interview session.

David is naturally delighted to be taking over the reins very early in the New Year.

“I would to thank the members and staff of Crail Golfing Society, my friends and family, for all of the support and encouragement over the years,” he said.

“It is a privilege and honour to follow in the footstep of Graeme Lennie to become only the second head professional at this prestigious club, and I am extremely indebted to Graeme for his assistance and guidance in my now eight years at Crail.

“The messages of congratulations have been truly overwhelming and humbling. I am extremely passionate about Crail GS and the local community and I am very excited for the journey ahead.

“Crail is an incredibly special club, with two amazing courses.”