Eddie Bullock is recognized as a pioneering visionary who is helping to transform the structure of the modern British game of golf.

Eddie gained an international reputation for his organisation skills as managing director of Woburn Golf & CountryClub controlling three championship courses – the Duke’s, the Duchess and the Marquess - all rated among the 100 Best Courses in the United Kingdom.

He was also involved in the organisation of top tournaments including the British Masters, the European Seniors Masters, the Women’s British Open and the Senior British Amateur Open. He was also instrumental in bringing the 2010 English PGA Championship to Goodwood. A non-executive director of the Goodwood Resort in West Sussex, Eddie was one of the first pros to make the transition from pro-shop to full-time club management, when he was at Bedford & County Golf Club for ten years.

He has received the highest accolade in professional golf - the captaincy of the Professional Golfers Association (PGA).

As PGA Captain, Eddie’s duties will involve attending all the major championships including the US Masters and other majors, the 2012 Ryder Cup match in Medinah, Illinois, when Europe will defend the trophy is also on his radar. Says Sandy Jones, Chief Executive of the PGA: “Eddie brings wide and valued experience from not only golf but associated business skills and we're fortunate he will bring those abilities to the Association.”

Eddie took time out of his hectic schedule to tell us more about his life and his vision for golf.

• When did you start playing golf and what influenced you?
• When did you decide on a career as a golf Professional? (FREE for logged in members only)
• What was it like playing on the European Tour? (FREE for logged in members only)
• How did you become an Advanced Fellow of the PGA? (Full Members Only)
• How did you become Captain of the PGA and what does this involve? (Full Members Only)
• What is the Golf Club Managers Association and what is your role within this? (Full Members Only)
• How does the GCMA differ from the Club Managers Association of Europe? (Full Members Only)
• What is B.I.G.G.A. and what is your involvement with them? (Full Members Only)
• As a Golf Management Consultant you are now concentrating on club hospitality, what does this involve? (Full Members Only)
• What changes in golf do you foresee in near the future to fit with changing lifestyles? (Full Members Only)
• What changes in Golf Club management do you think are necessary to encourage more people to play golf? (Full Members Only)
• What advice would you give to youngsters who want a career in golf? (Full Members Only)
• Tell me about golf at Goodwood.  (Full Members Only)