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?’
What is the role of trustees at a golf club? 1
This guidance from the National Golf Clubs’ Advisory Association (NGCAA) looks at the role of trustees at a golf club.
Top Irish golf club reopens following ‘temporary’ closure 2
A leading golf club in Ireland which closed down a few weeks ago after it had reportedly run out of money has reopened.
Club that was about to close given a glimmer of hope 0
A Kent golf club that had been earmarked to close down in just two weeks has been given a last minute reprieve.
Measuring agronomic advice against profits 0
Are you really achieving your goals when seeking consultancy or agronomic advice for your golf course? Paul Copsey argues that the advice received should be measured by quantifiable facts – notably increased profits for your golf club
Wooden locker manufacturer Ridgeway appoints John Gibbs 0
A company that manufactures lockers for golf and fitness clubs, spas and the corporate market has unveiled a major expansion which arguably places it as the market leader for the British industry.
6 tips for taking your family to a golf course 0
Golf is one of the few sports and recreational activities that is friendly to the entire family. And players of all ages can compete and enjoy playing together, meaning that no member of the family will feel left out regardless of the age.
New Rules of Golf for 2019 unveiled 2
The R&A and the USGA have unveiled the new Rules of Golf, to be implemented on January 1, 2019.
Huge setback for Scottish Golf as it loses fee rise vote 3
The chair of Scottish Golf has expressed her “deep disappointment” after the membership narrowly voted against a proposal to increase the annual affiliation fee paid by members for the first time in five years.
Meet the golf club manager: Philip Morley 0
The general manager of North Oxford GC – and executive chair of the BGIA – talks about about a career that has seen a playing partner at the 1979 Open become, in later life, a customer, and how he transferred golf sales skills into management
CEO of Standard Life Aberdeen named as Wentworth Club director 0
Martin Gilbert, co-CEO of Standard Life Aberdeen, has joined the board of directors at Wentworth Club as a non-executive director.
Former Walker Cup star Michael Brooks named as TGI chair 0
The PGA professional at Malton & Norton Golf Club in Yorkshire, Michael Brooks, has been named as the new chairman of the TGI Golf Partnership, golf’s leading retail services group.
How to control golf course disease 0
After 10 years conducting independent research on turfgrass diseases, Dr John Dempsey PhD has found that there are alternatives to chemical treatment that will prevent problems from taking place
This golf course has been hit by vandals 0
A Scottish golf club has become the latest to have its course damaged by vandals.
Expanding property firm buys its first golf facility 1
A property firm that is creating a number of adventure parks around the UK has bought a driving range and adventure golf course in London for £500,000.
The PGA pro: A round up 0
An England cricketer who has added 30 yards to his game following a session with a professional and a journey from the military to golf pro. Here are some of the best PGA stories of the last few weeks
Stephen Nicholson to contribute for The Golf Business 0
The general manager of Oxford Golf Club and the man who featured on an iconic cover of The Golf Business, Stephen Nicholson, is to contribute for the leading golf industry publication.
St Andrews Links Trust appoints NBC as ‘official media partner’ 0
The body that manages seven golf courses at St Andrews, including the world famous Old Course, has appointed one of the world’s biggest media organisations as its ‘official media partner’.
In their own words: BIGGA CEO Jim Croxton 0
The head of the greenkeepers’ association explains how education is helping golf courses perform better during winter
Happy 200th birthday to Scotscraig Golf Club 0
Last year, the world’s 13th oldest golf club turned 200. During the anniversary celebrations, the changes it made to its membership categories may have ensured the facility will be around for another 200 years
