
The coroner has determined that Dave Everett, the greenkeeper at Everett Golf Club (pictured), intended to end his life following his dismissal from the job.
After 33 years of service, a golf club cut their finances due to the pandemic and made a decision to fire him as a greenkeeper. An inquest was held.
Dave Everett’s family stated that the 61-year old had been left “completely broke” after he was fired from Lyme Regis, a golf club in Dorset.
A coroner found that he was one of five Greenkeepers at the club, which was established in 1893. This club is regarded as the most prestigious in England. He also served as a head greenkeeper.
Julie, Julie’s widow, stated that her husband was in severe financial trouble due to Covid. They also needed to undergo a complete overhaul.
She claimed that Dave had been offered a “financial exit” and the members incorrectly believed he was taking early retirement.
According to her, one of the five greenkeepers must go while the other four have financial commitments such as mortgages and children.
Dave from Chard in Somerset offered to work for a few hours per week at a basic wage, but the club said that they couldn’t afford it.
She stated, “He didn’t want to leave the area he loved.”
He was also left with tears after he returned to the club, where he found that it had spent money on its debts and hired a new greenkeeper.
He felt so broken. The golf club had destroyed the life he had lived, and he had spent most of his time there.

Inquests revealed that Mr Everett was a Lyme Regis greenkeeper for over 33 years
Scott, Scott’s son, said of Scott: “He put his heart and soul in Lyme Regis golf course. His heart was broken after he was dismissed.
He stated that he was loved and respected by everybody, had an incredible network of friends, and that his job was the most important thing to him.
Walkers found him hanged at Neroche car park near Staple Hill in Taunton on October 1st.
Tony Williams, the senior Somerset coroner recorded a suicide verdict.
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