A GOLF club professional has been awarded honourary life membership to mark 25 years since he started at the club.

Warrington Golf Club, on London Road, Appleton, celebrated the service of Reay Mackay who first joined the club as assistant professional.

Reay started his golfing career at Monifeith Golf Club in Dundee, two miles from the famous Carnoustie course. There he learnt the art of club making, became a qualified coach and also played professional golf.

Club captains past and present turned out to celebrate the landmark and Reay was also handed an engraved silver salver and a cheque he will use to treat his family to a trip to London.