‘Why is angling allowed but golf forbidden?’ 0
The golf industry is continuing to pressurise the government to end the enforced closure of clubs in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as soon as possible.
Call for improved signage as man has surgery on his testicle after being hit by a golf ball 1
A man who was struck by a ball as he walked along a golf course in Cheshire last month has had surgery on his testicle – and called for golf clubs to improve signage that highlights risks.
How to achieve irrigation budgeting 0
Your irrigation system is one of the most important tools but also can be your biggest headache if it is not up to scratch.
Legal advice from the NGCAA: Employment contracts 0
The Good Work Plan saw a number of employment law changes come into effect in 2020, of which many may have been missed by golf club employers due to Covid-19.
Charity terminates lease of club less than a year after acquiring it 0
A charity that took over the running of a Surrey golf club just last summer has terminated its lease and said the club has been ‘burdened by a commercially unrealistic rent’.
Vandals rip up fairways at Scottish golf club 1
Vandals have driven on to a Scottish golf course on quad bikes, causing significant damage worth several thousands of pounds, and to an English course as well.
Meet the golf club managing director: Ben Laing 8
Running Branston Golf & Country Club in Staffordshire, Ben details an extraordinary year in his life, which began with him and four others buying a golf club – just weeks before the March 2020 lockdown.
Most golf clubs are not offering financial incentives to members 5
A new survey of UK golf clubs has found less than a quarter are offering either a price reduction or deferral option for members financially struggling amid the pandemic but who might want to renew their annual subscription.
Non-members of English golf clubs ‘will be offered a handicap this year’ 26
The chief executive of England Golf has suggested that, for the first time ever, this year golfers who are not members of golf clubs will be offered a handicap.
‘We’ve been inundated with enquiries’ 2
A golf group that runs seven resorts in England and Scotland has said it has been ‘inundated with enquiries’, particularly for the second quarter of 2021, despite – or perhaps because of – the pandemic.
‘Why can you go for a walk but not play golf?’ 10
Golf club managers whose venues have closed due to coronavirus restrictions are continuing to state how disappointed and frustrated they are by the decision.
Golf club profile: Prince’s Golf Club 4
The Kent venue has been widely regarded as one of the best links courses in the world for years – and maintaining this reputation has required upgrades, including a recent clubhouse revamp.
Another club is hit by fly-tipping 0
An Isle of Wight golf club has become the latest venue to report that it has been the victim of fly-tipping.
‘The pandemic has created an opportunity for golf’ 0
A Hampshire golf club that has seen a sharp rise in new members in the last year due to the pandemic has said Covid-19 is providing an opportunity for venues after years of decline.
Golf club may ban walkers following antisocial behaviour 0
A golf club in Lancashire that has allowed walkers to use its course for exercise during the lockdown has said it may stop this after the venue was vandalised.
Golfer sets up Scottish mental health Scramble for 2021 0
A former PGA Advanced Professional is asking Scottish golf clubs to support a mental health charity by hosting a Scramble for their members in 2021.
‘Subscriptions are coming in nicely’ 0
The manager of a golf club in lockdown has suggested he is optimistic for 2021 despite recent events – which, crucially, have not deterred his club’s members from renewing their annual subscriptions.
The R&A joins the PGA in cutting ties with Trump branded golf clubs 17
The R&A, golf’s governing body outside of the USA and Mexico, has said it will not stage a championship at Trump Turnberry for the ‘foreseeable future’, following a similar move by the PGA of America.
Club finds evidence of ‘medieval settlement’ underneath its course 0
A golf club in Gloucestershire has found evidence of a medieval settlement underneath the venue, as a result of applying for planning permission to make alterations to two of its greens.
“The challenge now is to maintain last year’s progress” 0
The new managing secretary of The Blairgowrie Golf Club – the current GB&I Walker Cup captain – has said he is optimistic for 2021, even though it threatens to be overshadowed by Covid-19.
Membership of Irish golf clubs has increased by more than 10% 0
Membership of golf clubs in Ireland rose by more than 10 per cent in 2020, making up for nearly a decade of losses, according to the CEO of Golf Ireland.
‘Open golf clubs’ petition passes 100,000 signatures 9
A petition to reopen golf courses during the current lockdown in England has passed 100,000 signatures – the threshold for the UK government to consider any petition on its website for debate in parliament.
Golf course that was set to close down is saved 1
A Nottinghamshire golf course that had been earmarked for closure has been saved amid the surge in demand to play golf.
‘Why can you play golf in Scotland but not in England?’ 12
Managers and owners of English golf clubs have expressed their disappointment that they have to close their venues for a third time in less than a year due to new Covid-19 restrictions.
‘No limitations’ on greenkeeping during UK lockdowns 0
There will be ‘no limitations’ placed on maintenance activities able to be undertaken by the greenkeeping teams at golf facilities during the current lockdowns.
Golf courses can remain open in Scotland – but must close in England 12
“Extremely disappointed.” Industry bodies react as golf clubs told to close again in England, but they can remain open in Scotland, leading to the Scottish Golf website crashing.
Here’s three golf industry developments from December that could help shape 2021 0
The final month of 2020 saw the two dominant stories of the year meet head-to-head: Many clubs reported the gains they have made from the surge in demand just as Covid lockdowns resulted in more restrictions on who can play.
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