How to boost golf membership and visitor numbers via social media 1
Video massively boosts engagement on social media. Golf courses make perfect videos. Why aren’t more golf clubs using video in their social media marketing strategies?
Rapid increase in driving distance is ‘concerning’ 1
An annual review of the driving distances by The R&A and the USGA has found that the average drive in 2017 was three yards longer than in 2016 – when usually there is a growth of just 0.2 yards per year.
Why Littlewoods v HMRC ends a VAT case for the golf industry 0
At the end of last year a VAT case between Littlewoods and HMRC was settled. This brought to an end the dispute between many golf clubs and HMRC over the VAT they had overpaid on green fees
Major changes proposed for another Yorkshire golf club 0
A Yorkshire golf club has secured planning permission to carry out major changes including the development of housing and the construction of a hotel and leisure facilities.
How one golf club made money from their clubhouse this winter 1
Branston G&CC ran an indoor golfing challenge involving both pitching and putting. Dozens attended, many novices were given their first taste of golf and some even joined the club as a result
The ‘Get into Golf’ campaign has been rebranded 3
The Get into Golf campaign, which has proved to be a successful way to increase participation over the last few years, has been rebranded.
Golf clubs and General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a new, Europe-wide law that replaces the Data Protection Act 1998 in the UK. It sets out requirements for how organisations will need to handle personal data from May 25, 2018.
Golf club wants to build 152 retirement properties 0
Cottingham Parks Golf and Leisure Club in Yorkshire has submitted a planning application to build 152 retirement properties.
All UK golf clubs must accept bitcoin by July 3
Every golf club in the UK must accept the digital currency bitcoin by the time of the Open Championship this July, according to a new ruling from golf’s governing body, The R&A.
Here’s the top three things I learnt about the golf industry in March 2018 1
Giving his monthly review of how the golf industry has evolved, The Golf Business editor Alistair Dunsmuir looks at the state of the game in Scotland and how the new rules of golf will affect the industry
Bryn Meadows is ‘Welsh Golf Club of the Year’ 0
Bryn Meadows has been named as the ‘Welsh Golf Club of the Year’ at the Wales Golf Awards ceremony held at Celtic Manor.
Lease deal brings course machinery fleet to Surbiton GC 0
The lease deal is a clear signal of the club’s desire to deliver a golfing experience to members that will be the envy of other clubs in Surrey.
Golf and wine in Rioja: A review 2
Rioja in Spain is famous for the wines the region produces, but it also has several outstanding golf courses. Sarah Forrest visited three of them – here’s her feedback on how they play
Keith Pelley calls on golf clubs to share ideas 6
The chief executive of the European Tour, Keith Pelley, has encouraged venues to share ideas and innovate to grow the game.
Golf is saving health authorities millions of pounds every year 0
A major survey of 3,200 golfers has found that the game plays a significant role in improving their physical and mental health.
Ipswich GC’s manager retires after 18 years at the club 7
Ipswich Golf Club’s general manager, Neill Ellice, is retiring from his position after 18 years at the club.
Meet the golf course manager: Richard Jenkinson 0
The Golf House Club, Elie is one of Fife’s oldest and most picturesque links golf courses. Richard talks about how his team maintains it
This is how you get more women playing golf 6
A major new R&A study has confirmed the huge potential female golfers offer to golf clubs. Here, one of its two authors, Philip Hall, details the results and what clubs can do to tap into this market
‘International Ladies Golf Tournament’ to take place this September 0
The first of its kind, open to all amateur club handicap lady golfers all over the world, the International Ladies Golf Tournament (ILGT), will held in Perth and Kinross, home of the 2019 Solheim Cup, this September.
Two golf clubs could be sold leaving a windfall for members 7
Two private members’ golf clubs in south east England could be sold off – leading to a large windfall for their members.
The Secret Secretary: The big differences between private and proprietary clubs 3
Sometimes golf club managers like to discuss controversial issues with their peers under the cloak of anonymity. Here, a ‘secret secretary’ explains that there are big differences between proprietary and private members’ golf clubs
Heart Research UK is recommending that you play golf 0
The UK’s second largest heart charity, Heart Research UK, has started recommending that people aged 65 or older should play golf in order to reduce their chances of developing heart disease.
Should I have lithium-ion or lead acid for my golf car battery? 0
The discussion about golf car batteries and the benefits of the various types has been ongoing for some time now.
Profits are surging at this golf club operator 0
A company that operates two golf clubs in Surrey has seen a dramatic increase in profits in the last financial year.
Why positive media exposure is essential for women’s golf 0
What can the golf industry do to increase the number of women playing the game? Kari Haug discusses the impact positive media exposure for women’s golf can have on the recruitment and retention of women golfers
The Mere becomes latest major UK golf club to become foreign owned 0
The Mere Golf Resort and Spa in Cheshire has joined the likes of The Belfry, Wentworth and Turnberry, by becoming foreign owned.
The clubs seeing a green fee surge 1
What drives visitors’ enquiries to play at your course? Here we look at two venues that saw a surge of interest in 2017 and ask them: ‘Why?’
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