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Coronavirus outbreak – what is happening to golf in England

Coronavirus outbreak – what is happening to golf in England 1

🕔15:37, 23.Mar 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a virtual shutdown in many countries across the world, and one of the main casualties of the virus has been sports.

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In their own words: Robert Maxfield

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🕔08:54, 3.Dec 2018

The CEO of The PGA talks exclusively to The Golf Business about the #WeLoveGolf hashtag, which is getting more women to play the game.

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The clubs opening short-game facilities

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🕔15:00, 2.Dec 2018

A number of golf clubs have opened short-game facilities in recent months. We look at some of these facilities to find out why this is a growing trend.

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Company profile: Pro Fit Nettings

Company profile: Pro Fit Nettings 0

🕔15:54, 30.Nov 2018

Following Storm Callum, and the likelihood of new storms to come, many clubs are concerned about damage to their netting. Pro-Fit Net Installations can help, writes Mark Cowling.

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Here’s the top three things I learnt while editing The Golf Business in November

Here’s the top three things I learnt while editing The Golf Business in November 0 Updated

🕔07:00, 30.Nov 2018

November was a paradox for the industry: several golf clubs closed while major companies invested in other venues for the first time. The Golf Business editor Alistair Dunsmuir offers his analysis.

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The new golf courses being built in the UK

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🕔17:10, 24.Nov 2018

The Golf Business looks back at one week this August, when two golf courses opened and it was announced that another two will be opening.

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Meet the greenkeeper: Rob Ransome

Meet the greenkeeper: Rob Ransome 0

🕔09:45, 23.Nov 2018

The course manager at Eaton GC in Norfolk provides general course maintenance tips, including how the thatch removal programme his team has implemented has led to increased consistency in the club’s greens.

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In their own words: Richard Dixon

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🕔08:15, 23.Nov 2018

The chief executive of Wales Golf asks: “What did the Ryder Cup do for Wales?” And then answers: “Quite a lot, as it happens!”

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How Tidworth Garrison GC raised money for Breast Cancer Now

How Tidworth Garrison GC raised money for Breast Cancer Now 0

🕔07:58, 23.Nov 2018

The club’s ladies put together an event featuring a fashion show, stalls of homemade items and a raffle – and it was a complete success, reports the club’s general manager, Geoff Johnson MBE.

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Meet the director of golf operations: Andy McMahon

Meet the director of golf operations: Andy McMahon 0

🕔12:26, 20.Nov 2018

Andy, at Adare Manor in Ireland, the venue for the Irish Open in 2007 and 2008, talks about the major changes that have taken place at the venue.

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In their own words: Jim Croxton

In their own words: Jim Croxton 1

🕔11:38, 19.Nov 2018

The CEO of Europe’s biggest greenkeeping association, BIGGA, explains that golfers, and especially members of golf club committees, will see benefits if they appreciate greenkeepers more.

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Club profile: Gullane Golf Club

Club profile: Gullane Golf Club 1

🕔08:07, 19.Nov 2018

The world-famous Scottish club has three courses, two clubhouses and one vision to see that it never falls behind – ensuring continued investment in its facilities.

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Meet Scottish Golf’s performance director, Clare Queen

Meet Scottish Golf’s performance director, Clare Queen 0 Updated

🕔06:26, 19.Nov 2018

Clare talks about how her role is helping golfers transition from talented amateurs into professionals – and why young people, especially girls, should give golf a try.

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Andrew Minty on membership retention

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🕔14:17, 11.Nov 2018

Langland Bay GC’s director of golf details the secrets behind successful golf club membership retention.

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Alan Oliver on membership retention

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🕔08:21, 11.Nov 2018

Alan Oliver, the club secretary at Silloth on Solway Golf Club in Cumbria, believes a golf club manager should adopt five ‘things to consider’ when it comes to retaining members.

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Meet the PGA pro: Andrew Agnoli

Meet the PGA pro: Andrew Agnoli 0

🕔16:26, 9.Nov 2018

The Head of Academy at Topgolf UK, who is an AA PGA Advanced Professional, explains how the Topgolf model is being used this month to attract more women to the game.

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Registration has opened for largest-ever BTME

Registration has opened for largest-ever BTME 0

🕔15:37, 8.Nov 2018

Registration has opened for the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association’s (BIGGA) largest-ever BTME and Continue to Learn event, which will take place in January 2019.

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In their own words: Nick Pink

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🕔21:59, 3.Nov 2018

Writing exclusively for The Golf Business, the CEO of England Golf details the importance of making golf a safe and welcoming place, where everyone can have a positive experience.

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Golf’s good causes: Sarah Bennett

Golf’s good causes: Sarah Bennett 0

🕔13:46, 3.Nov 2018

This year the Toby Sunderland Award was given to Sarah, who is raising money for a golf administrator who has contracted an incredibly rare disease.

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How do I discipline a member of my golf club?

How do I discipline a member of my golf club? 0

🕔11:38, 3.Nov 2018

This guidance from the National Golf Clubs’ Advisory Association (NGCAA) looks at what golf clubs should consider if they feel they need to discipline a member. 

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Company profile: Ridgeway Furniture

Company profile: Ridgeway Furniture 0

🕔17:49, 1.Nov 2018

Ridgeway’s latest golf installations following its expansion into a new state-of-the-art factory include Wentworth, Cathkin Braes, Cowglen, Coxmoor, La Moye and Richmond Golf Club.

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New funding option is ‘proving popular’

New funding option is ‘proving popular’ 0

🕔06:35, 28.Oct 2018

A new funding product introduced by Orchard Funding has attracted interest from a lot of golf clubs already, states the company.

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Company news: Eagle launches website design service for golf clubs

Company news: Eagle launches website design service for golf clubs 1

🕔15:29, 26.Oct 2018

In line with its mission to help golf clubs make a better impression on-course and online, Eagle has added website design to its portfolio of services to help golf clubs make a better impression to prospective members and visitors.

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Club profile: Mitcham Golf Club

Club profile: Mitcham Golf Club 0 Updated

🕔10:14, 21.Oct 2018

The club was founded by Conservative MP Sir Henry Mallaby-Deeley in 1891 and future prime minister, Arthur Balfour, was its first president. It was opened as a public course in 1925 by the then prime minister, Ramsay Macdonald.

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Huntercombe Golf Club replaces its irrigation system

Huntercombe Golf Club replaces its irrigation system 0

🕔10:38, 19.Oct 2018

Huntercombe Golf Club has replaced its irrigation system with Toro because, according to course manager Grant Stewart, “it’s the best on the market” for covering compact tees and vast greens.

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What should a golf club consider before recruiting staff?

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🕔17:28, 14.Oct 2018

This guidance from the National Golf Clubs’ Advisory Association (NGCAA) discusses some of the legal issues for a golf club to consider before and during a recruitment process. 

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In their own words: Steve Mona

In their own words: Steve Mona 0

🕔14:43, 14.Oct 2018

The chief executive of the World Golf Foundation (WGF) explains how the #InviteHER hashtag is helping to encourage more women to play golf throughout the world.

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