David Krause succeeds Ken Moodie as President of the European Institute of Golf Course Architects (EIGCA). The EIGCA annual meeting took place earlier this month in Noordwijk, Netherlands.
Canadian-born Krause came to Europe in 1986 and for five years worked for Robert Trent Jones Sr. He set up his own golf course design practice in Germany in 1993. He also has collaborated with Portuguese architect Jorge Santana da Silva.
Krause has been a member of the EIGCA Council since the merger in 2000 and served as honorary treasurer for a number of years. He has been chairman of the public relations committee for the last two years, overseeing the introduction of the e-newsletter and the development of the new Web site, which has yet to launch.
The new EIGCA council is David Krause, president; Rainer Preissmann, vice president; Peter Fjallman, honorary treasurer; and Mike Wood together with newly-elected members Jeff Howes; Tom Mackenzie and Ronan Branigan.
Retiring President Ken Moodie, said, “It has been a privilege to have led the EIGCA over the last two years. I have very much enjoyed my time as president and the opportunity to represent the institute at various conferences and events throughout Europe. Supported by a productive and enthusiastic council, and a very able executive officer, I believe that we have made great strides as a professional body.
“There is a growing consensus in the golf industry that we need to work together to develop the game of golf and promote the sport's good environmental credentials, and we have formed close and productive links with a number of golf organizations to collaborate on research projects and educational initiatives. I am sure that my successor, David Krause, will guide the institute well during his tenure as president.”