At Glance
‣ Sarah Stirk and Julia Regis have been appointed to the board of directors at England Golf, with Stirk joining as an independent director and Regis as a senior independent director.
‣ Stirk, a presenter on Sky Sports Golf, aims to use her position to improve equality and diversity within golf, leveraging her extensive experience in the sport and media to help modernize and open golf to a wider audience.
‣ Regis brings over 30 years of experience in human resources, leadership, and organisational development to her role, with a focus on making golf more inclusive and accessible, having already introduced more than 250 women to the sport through grassroots initiatives.
Proud and excited to join the board @EnglandGolf ⛳️
— Sarah Stirk 💙 (@SarahSkySports)
England Golf just dropped some exciting news. They’ve welcomed Sarah Stirk and Julia Regis onto their board of directors. Stirk, who you’ve probably seen on Sky Sports Golf, is stepping in as an independent director. Meanwhile, Regis is taking on the role of senior independent director. They both jumped into their roles right after the big reveal at the England Golf AGM, which happened on a sunny Wednesday, April 24.
Sarah Stirk isn’t new to the golf scene. Nope, she’s been the face of Sky Sports’ coverage for the biggest tournaments around the globe for years. Oh, and she once built a luxury golf travel biz from the ground up, which she later sold to Golfbreaks.com. Plus, she plays off a pretty impressive handicap of 7.3. Stirk’s got a fire in her belly for making golf more equal and diverse. She’s all in on using her new position to make a real difference in the sport she adores.
“Having played and worked in golf for over 15 years, it’s clearly a sport that means a huge amount to me,” Stirk mentioned. Being part of the England Golf Board of Directors? She’s over the moon about it. And she’s buzzing with ideas on how to make golf even more welcoming and accessible to everyone.
By the way, if you’re into golf, you should totally sign up for the Golf Monthly newsletter. It’s your ticket to all the latest tour news, gear reviews, and expert advice. Stirk’s aiming to shake things up in the golf world, drawing from her media and commercial savvy. She’s got big dreams for golf’s future, especially now that she’s a new mum. She’s picturing a world where her son falls head over heels for golf, just like she did.
Oh, and here’s a proud shout-out from Stirk herself, buzzing to join the board @EnglandGolf . You can feel her excitement through the screen.
Now, let’s chat about Julia Regis. She’s not just any golfer; she’s an award-winning consultant with a treasure trove of experience in human resources, leadership, and organizational development. Regis has been a game-changer, introducing over 250 women to golf and smashing stereotypes left and right.
“I am very passionate about this game,” Regis shared, her excitement palpable. She’s thrilled to blend her professional skills with her love for golf, aiming to sculpt its future. With Regis and Stirk on board, England Golf is on a mission to make the sport more inclusive and accessible to everyone. And that, my friends, is something to look forward to.
