The Royal and Ancient Golf Club announces Pierre Bechmann as Captain

Pierre Bechmann will serve as Captain of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews 2012 - 2013 following his nomination by the Past Captains of the Club.

Bechmann's year of office will begin with the traditional driving-in ceremony on the first tee of the Old Course on Friday 21st September, 2012.

He is a former member of the R&A's General Committee, and has served on the Championship and Rules of Golf Committees as well as The R&A Coaching Panel.

In 2008/09 he was Captain of Royal St George's Golf Club. Bechmann lives in Chantilly and plays to a handicap of 9.

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