Caspar Grauballe, principal of By Caspar, has been elected as President of the European Institute of Golf Course Architects (EIGCA).
Caspar has served on EIGCA’s Council since being first elected in 2015, and supported Tim Lobb’s presidency for the last two years in the role of Vice President. Gary Johnston will now support Caspar Grauballe’s presidency, in the role of Vice President.
On being elected President, Caspar says: “Tim moved the Institute a long way towards a more modern approach and helped form a strong connection to our sister organisations, the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) and Society of Australian Golf Course Architects (SAGCA). During my Presidency I will focus on:
1. Further increasing collaboration with other industry bodies and our sister organisations to have a broader voice in and outside the golfing world.
2. Raising awareness of EIGCA with our Patrons to ensure that we are seen as a natural partner for them when it comes to questions on golf course architecture
3. Delivering an education programme that is fit-for-the-future and bring in new and highly qualified architects to the Institute
4. Continuing to modernise the Institute’s operations in close cooperation with the EIGCA Council and staff.
“I am delighted that Gary Johnston has been elected Vice President and I look forward to working with him to keep the momentum of the Institute moving forward and ensure EIGCA is a relevant part of the future of golf.”