Get to know our New Captains
Haydyn Hurst & Wendy Hancock
A message from our Captain & Lady Captain
Captain 2025 – Haydyn Hurst
I would like to follow on from Ray Grayson’s successful year, by continuing to focus on raising money for my two charities, Alzheimer’s Society and the local Dementia Group.
I look forward to getting more involved in golf club activities, engaging with as many members as possible in competitions and events.
I am excited to serve as a primary point of contact for Rhuddlan Golf Club members and to represent the club as an ambassador, both when visiting other golf clubs and while hosting events at Rhuddlan.
Bryan and Tracey have my unwavering support throughout my Captaincy year.
Here’s to a very successful and enjoyable year as Rhuddlan Golf Club Captain.
Lady Captain 2025 – Wendy Hancock
In my role for 2025 Lady Captain, I look forward to getting involved in upcoming social and golfing events and to representing the ladies’ section in matters related to golf and the club.
What an incredible year its been with Elaine Crabtree at the helm! I’ve learned so much from her, and I know her support will be invaluable moving forward. A huge thank you to Elaine and to all the ladies for their dedication and support.
I’m also committed to supporting the pro shop, office staff, catering team and green keepers in any way I can.
Get to know Mr Captain and Lady Captain:
We asked both Captains to answer some questions to helps us get to know them, if we don’t already.
Q1: If you could play a round of golf with any celebrity or historical figure, who would it be and why?
Haydyn: Nick Faldo, Huge admiration for him as a golfer and his grit and determination to win.
Wendy: Severiano Ballesteros, I loved his skill and cavalier attitude.
Q2: What’s your most embarrassing moment on the golf course?
Haydyn: I’ve had a few. Missing a 6inch putt on the Par 3 4th hole at Rhuddlan
Wendy: My very shot, in my 1st comp, on the first hole went 5 yards didn’t even leave the teeing area
Q3: If you had to choose a theme song to play every time you step onto the golf course, what would it be?
Haydyn: The Chain - Fleetwood Mac
Wendy: It’s a kind of magic - Queen
Q4: What’s your favourite golf course (other than Rhuddlan, of course)?
Haydyn: Nefyn - The iconic Peninsular part of the course
Wendy: Greenway Hall GC, Stockton brook, Staffordshire
Q5: What’s the weirdest superstition or ritual you have before playing a round?
Haydyn: I’m not at all superstitious - maybe that’s where I’ve being going wrong all these years !
Wendy: All my clubs must be in the right place in my golf bag
Q6: What 3 words would you use to describe your golf game?
Haydyn: Could be better !!
Wendy: Steady Steady Steady
Q7: What’s your ultimate “dream fourball” made up of any players, living or dead?
Haydyn: Jack Nicklaus/ Arnold Palmer / Seve Ballesteros and me
Wendy: Seve, Lexi Thompson, Henrik Stenson and me
Q8: What’s one golf skill you wish you could instantly master?
Haydyn: Long iron play
Wendy: Bunker shots and distance with my driver
Q9: What was the best shot you have ever hit?
Haydyn: On 18th at Rhuddlan landed 2ft off the pin to win senior’s competition
Wendy: Eagle on a par five at Greenway Hall GC and my playing partners were chatting and they never saw it go in…typical
Q10: What are you looking forward to most in your captaincy year?
Haydyn: I want everyone to enjoy the year. I am really looking forward to working with Wendy, Bryan and Tracy. And I hope to raise much needed funds for two very worthy charities.
Wendy: Hope that’s it’s enjoyable for all.
Captain 2025 – Haydyn Hurst
I would like to follow on from Ray Grayson’s successful year, by continuing to focus on raising money for my two charities, Alzheimer’s Society and the local Dementia Group.
I look forward to getting more involved in golf club activities, engaging with as many members as possible in competitions and events.
I am excited to serve as a primary point of contact for Rhuddlan Golf Club members and to represent the club as an ambassador, both when visiting other golf clubs and while hosting events at Rhuddlan.
Bryan and Tracey have my unwavering support throughout my Captaincy year.
Here’s to a very successful and enjoyable year as Rhuddlan Golf Club Captain.
Lady Captain 2025 – Wendy Hancock
In my role for 2025 Lady Captain, I look forward to getting involved in upcoming social and golfing events and to representing the ladies’ section in matters related to golf and the club.
What an incredible year its been with Elaine Crabtree at the helm! I’ve learned so much from her, and I know her support will be invaluable moving forward. A huge thank you to Elaine and to all the ladies for their dedication and support.
I’m also committed to supporting the pro shop, office staff, catering team and green keepers in any way I can.
Get to know Mr Captain and Lady Captain:
We asked both Captains to answer some questions to helps us get to know them, if we don’t already.
Q1: If you could play a round of golf with any celebrity or historical figure, who would it be and why?
Haydyn: Nick Faldo, Huge admiration for him as a golfer and his grit and determination to win.
Wendy: Severiano Ballesteros, I loved his skill and cavalier attitude.
Q2: What’s your most embarrassing moment on the golf course?
Haydyn: I’ve had a few. Missing a 6inch putt on the Par 3 4th hole at Rhuddlan
Wendy: My very shot, in my 1st comp, on the first hole went 5 yards didn’t even leave the teeing area
Q3: If you had to choose a theme song to play every time you step onto the golf course, what would it be?
Haydyn: The Chain - Fleetwood Mac
Wendy: It’s a kind of magic - Queen
Q4: What’s your favourite golf course (other than Rhuddlan, of course)?
Haydyn: Nefyn - The iconic Peninsular part of the course
Wendy: Greenway Hall GC, Stockton brook, Staffordshire
Q5: What’s the weirdest superstition or ritual you have before playing a round?
Haydyn: I’m not at all superstitious - maybe that’s where I’ve being going wrong all these years !
Wendy: All my clubs must be in the right place in my golf bag
Q6: What 3 words would you use to describe your golf game?
Haydyn: Could be better !!
Wendy: Steady Steady Steady
Q7: What’s your ultimate “dream fourball” made up of any players, living or dead?
Haydyn: Jack Nicklaus/ Arnold Palmer / Seve Ballesteros and me
Wendy: Seve, Lexi Thompson, Henrik Stenson and me
Q8: What’s one golf skill you wish you could instantly master?
Haydyn: Long iron play
Wendy: Bunker shots and distance with my driver
Q9: What was the best shot you have ever hit?
Haydyn: On 18th at Rhuddlan landed 2ft off the pin to win senior’s competition
Wendy: Eagle on a par five at Greenway Hall GC and my playing partners were chatting and they never saw it go in…typical
Q10: What are you looking forward to most in your captaincy year?
Haydyn: I want everyone to enjoy the year. I am really looking forward to working with Wendy, Bryan and Tracy. And I hope to raise much needed funds for two very worthy charities.
Wendy: Hope that’s it’s enjoyable for all.