But his main passion will always be golf, something he still does a few times each week.
To acknowledge Chris’s milestone birthday, the club awarded him honorary membership and invited him to lunch and golf with club captain Nigel Fluet, vice-captain Chris Stephens and women’s vice captain Elizabeth Carlotti.
They played three holes and Chris enjoyed his favourite meal – fish and chips. The honorary membership means he can play golf for free whenever he chooses.
Alan Holcroft, general manager at the golf club, said: “To celebrate someone who’s played this game for 50 years, I mean what an incredible thing.
“It’s our centenary next year. I’m glad he got there first.”
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