Fairmont St Andrews has appointed Dan Naudo as the new director of golf.

Joining from London Golf Club, Kent, Naudo will be responsible for strengthening the international presence of the golf offering at the five-star resort, ensuring guests are provided with a unique golfing experience and performance, and service objectives are achieved in his team of 30.

He will also be responsible for promoting golf services and creating different ways to encourage younger players and families to enjoy the sport at the resort.

Naudo brings a wealth of experience and knowledge with over 12 years within the golf industry.

His understanding of golf operations, sales and marketing will continue to grow the reputations of the two championship golf courses, The Torrance and The Kittocks on the five-star resort.

Naudo began his career as a sales consultant at Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire, before following his true passion for golf at London Golf Club where he progressed from sales manager to head of operations for nine years.

Commenting on his new appointment as director of golf, Nuado stated: “I am delighted to be at the iconic home of golf to lead and develop an incredibly successful team.

“What better place to follow my passion for golf and growing the awareness of the two championship courses.”