Lachie has had a tee-rific 43 years as greenkeeper
Retirement for popular golf club mainstay
Cochrane Castle Golf Course head greenkeeper Lachie McGill is leaving the club after more than four decades of ensuring its fairways and greens remained in superb condition.
Lachie,66, is set to retire tomorrow after an incredible 43 years of service at the Johnstone club, all of which were spent managing the popular course’s 18 holes.
And club president Willie Mitchell believes Lachie should be incredibly proud of the many years of work he’s dedicated to Cochrane Castle.
He said: “Lachie has an absolute passion for the course and is hugely respected by all the members.
“Many members have openly praised Lachie for the condition of the course and he should feel a real sense of pride when receiving such positive feedback.
“On behalf of all committee members past and present here at Cochrane Castle I would want to wish Lachie all the best on his well-earned retirement.”
Club chairman Ian Storie said: “Hats off to Lachie achieving 43 years of dedicated service.
“Although when I say dedicated that’s probably an understatement, for those who have worked as a greenkeeper know it must be extremely challenging trying to keep 350 or so experts at the club happy, maintaining the high standard of playing conditions that Lachie has achieved over the years.”
There will be a presentation for Lachie tomorrow and members wishing to say a fond farewell should join the club’s staff and committee at 3pm in the clubhouse.
Club captain Alister Miller added: “It’s obvious that Cochrane Castle is in his blood and I am sure that he will still be thinking about turf, sand and coring long into his retirement.
“From all the staff and members, we wish him a very happy retirement.”
Andy McGarry, formerly of Eastwood Golf Club, will now take over as Cochrane Castle’s new head greenkeeper, having served under Lachie as deputy for the last two years.