Meet The Experience Golf Team
At The Experience Golf, we are a dedicated team united by a passion for creating exceptional golf journeys across the world’s most iconic destinations - from the historic fairways of St Andrews to the dramatic coastlines of Ireland and the rolling landscapes of England. Whether you’re a seasoned player or discovering the game for the first time, our curated experiences cater to every level, ensuring your time on and off the course is nothing short of extraordinary.
For us, golf is far more than a sport: it’s a heritage, a culture, and a shared connection. With decades of expertise and long-standing relationships across the golf industry, we craft immersive itineraries that blend world‑renowned courses with luxury accommodation, seamless planning, and the highest standards of personalised service.
We take great pride in helping you create wonderful memories and providing the very best golfing experiences wherever you choose to play. Whilst our Operations team are based in St Andrews, the iconic home of golf itself, we also have satellite offices in London, Dublin and New York, giving us opportunity and presence in other key areas in the golfing world.
The Management Team
Nathan Payne
Head of The Experience Golf
Year Joined: 2023
Favourite Golf Course: Spyglass Hill Golf Course
Favourite Off the Course Experience: A beer with friends post golf round
Fun fact about yourself: When I was younger, I proudly represented Wales in ice hockey
Richard Payne
Director of Commercial Strategy and Golf, Lyvera Group
Year Joined: 2025
Favourite Golf Course: Princes Golf Club
Favourite Off the Course Experience: Enjoying a drink on a true links course, overlooking the course and sea
Fun fact about yourself: As a junior, I've had a rally with John McEnroe, had a kick around with Alan Shearer, run with Kelly Holmes and played in a county team with Justin Rose
Emma O'Driscoll
Commercial & Corporate Partnerships
Year Joined: 2025
Favourite Golf Course: Cypress Point
Favourite Off the Course Experience: A sunset walk on the Old Course and a drink at The Jigger Inn
Fun fact about yourself: I'm Irish and born on St Patrick's Day, but I'm not called Patricia
The Operations Team
We have a dedicated team of over 20 people based in our St Andrews office, the iconic Home of Golf, who take great pride in helping create wonderful memories and providing the very best golfing experiences wherever you choose to play. From arrival to departure, the ground team will escort you through the day’s activity with humour, warmth and excellent local knowledge ensuring your time with us is relaxed, fun and truly unforgettable.
Iain Meiklejohn
Head of Operations
Year Joined: 2022
Favourite Golf Course: Prestwick
Favourite Off the Course Experience: Clay shooting
Fun fact about yourself: In my spare time, I relax by building lego
Deborah Smith
Senior Event Manager
Year Joined: 2023
Favourite Golf Course: Cruden Bay
Favourite Off the Course Experience: Dolphin watching in the Moray Firth
Fun fact about yourself: If my Granny Smith is correct, I'm related to Tom Watson
Sam Wood
Golf Services Manager
Year Joined: 2013
Favourite Golf Course: The Ailsa, Turnberry
Favourite Off the Course Experience: Exploring the Highlands and munro-bagging
Fun fact about yourself: I enjoy my music and playing guitar
Iain MacCallum
Event Manager
Year Joined: 2019
Favourite Golf Course: The Ailsa, Turnberry
Favourite Off the Course Experience: Exploring Edinburgh
Fun fact about yourself: I've had 4 holes in one - as they say in golf, it's better to be lucky than good!
Lindsay Murphy
Event Manager
Year Joined: 2023
Favourite Golf Course: Dumbarnie
Favourite Off the Course Experience: a day in Edinburgh, walking the Royal Mile
Fun fact about yourself: I really enjoy baking, but I think the team enjoy it more when I bring the goods into the office!
Gary Gray
Operational Support
Year Joined: 2024
Favourite Golf Course: Old Course
Favourite Off the Course Experience: A day out in Edinburgh is always a treat as there is so much to do; lots of history, interesting tourist attractions, and a visit to the Castle is a must, as well as excellent hotels and restaurants.
Fun fact about yourself: I ran the London Marathon aged 18. Afterwards I said never again and I have stood by that.
Corinne Mills
Event Manager
Year Joined: 2014
Favourite Golf Course: Kingsbarns
Favourite Off the Course Experience: A day trip to Edinburgh
Fun fact about yourself: I discovered artefacts and coins which are on display in museums in England
Stephen Fidoe
Assistant Ground Services Manager
Year Joined: 2023
Favourite Golf Course: Machrihanish Dunes
Favourite Off the Course Experience: Exploring Scotland’s beautiful coastline
Fun fact about yourself: I love photography and so you might see me with my camera in hand at times!
Alys James
Sales Support Executive
Year Joined: 2023
Favourite Golf Course: Dumbarnie Links
Favourite Off the Course Experience: A day in the city
Fun fact about yourself: I love travelling and Hong Kong is my favourite place to have visited
The Sales and Marketing Team
Issy Collins
Marketing Manager
Year joined: 2021
Favourite Golf Course: Lahinch
Favourite Off the Course Experience: A day out in Edinburgh; exploring the bookshops, a visit to Lannan Bakery and a wander through Dean Street
Fun fact about yourself: I'm an avid Portsmouth FC supporter
Robin Dugmore
Vice President of Sales
Year joined:1996
Favourite Golf Course: Arcadia Bluffs, Michigan
Favourite Off the Course Experience: Grilling
Fun fact about yourself: I left university in 1993 hoping to be an Egyptologist and three months later was selling hospitality for Keith Prowse - and have been here ever since!
Seán Clancy
Senior Business Development Manager
Year Joined: 2024
Favourite Golf Course: Waterville
Favourite Off the Course Experience: Perfect Pint Tours followed by a GAA match at Croke Park
Fun fact about yourself: I speak fluent Irish, French and German
The Grounds Team
Alan O'Donnell
Customer Driver
Year Joined: 2023
Favourite Golf Course: Carnoustie Championsip Course
Favourite Off the Course Experience: Travelling across Scotland with my family
Fun fact about yourself: It's only taken me 40 years of playing golf to get my first hole in one!
Gareth Ewing
Customer Driver
Year Joined: 2024
Favourite Golf Course: Dumbarnie Links
Favourite Off the Course Experience: Anything involving amazing views and scenery - but I particularly love the view as you walk through Dumbarnie clubhouse!
Fun fact about yourself: My nickname is JR after JR Ewing in the TV series Dallas
Graeme Wishart
Customer Driver
Year Joined: 2026
Favourite Golf Course: The Old Course
Favourite Off the Course Experience: walking along our beaches - with a wild swim, if you're brave enough!
Fun fact about yourself: I once refereed Prince William at water polo when he was a student at St Andrews.
Graham Wight
Customer Driver
Year Joined: 2021
Favourite Golf Course: Dumbarnie Links
Favourite Off the Course Experience: A day out exploring Edinburgh
Fun fact about yourself: I can cook a wee bit!
Ian Boardley
Customer Driver
Year Joined: 2026
Favourite Golf Course: Salobre Golf Club
Favourite Off the Course Experience: watching a Dundee United FC game
Fun fact about yourself: I was a professional footballer for six years
Neill Stewart
Customer Driver
Year Joined: 2024
Favourite Golf Course: Carnoustie Championship Course
Favourite Off the Course Experience: Whiskey distillery tours
Fun fact about yourself: I love motorcycles and regularly go touring around Europe
Norman Ross
Customer Driver
Year Joined: 2025
Favourite Golf Course: Old Course
Favourite Off the Course Experience: Exploring Fife - there's a lot more to it than the golf it offers!
Fun fact about yourself: I love meeting new people and am very easy going
