THE BADGEMORE PARK HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL ROSTER FROM 1972
1977 – 1980 KIM THOMAS
1972 – 1976 RICHARD MCDOUGALL
1976 – 1977 DUDLEY MILLENSTED
Kim came to Badgemore in 1977 after playing on the European Tour in 1975 and 1976. Born in Swansea in 1952, Kim was a member of Maesteg Golf Club from 1964 – 1968, winning four trophies in '68. He was the Southern Portuguese professional champion in 1977 and won numerous times on the Berks, Bucks and Oxon Pro, Alliance and Open circuit. In addition to being head professional at Badgemore Park, Kim also held that position at Stoke Park and Forest of Arden. He went on to be the director of golf at the Mount Juliet Resort in Ireland and co-founder and first chairman of Foremost Golf. Since 1997, Kim has commentated on the European, Senior and Challenge Tours for European Tour Productions, BBC and ESPN.
Richard was the first professional at Badgemore Park and stayed until moving to Sonning Golf Club in 1976. After qualifying as a PGA professional while assistant professional at Henley Golf Club, Richard had a short spell trying his hand at tournament golf, before deciding that the tour wasn’t for him and that his passion was very much in teaching golf. In the late 1960s, Richard had great help with his golf and how to teach from the great Sir Henry Cotton and later from John Jacobs. This helped him conclude that he wanted to be a club professional and teach others the great game. Richard was at Sonning for 35 years until 2011, when he was followed by Jonathan Dunn – who, coincidentally, also joined from Badgemore Park. Richard is now associated with The Oratory School Golf Club (which is open for public use), where he continues to teach those who are new to the game or anyone more experienced looking to improve.
Dudley had a very illustrious amateur career. In 1965, he was joint winner of The Brabazon Trophy held at The Formby Golf Club, where there was a three-way tie for the title between Michael Burgess, Clive Clark and himself on a score of 289. Dudley played in the 1967 Walker Cup and won a point for the GB&I team in the foursomes on day two when he partnered Rodney Foster to a two and one win over the American pairing of Don Allen and Marty Fleckman. The 21st Walker Cup match was played on 19 and 20 May 1967, at Royal St George’s Golf Club, Sandwich, Kent. The event was won by the United States 13/7, with four matches halved.
ABOVE: RICHARD MCDOUGALL. BELOW: KIM THOMAS
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