David Marsh (golfer)

David Max Marsh MBE (April 1934 – 19 August 2022[1]) was a British amateur golfer who was better known for serving as the chairman of Everton Football Club.

Marsh was named captain of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews in 1990, having previously been president of the Lancashire and then English Unions between 1973 and 1975.

He also participated in the Walker Cup, being a member of the victorious Great Britain and Ireland team in 1971.

Whilst in this position he courted with controversy over his appointment of Norwich City manager Mike Walker as Everton boss.

He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2011 New Year Honours for voluntary service to amateur golf.