Phil Newport-Black brings over 50 years of golfing experience alongside a highly successful career in business leadership. Over the decades, he has built and led multiple businesses, developing strong expertise in strategy, operations, and commercial growth.

As Co-Founder of EGN Golf, Phil provides the strategic direction and commercial foundation that supports the company’s continued expansion. He has played a central role since inception, ensuring the business operates efficiently while consistently delivering quality products and service to customers across Europe.

His lifelong passion for golf, combined with decades of leadership experience, enables him to balance commercial discipline with a deep understanding of the golfing market, making him a key driver of EGN Golf’s ongoing success.

Alex Stones is a passionate golfer with over 35 years of experience in the game. Working as an airline pilot throughout his career, he travelled extensively and was exposed to innovative golf products and emerging brands from around the world that were not readily available in Europe.

Recognising a clear gap in the market, Alex founded EGN Golf with the aim of sourcing and distributing exceptional and forward-thinking golf products to European golfers. His vision was to make high-quality, globally sourced equipment more accessible while introducing new technologies and brands to the market.

His global perspective, entrepreneurial mindset, and long-standing passion for golf continue to shape the direction and growth of EGN Golf today.

James Stones brings a strong background in corporate finance and extensive experience running a successful engineering business. His career has focused on building strong client relationships, developing high-performing teams, and driving sustained commercial growth across competitive industries.

As Business-to-Business Director at EGN Golf, James leads the company’s relationships with retailers, distributors, and industry partners throughout Europe. He plays a key role in expanding the company’s commercial footprint and ensuring long-term partnerships are built on trust, service, and performance.

A passionate golfer for over 45 years and a single-figure handicap player, James combines deep knowledge of the game with strong financial and operational expertise, helping to bridge the gap between golf performance and business growth.

Louise Stones brings a strong background in hospitality, sales, and marketing to EGN Golf, combining hands-on operational experience with a creative and detail-focused approach. Her career has developed around customer service, brand presentation, and delivering smooth day-to-day business operations.

Although relatively new to golf, she is currently learning the game, offering a fresh and evolving perspective on the modern golfer’s experience and customer journey.

As Operations & Marketing Manager, Louise oversees the daily running of the business while also leading EGN Golf’s marketing and creative output. She ensures consistency across all brand channels and plays a key role in shaping how the company presents itself to customers and partners across Europe.