Lockerbie Golf Club NOT ‘on the brink of closure’ 0
Lockerbie Golf Club has said that, contrary to reports in the Scottish press, it is not on the brink of closure, although it has had its rent slashed for the next two years.
Royal Troon calls urgent meeting to change men-only constitution 1
The host of this year’s Open Championship, Royal Troon, has unexpectedly announced that it proposes to allow women to become members just two weeks before the event takes place this July.
Golf used to warn kids about the dangers of fires 0
Firefighters in Wales have come up with an innovative way to teach children about the dangers of fires – by creating a unique and fun golf course in which every hole has a fire-related theme.
Here’s the top three things I learnt about the industry while editing Golf Club Management in May 0
From the contentious issue of concessions for elderly golfers to that Muirfield vote, here’s the top three things Alistair Dunsmuir learnt about the industry while editing Golf Club Management in May.
#GetintoGolf extended to Scotland this summer 0
The #GetintoGolf campaign, which England Golf believes led to 3,900 people joining golf clubs last year, is being extended to Scotland for this summer.
Scenic golf course down to just 15 members 0
One of the most picturesque golf clubs in the UK, Isle of Barra GC in Scotland, could close as it is down to just 15 members, even though membership costs just £75 per year.
Call for legal action against golf clubs if they breach Equality Act 2
A golf club administrator who says that some golf clubs are failing to comply with the Equality Act has called for an awareness campaign to be started and even for legal action to be taken against some venues.
Golf clubs are growing their memberships by offering 9-hole golf 0
At least two golf clubs in Scotland have said their memberships have grown because they have been offering 9-hole competitions.
Dogs blamed for causing damage to Dundee’s golf courses 0
Two golf clubs in Dundee have made a plea to local dog owners to do more to stop their animals causing damage to their greens.
How Prince’s Golf Club in Kent achieved GEO certification 0
Golf Environment Organisation (GEO) sustainability associate Tony Hanson explains how Prince’s Golf Club in Kent achieved GEO certification following his audit – which shows the world the club is environmentally friendly
Huge rise in club golfers playing in Stableford competitions 0
Surprising new data has found that although UK golf clubs are still losing members, the remaining members are playing much more competitive rounds of golf, and especially Stableford competitions.
Sturgeon: Muirfield decision to ban women is indefensible 0
The first minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has said that Muirfield’s decision to continue refusing women on becoming members is “indefensible”.
What is unjust enrichment? 0
At the heart of HMRC’s VAT rebate to private members’ golf clubs on green fee income is the issue of ‘unjust enrichment’. Adrian Houstoun details what it is, why it has played such a prominent role in the case and what the bearing of it on the final amount clubs can claim will be.
Golf club ends concessions for elderly golfers 2
Stockwood Park Golf Club in Luton has ended its practice of offering concessions to elderly members – a move that has angered some but others do not approve of these policies in the first place.
There are almost as many UK golfers as tennis and badminton players combined 1
A report on golf’s value to the UK’s economy has found that despite recent falls in participation there are almost as many regular golfers in the UK than tennis and badminton players combined.
Golf club introduces free golf to members’ children 1
An innovative Essex golf club has introduced free golf to every child aged 10 or under who are the child or grandchild of any member of the club.
Golf successfully used again to tackle antisocial behaviour 0
Another community golf project, this time in Wales, has led to a massive decrease in antisocial behaviour among teenagers.
Golfer fails to sue club after hole-in-one prize not as good as hoped 2
A golfer has failed in his attempt to sue a golf club after the hole-in-one car he won was less than half the value the thought it was going to be.
Landmark ruling goes against injured golfer who sued his club 3
A golfer who sued his own golf club after suffering brain damage when being hit on the head by a stray ball has lost his case in a landmark ruling that could have huge ramifications for golf clubs.
‘Keep rotary blades sharp for most efficient cut’ advises greenkeeping expert 0
Michael Hampton, Turfcare parts manager at Lely Turfcare, has advised greenkeepers that sharp, well-maintained rotary blades are the key to the most efficient cut, and the most superior after-cut appearance possible.
Golf Management Group is now offering franchises 0
The UK’s leading provider of cost management solutions in golf clubs is offering franchise opportunities to individuals or companies nationwide for a limited period.
Top Chester golf club to close next month 1
The Oaks Mollington in Chester, which was host to the PGA EuroPro Tour in 2005 and 2006, is to close down at the end of May.
Royal Troon set to remain men-only by time of Open Championship 8
Royal Troon Golf Club is set to remain men-only by the time it hosts this year’s Open Championship, despite efforts by The R&A to make the game more attractive to women, according to reports.
UK’s most western golf club goes crowdfunding to raise money for much-needed clubhouse 3
The UK’s most westerly golf course, Barra Golf Club, on the west coast of the Isle of Barra, in the western isles of Scotland, has turned to the internet in an attempt to raise about £30,000 for a much-needed clubhouse.
Making green speeds faster actually slows a golf round down 7
A significant study on golf green speeds has found that making the surface faster actually increases the length of time for golfers to play a round on that course.
Scottish Golf loses its CEO Hamish Grey 3
Hamish Grey, who has led Scottish Golf in one form or another since 1998, is to leave the organisation, its new board has announced.
Mainstream media warns that golf is still elitist 4
Two of Britain’s biggest media outlets have both reported on golf’s participation problems in the last few days, as four clubs have now closed this month.
