England Golf has introduced the appointment of Martha Brass as its new Chair.
Brass, who beforehand served for 4 years on the England Golf Board from 2017-2021 as Senior Impartial Director, replaces Ian Pattinson, who not too long ago took up the function of Captain of The Royal and Historic Golf Membership of St Andrews.
In taking over the place, Brass turns into the primary feminine Chair of the nationwide governing physique.
At present Chief Working Officer of BBC Studios Productions, Brass can be a non-executive director of the European Tour and is Chair of PGA European Tour Productions.
On being appointed as England Golf Chair, she stated: “I’m thrilled to be rejoining the Board of Administrators of England Golf. I like the work of England Golf – calling out the success of the Respect in Golf motion and initiatives resembling iGolf and iPlay, in participating the complete spectrum of golfers. I’m very obsessed with making the sport extra accessible and welcoming for individuals of all backgrounds, ages and skills.
“I look ahead to working with the board, govt management workforce and all county stakeholders to additional the sport of golf in England.”
Brass is a member of Guildford Golf Membership in Surrey, the place she was woman captain and a member of the board in 2020 and 2021. She can be a member of Eagles Mere Nation Membership in her native Pennsylvania.