Golf Inc. magazine has announced the 15 Most Powerful Europeans in the golf industry, a list that includes several new names like Keith Pelley, Chief Executive of the European PGA Tour, and Charley Hull, the professional female golfer.
The magazine, which previously announced the Most Powerful people in the world, and the Most Powerful Asians in the golf industry, focused this list on the people who are influencing and impacting golf courses the most in Europe.
“The United Kingdom dominates the list, which is reflective of the country’s large number of courses,” said Jack Crittenden, Editor In Chief of Golf Inc.
The ranking will be released, along with profiles of the people, in the November/December issue of Golf Inc. The magazine’s editors, including Trevor Ledger, who is based in Scotland, compiled the list.
The Most Powerful in alphabetical order
John Angus, Group Director of Golf, QHotels
Jim Croxton, CEO, British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA)
Barney Francis, Sky Sports Managing Director
Charley Hull, Golfer
David MacLaren, European Tour Properties
Colin Mayes, CEO, Burhill Golf and Chairman of the UK Golf Course Owners Association
Rory McIlroy, professional golfer
Michael Pask, Senior Vice President, IMG
Keith Pelley, Chief Executive, European PGA Tour
Eddie Reid, Managing Director of the TGI Golf Partnership
Andrea Sartori, Head of KPMG’s Golf Advisory in the EMA region
Martin Slumbers, Chief Exec, R&A
Jonathan Smith, Chief Executive, Golf Environment Organization (GEO)
Stephen Towers, CEO Crown Golf
Alexander Baron von Spoercken, President of the European Golf Course Owners Association (EGCOA)
