The European Club Education Foundation (ECEF) is delighted to announce that Sarah Burns, Office Manager at Castlerock Golf Club, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 ECEF bursary to attend the CMAE European Conference on Club Management.
The prestigious event will take place in St Andrews from 25–28 October 2026 and brings together leading professionals from across the global club management industry. The bursary will cover Sarah’s full attendance at the conference, providing her with a valuable opportunity to enhance her knowledge, expand her professional network, and gain insights from some of the industry’s most respected voices.
This year’s conference features an outstanding lineup of speakers, including leadership expert Sarah Noll Wilson, Chris Tessone, Chief Business Officer at Congressional, and renowned restaurateur Jeremy King.
Sarah Burns expressed her appreciation for the award, saying:
“I am truly honoured to have been selected for this opportunity and sincerely grateful to the Club Management Association of Europe and the judging panel for their support. Attending the European Conference on Club Management in St Andrews represents an invaluable step in my professional development, and I am eager to learn from industry leaders, engage with fellow professionals, and bring back new insights that will positively contribute to both my role and the wider club community at Castlerock Golf Club.”
ECEF CEO Torbjörn Johansson commented:
“We are proud to support Sarah as this year’s bursary recipient. The European Conference on Club Management is a cornerstone event for professional development within our industry, and we are confident that Sarah will gain significant value from the experience. Supporting individuals like Sarah is central to ECEF’s mission to invest in the future of club management and to help cultivate the next generation of leaders within the industry.”
The ECEF continues to play a vital role in providing access to world-class education and development opportunities, reinforcing its commitment to excellence and professional growth across the club management community.
