Former England Golf President recognised in King’s Honours List
Christine Pascall, former President of England Golf, has been appointed MBE in the King’s Honours List in recognition of her decades-long dedication to the sport.
The Hartlepool-based golfer has had a distinguished career both on and off the course. In 1972, she won the English Girls Championship and represented England’s U18 team. She later competed with the national women’s team from 1979 to 1981, playing in prestigious events like the European Ladies’ Team Championships and the Fiat Trophy in Italy. Pascall was also selected for two Curtis Cup squads, a high point in amateur women’s golf.
Coaching to Captaincy
At county level, Pascall has been a major presence, winning the Durham County Championship four times, as well as seniors titles in 2005 and 2006. She’s also captained numerous England squads to victory, including seven consecutive wins at the Girls’ Home Internationals and three titles at the Ladies’ Home Internationals.
She has spent 13 years as a selector for England’s women’s and girls’ teams and continues to serve her local golf community as a board member at Hartlepool Golf Club. Her volunteer roles in Durham span everything from coaching coordination to county captaincy.
Reflecting on the honour, Pascall said: “It hasn’t really sunk in yet. I am delighted for golf that I have been awarded the MBE. Not that I have ever thought about reward for all I have put into golf, but receiving this award makes all the hard work worthwhile.”
She added that she hopes her recognition will inspire more girls and women to take up the game and get as much out of it as she has.
Her presidency of England Golf in 2023 remains a personal highlight: “It was a great year and I thoroughly enjoyed all the events I attended, watching superb golf and meeting club officials who were always so proud of their courses.”
Championing the Future of the Game
Pascall remains a strong advocate for encouraging more women and girls to participate, and for promoting more mixed events and merged club structures.
“I’d also like to see more people coming forward to volunteer,” she said. “When people come forward to volunteer, they normally enjoy it so much that they want to do more. We need more volunteers at club and county level for a variety of different jobs.”
Although her competitive days may be behind her, Pascall continues to shape the future of English golf—one junior, committee meeting, and coaching session at a time.
