Spence Back in the Fold

Jamie Spence, a two-time champion during 20 years on The European Tour International Schedule, has accepted an invitation to take up a new position as the Tour’s Director of Player Relations. Spence, 44, from Kent, resigned in May last year after three and a half years as a highly respected Chairman of the Tour’s Tournament Committee. His role will be to liaise between the players and the Tournament Committee and in particular, the new Chairman, Thomas Björn of Denmark, who took over the role last October. Spence will assist in player issues and aid the Tour’s communication. George O’Grady, Chief Executive of The European Tour, said: “In Jamie Spence we had an outstanding Tournament Committee Chairman who worked tirelessly for the good of the Tour. We believe that Jamie’s experience during two decades as a player on The European Tour, and his expertise in player issues, will make him a valuable member of our team at Wentworth.” Björn commented: “Jamie has always been popular among the Tour Membership and was an extremely diligent Chairman of the Tournament Committee. His presence in the Tour’s administration will be invaluable to all of us.” Spence said: “I am delighted with my new role and the opportunities it will present. These are exciting times for The European Tour with much to anticipate in 2008 and beyond, and I am looking forward to the challenge.”