1947 – May 2023

Member since 1990

EL PRES 2007 and 2014

VICE PRES 2013/2014

Sadly – Rick passed away peacefully last Tuesday 16^th May 2023 aged 76 in Malaysia.

Rick had been in Malaysia since the late 1980’s when he was attached to the British High Commission towards the end of his military career. On retirement he remained here working in the Oil & Gas Safety Industry. In 1990 KLOGS was born, and Rick was an early member and throughout his 30+ years as a member he strictly adhered to the aims of the Society stipulated in its constitution namely: –

“Aims – For Gentlemen to enjoy the golf and Après golf with equal and all- consuming enthusiasm.”

Rick was twice the society’s EL PRES and also served as Vice Pres. It was at the end of his first term in 2007 that he presented KLOGS with their most famous trophy – COTY which has been proudly won by many members of the group since.

Rick especially enjoyed the Society’s twice yearly away trips which he rarely missed. On several occasions leading the tours when others could not attend.

Rick was also a keen member of WIGS & SAGS.

From another ex-EL PRES “Rick was always there for the guys and a very capable organiser as one would expect. He had a wicked sense of humour and loved his whisky, and was renowned for saying that “Once the cork was removed from the bottle it was tossed away, never to be inserted again, totally in keeping with his Scottish heritage of which he was extremely proud””.

        Phone abuse                 Rick with the current EL PRES Paul        On the tee at Templer Park

From one of our overseas members “Think I met Rick on my very first Klogs tour – May 2004, it was to Surabaya

Massively impressed with his stature and stories of Gurhka / special boats. My take away was that he’d try incredibly hard but never let the golf get in the way of a good time.

At that time, I smoked and so many times we were thrown together as socially the anti -smokers were gaining voice. Rick would often blame the clubs on a poor round and I think he had about 6 sets.

He had massive principles of right and wrong and would often support the underdog. Not really seen overtly but he was a massive supporter of local charities and was often seen looking after waifs and strays when on tour.”

May Away 2015 Hua Hin COTD      Rick with Brian & Ted Hua Hin 2015         Rick at Tasik Puteri Aug 2015

            AGM 2013 – KGSAAS Rick with 6 other EL Pres’s    Jan 2015 receiving his EL PRES Mug from Martin Walsh

Rick with the late Tom Holmes- Jockey outfits Angeles City May 2012

Rick leading the tour as EL PRES – Hua Hin May 2007

Rick will be sadly missed by his family and his extensive circle of friends.