Roger Devlin, former board member of the R&A and the boss of Persimmon Homes, initiated the peace talks and played a significant role in the deal.
Roger Devlin, a member of the of the La Pyle Partnership which owns Pyledriver, said “It’s been an extraordinary journey.”
Roger Devlin, Chairman of Persimmon Homes, addressed Cardiff Business Club
The La Pyle Partnership of Louise and Roger Devlin and brothers Guy and Huw Leach continued their dream run when Shagpyle won at Ascot.
Roger Devlin, chairman of Persimmon, said: “These two board appointments add highly relevant and complementary skills to the Persimmon board."