Case Study - Joe Macilwraith

I joined the club in 2008 at the age of 11 playing off a handicap of 27. I’d heard great things about Olton, so I applied for membership and was delighted when I got accepted into the golf club. We have a very warm and welcoming membership here. I have made many lifelong friends and it felt like home right from the start. I started to have lessons and I’ve continued to progress. The course is always in superb condition with the greens being the best surfaces I have ever putted on. My biggest praise for the golf course is the top-class condition it is kept in all year round, making it suitable for the various competitions we hold as a club. Our practice facilities are first class with a state-of-the-art indoor swing studio, an excellent putting green, a four bay driving range and a short game area.

Since joining Olton I have achieved...

Sandy Lyle Salver Winner 2014

Warwickshire boys matchplay champion 2015

Warwickshire boys strokeplay champion 2015

Warwickshire boys order of merit winner 2015

Olton Bowl winner 2016, 2018 & 2019

Olton Club champion 2017 & 2018

Represented Warwickshire 1st team

Represented Midland Golf Union

Westlake Trophy winner 2018

Warwickshire amateur champion 2019

Midland Open champion 2019

Qualified in 7th position on 7 under par European Tour School stage 1 (Leading Amateur)

Course record holder at Olton twice with a 63 (-7) and breaking it 18 days later with a 62 (-8)

My handicap was +4, as an amateur and I turned professional in 2021 competing on the Clutch Tour. Olton has been the perfect place for me to progress my game and I would recommend the club to anyone.

Joe Macilwraith