Woman who rescued Stanedge Golf Club is named Midlands pro of year

Player and coach Fame Tate, 38, breathed new life into Stanedge Golf Club when she took it over a year ago.

Now, she has been named PGA Midlands Professional of the Year to reward her efforts.

During her year of ownership, the former Ladies’ European Tour player has lifted membership of Stanedge from zero to 140-plus.

She also also overseen the renovation of the clubhouse and changing rooms, and upgraded the course.

In addition, Tate has won a host of awards and was also named one of Derbyshire’s junior county golf coaches for 2019.

She has introduced coaching clinics for youngsters, women and beginners at Stanedge, and was on duty in the ‘Swingzone’ at both the Women’s British Open at Woburn and the Solheim Cup at Gleneagles last year.

Reflecting on a hectic but fruitful year, Tate said: “It has been a whirlwind but a very fulfilling one.

“The 12 months have flown by and there have been so many highlights, both at the club and away from it.

“My initial projection for the club was quite conservative, so what has been achieved there has exceeded my expectations.

“Winning awards and coaching at the Women’s Open and Solheim Cup have made it an unforgettable year.

“Receiving the PGA Midlands Pro of the Year award in the same week that we celebrated the first anniversary of buying Stanedge was the perfect way to end it.”