The QHotels Collection has announced the appointment of Ross Brannan as Head of Golf and Greenkeeping at Glasgow Westerwood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort.
Ross brings a decade of greenkeeping experience to the role, alongside a clear passion for course development and guest experience. This strategic promotion reflects The QHotels Collection’s ongoing investment in developing home-grown talent and creating clear pathways for career progression within the group.
Ross, who has been a vital part of the Westerwood team since 2019, was previously Head Greenkeeper – a position he earned at just 24. During his time in that role, he led significant improvements to course quality, introduced new nutrition and aeration plans, and helped transform the playability of the course through challenging weather conditions.
In his expanded role, Ross will now oversee the golf operation more broadly, with a renewed focus on aligning the course condition and member experience to Westerwood’s ambition as one of Scotland’s standout golf destinations.
The Westerwood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is part of the QHotels Collection
“This is a fantastic opportunity for me to continue the progress we’ve made at Westerwood while expanding my focus to the full golf experience,” said Ross. “We’ve put a huge amount of work into transforming the course over the past two years, and now being able to connect that with the wider golf operation allows us to create something really special for members, guests, and visitors alike. I’m grateful to The QHotels Collection for their support and for giving young professionals like me a platform to grow.”
The dual role is designed to maximise alignment between course performance and golfer satisfaction, ensuring operational efficiency and the continued development of Westerwood’s facilities and reputation.
Keith Pickard, Golf, Health Club & Spa Director at The QHotels Collection, commented: “Ross is a fantastic example of the next generation of greenkeeping and golf leadership. His passion, professionalism and proven results made this a natural next step.
“At The QHotels Collection, we’re committed to developing young talent and giving them the tools to succeed – and Ross is already demonstrating what’s possible with the right support and ambition. We’re excited to see how he continues to shape Westerwood in this new dual role.”
