New Captain
In his 56th year as a member at Clitheroe Golf Club, Denis Underwood is set to take over as captain of the club in January
Former semi-professional footballer, Denis Underwood has been named as the next captain of Clitheroe Golf Club.
Denis’ footballing career began at Waddington in the Blackburn Combination starting as a fullback and after a training session in goal, he stayed on as a goalkeeper playing for Clitheroe. During his footballing career he won several honours and held the record for the most appearances – 573 in total – before his career was cut short due to a serious knee injury. He went on to become a football manager enjoying considerable success locally and had the great honour of leading Clitheroe out at Wembley in the 1996 FA Vase final.
In his professional career he worked for Philips for 35 years and went on to work for Rolls Royce as a production manager before retiring.
He first began golfing at Clitheroe joining as a junior in 1969 when he had a handicap of nine. And while his footballing career limited his time on the golf course, following his retirement he became more involved in the club becoming course chairman and then course director for around seven years.
He also helped form a thriving volunteer group at the golf club to support the green staff.
Delighted at the prospect of becoming captain he said: “My mum was lady captain in the 90s and my dad turned down the opportunity of becoming captain on at least one occasion so I was absolutely honoured when I was asked to become captain in my 56th year as a member.”
