Members on the move - International

The latest PGA Member appointments from around the world. If you have moved recently please keep us up to date by emailing membership@pga.org.uk.

Iain Pyman has recently made the transition from Whitby Golf Club, Yorkshire to become the new Cyprus Golf Ambassador at Aphrodite Hills, a PGA National facility in Cyprus.

Pyman, who recently qualified as a PGA Member in 2017 after a successful career on both the European Tour and Challenge Tour, will represent Aphrodite Hills in all professional competitions. He will also actively promote Aphrodite Hills through participating in international promotional golf days with operators, potential investors and clients.

Commenting on the move, Pyman said: "I consider this a great privilege and I am honoured to be asked to fulfil this role by Andrew Darker, Director of Golf at Aphrodite Hills. This role is secured long term with the end goal of reaching the Seniors Tour in 2023. Aphrodite Hills provides the ideal location, facilities and team to make this happen."

Mat Pryke has taken up a new position as Project Manager – Golf & Entertainment for LaiFung Holdings Ltd and advisor to Great Century.

Pryke is currently working on a new project called Novotown on Hengqin Island, Zhuhai.

He said: "Novotown is a large new development, which comprises of multiple phases, most recently opening phase one at the end of 2019, featuring Lionsgate Entertainment World, National Geographic Ultimate Explorer, Hyatt Regency Hotel and a large shopping mall complex.

"Phase two is currently under way and will include Harrow International (China), Real Madrid World, Ducati Motorcycle Experience Theme Centre and an indoor sports & entertainment facility.

"On top of this, we are also creating new indoor concepts and seeking attractive asset opportunities in Hong Kong and China."

Nick Banks has taken up a new role as the head golf professional at The Vineyards Golf Club in Riverhead, New York.

Banks, who recently attained his PGA of America membership, has worked in the United States for over 10 years when he moved from Highgate Golf Club, London to Rolling Hills Golf Club in Wilton, Connecticut.

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