Born in Arbroath and raised in Carnoustie where Dean started
to learn to play golf from the age of 7. At the age of 16 and playing off
scratch Dean represented both club and country from Scottish Schoolboy
International to Under 18s International. A main highlight for Dean was when he
secured the European Schoolboy title over the links of Portmarock in Ireland. Moving
to take up the role as Assistant PGA Professional at Banchory Golf Club in 1985
and training for 5 years under Doug Smart and while working alongside Paul
Lawrie.

Dean came back to Banchory Golf Club in 2016 after his Head
Professional and General Manager role at Peterculter Golf Club a position he held
for 23 Years. With a number of highly respected titles in the Scottish Pro-Am
Calendar Dean is now focused on the running of the Professional shop delivering
excellent customer service and first-class golf tuition.