Chris Pascall Awarded MBE

It is with great pride that we can announce that Christine Pascall has been awarded an MBE in the King's Birthday honours list for services to golf.

• A single figure handicap player for over 50 years, she first played for England girls in 1972 and then went on to represent the England women’s squad between 1979-81.

• She is a driving force for the development of the game, encouraging women, young people and families to fall in love with the game that has given her so much.

• She has spent 13 years as a member of the England women and girl’s selection committee and has captained no fewer than 15 different England teams in their quest for success at home and abroad.

• She is the fifth ever female England Golf President, and everyone is hugely proud of the way that she has fulfilled this role, bringing her passion for golf at all levels through in every step she has taken.

• Whether it’s organising family fun days at Hartlepool Golf Club to encourage children to give golf a try or knitting mascots in county colours to promote team morale, she is active in providing more opportunities for more people from diverse backgrounds, ages, abilities and/or disabilities to experience and participate in golf than ever before.

• She has worked with local schools and the council to try to widen the appeal of golf locally and increase the diversity within the sport.

• Described as ‘a leading figure in North East Golf for more than 50 years’ by Northern Golfer Magazine, her passionate contribution to golf has raised the profile of the women’s game and inspired countless golfers over the years.

Chris was DCLGA Captain from 2020 - 2022 and has been a committee member for many years.