(Left to right) Mark Dunne General Manager Martin Lehane Greenkeeper Pamela O'Keeffe Membership Manager Eddie Devane Clubhouse Manager and Matt Sandercock PGA Fellow
Mount Juliet Estate has been awarded a trio of wins at the 59Club’s prestigious annual awards. Winning the supreme ‘Ultimate Resort in the UK and Ireland’, in addition, Mount Juliet Estate has been awarded the Gold Flag Destination for the fourth consecutive year and Mount Juliet Estate Clubhouse Manager Eddie Devane won Food & Beverage Manager of the Year.
Held in the Titanic Hotel Liverpool on February 29th, the 59Club Awards are considered the Oscars of the golfing industry, recognising the highest standards of golfing experience for the customer, guest, or member. Nomination for the awards is secured through a measured mystery shopping program with the 59Club team, resulting in leading venues from across England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales qualifying for the prestigious accolades.
Mount Juliet Estate earned nominations in six categories, winning three:
Mount Juliet Estate – ‘Ultimate Resort in the UK & Ireland’ (Winner)
Golf Flag Destination Nomination (Gold Flag winner)
Matt Sandercock PGA Fellow – Nominated for ‘Golf Manager of the Year’
Martin Lehane - GreenKeeper of the Year
Eddie Devane – Food & Beverage Manager of the Year (Winner)
Pamela O’Keeffe - Membership Sales Performance
On the nominations and wins, including the winning of the most prestigious award of the evening the ‘Ultimate Resort in the UK & Ireland’, Matt Sandercock the Mount Juliet Estate Director of Golf said,
“It was a superb night for Mount Juliet Estate Golf. We are delighted with the recognition for our work in keeping the golf offering at Mount Juliet Estate world class and consistently at the forefront of customer experience. From our sponsorship of Irish golfer Mark Power to ensuring the latest golfing technology is in place for our golfers to utilise; from our course development and conditioning to the face-to-face guest engagement, we consider every detail and our efforts have been recognised and rewarded by the 59Club team. We’re really proud.”
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