Meet the director of golf: Anthony Haste 0
Anthony is the head professional at Hinckley GC, formerly a professional at The Belfry and a partner with TGI Golf. He talks about how he markets his services
BGIA ramps up campaign against selling counterfeit goods 1
The British Golf Industry Association (BGIA) is increasing awareness that buying or passing on counterfeit golf products is illegal.
‘Washout’ bunkers – is there a cheaper alternative? 0
Repairing a damaged bunker after heavy rainfall is expensive and time-consuming. But if there is a cost effective way to solve it, it begins by understanding why bunkers suffer ‘washout’
Golf club’s course will be worth at least £500 million 2
The contract to redevelop a Berkshire golf course into housing and a school is set to be worth more than £500 million.
Kent golf course set to become housing development 0
A popular Kent golf club that was praised just a few months ago for running a competition that boosted its profile is to close down at the end of the year.
Golf clubs lose multi-million pound VAT ‘compound interest’ case 2
Hundreds of private members’ golf clubs will not be receiving a VAT rebate worth hundreds of millions of pounds following a Supreme Court ruling.
Company profile: Clubhouse furniture supplier Protocol 0
The Golf Business takes a look at Protocol – the leading supplier of contract furniture in the UK
Is it time you invested in a pace of play clock? 1
The company that manufactures a world-famous swimming pool clock is offering attractive ‘pace of play’ timers to deal with one of golf’s biggest current issues
Leeds Golf Centre announces major £9m expansion 4
Leeds Golf Centre hopes to extend its existing facility into a multi-million-pound golf complex featuring lodges, a spa, an adventure golf course and fitness facilities.
US billionaire submits plans to build new Highlands golf course 8
The US billionaire Michael Keiser has proposed building a new golf course in Scotland.
Could removing a joining fee lead to more members? 2
Last year Cowglen GC removed its joining fee. In less than one year the club has seen its membership numbers increase by 150; the key 18-29 age group category had gone up by nearly 5 times
‘Mindless’ attack renders golf green ‘unplayable’ 2
Police are asking for information after vandals attacked a popular Scottish golf venue by gouging out divots with a golf club on one of its greens.
Justin Rose’s trophy flown in by hoverboard 3
The 2017 Turkish Airlines Open trophy that Justin Rose has won was flown in by hoverboard.
Nets can stop stray balls hitting your neighbours (company profile) 0
Pro-Fit Net Installations has over 25 years of experience in building fences on golf courses to catch stray shots so that they never cause a problem with a neighbour.
In their own words: Richard Dixon 1
The chief executive of Wales Golf, Richard Dixon, writes exclusively for The Golf Business about why the organisation has changed its name
The golf courses put up for sale this year 5
This year a number of golf courses have been put on the market. Here is an overview of 17 of the biggest of them.
Taxation in golf – your questions answered 4
VAT expert Adrian Houstoun talks about taxation in the golf industry; what information do collectors require and, stemming from that, are there ways clubs can cut the amounts they pay?
Ladies’ golf and travel expert to contribute for The Golf Business 3
An expert on women’s golf is to write a semi-regular column for The Golf Business in a bid to provide more education to the industry on growing female participation
Investment is why we are named ‘best golf experience’ 0
A golf club that has undergone a period of significant investment has won three key accolades at the Scottish Golf Tourism Awards.
Club profile: Bamburgh Castle GC 0
The scenic venue, set among the dunes overlooking the North Sea, is a Site of Special Scientific interest, and it has now modernised both its men’s and ladies’ changing rooms
Academic study on golf clubs delivers surprising result 11
A major study on the golf industry has found that golf clubs would achieve much more if they focussed on retaining members rather than recruiting new ones.
Here’s the top 3 things I learnt about the industry in October 0
In his monthly review of the industry, The Golf Business editor Alistair Dunsmuir looks at the introduction of shot clocks and the funding issues with Scottish Golf
Reesink launches turfcare training courses for 2018 0
2018 dates for Reesink Turfcare’s industry-leading courses have been announced. For the first time the guide is accessible online only, with bookings taking place now.
Golf Environment Organisation revamps its digital offering 0
The online program, OnCourse, which helps golf clubs manage their facility in the most sustainable way possible, has been significantly upgraded.
Scottish Golf delays affiliation fee vote by 3 months 0
Scottish Golf has decided to delay its controversial vote on increasing affiliation fees until March in order to extend the consultation period with golfers and clubs.
Club pays out £125k after ball hits boy on the head 0
A UK golf club has paid out £125,000 to a man who was hit on the head by a golf ball when he was a teenage golfer at the club 10 years ago.
Golf club manager joins growing bunker specialist 4
A master greenkeeper who is also the manager of a golf club has joined a synthetic golf bunker specialist that is expanding rapidly.
