This communication is designed to update members on the ongoing tribunal case involving Glenn Williams.

A tribunal case was brought against the club whereby Glenn Williams claimed he was an employee, had employee rights and was unfairly dismissed. Yesterday the tribunal judge dismissed all of these claims and ruled that Glenn Williams was not an employee of the club. This ruling negated all financial claims he made that were associated with employee status.

Due to the long association of his business with the club there was a qualification for "worker status". This means there are some protections available around holiday pay and minimum wages. The tribunal judge adjourned the case so that Glenn Williams can consider his options.

Ultimately, the result so far means that the club did not act improperly or unfairly in any way. When a series of issues were raised, including safeguarding reports from junior staff, the only action available to the club was to tender notice as per the agreed contract. This was the advice offered by the legal team at England Golf and following the ruling it has proved to be accurate. There was not an alternative employee disciplinary process available to the club as had been claimed.

Further updates will follow upon the conclusion of the case.