Colt Mackenzie McNair (CMM), the leading global recruitment firm within the golf industry, is pleased to announce the return of Douglas Philip as Director. This exciting development brings together two industry powerhouses and marks a significant milestone in CMM’s journey.
The company, with offices both in Ascot, UK and Georgia, USA, has recently experienced a period of strong growth, helping to solidify its position as the pre-eminent recruitment firm within the industry. The addition of Douglas strengthens the company’s experience and ability to work across all sectors of the global golf industry.
The move also adds substantial value to CMM’s extensive client base, which spans over 250 clients in 29 countries, with notable partners including renowned organisations such as The PGA of America, The R&A, Wentworth, Rainbird, IMG, and a number of leading golf clubs and properties.
Richard Wood, Managing Director, Colt Mackenzie McNair, commented: “This acquisition not only strengthens our market position but also expands our capabilities to deliver even greater value to our clients. We are excited about Doug rejoining the team and the opportunities this brings. Our shared values and approach to search make this a natural fit, and his expertise complements the CMM business perfectly.”
Douglas Philip also expressed his excitement, saying, “I’m delighted to be rejoining CMM after seven and a half years of building DPSM. As a group, we now have a great opportunity to solidify our position as the premier golf industry search firm outside of the US. We have an exciting few years ahead.”
The timing of this announcement aligns with the evolution of the sport around the world. CMM has adapted its services to cater to the current and future needs of the industry and is now fully equipped to provide relevant and suitable services that meet the demands of the increasingly diverse industry.