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Foxhills Club and Resort has appointed Derrick Johnstone as its new golf course and estate manager, following the reopening of the recently renovated Longcross Course.
With a resume spanning nearly 30 years, Johnstone joins following a six-year stint at East Berkshire Golf Club after spending 13 years managing Wentworth’s courses for prestigious televised tournaments.
Foxhills said Johnstone will offer a “fresh perspective with an abundance of innovative ideas to both enhance and elevate the playing experience for all members, guests and visitors alike”.
The appointment coincides with Foxhills’ recent investment of £1.5m in a course modernisation project which will see the biggest structural changes to both Championship courses, Longcross and Bernard Hunt, since they opened for play in 1975.
Foxhills’ golf course investment project will continue over the next couple of years as it moves to the front nine of Longcross and the Bernard Hunt course.
The extensive golf facilities across the 400-acre estate also includes a nine-hole par-three course, the Practice Den – 3,500 square-metre floodlit practice facility with a bunker, synthetic hitting areas and a large undulating green, a 16-bay floodlit and undercover driving range with synthetic target greens, as well as various putting greens.
The Four AA Silver Stars resort features 66 hotel rooms where guests can choose from Regular Suites, Deluxe Suites, Family Suites and Junior Suites.
Additionally, the resort offers Executive Rooms and Garden Executive Rooms.
Foxhills also features a club sized gym and HealthSpawith two pools, hot tubs, indoor and outdoor relaxation areas and a spa garden.
On his new role, Johnstone said: “I’m thrilled to be joining the Foxhills team as the Golf Course and Estate Manager, with the opportunity to work on an industry renowned course that’s got bags of potential to be even better.
“Following the recent evolution of the club and its courses, as well as the continued investment in both the layout and greenkeeping equipment, I can see the commitment from the club to be up there with the very best – and I’m excited to be on board to help make that become a reality. There’s lots of exciting plans in the pipeline to enhance the already excellent condition of the courses, but improving the drainage and preparing the playing surfaces to be better throughout the winter is my initial priority.”
