Here’s three top trends from the UK golf industry in June 0
From adventure courses opening all over the country to new calls for men’s and women’s professional events to be staged together, June was much more than just the launch of LIV Golf.
Defibrillator for golf clubs campaigns are proving to be a success 1
Two recent campaigns, one in Scotland and one in Wales, to get defibrillators in golf clubs are proving to be successful.
Toptracer launches new insights-driven game mode 0
Industry leading range technology provider, Toptracer, has launched a brand-new game mode: Toptracer30.
Seven hole course opens in Wales 0
A seven hole golf course aimed at beginners and juniors has opened at Mold Golf Club in Flintshire.
‘We have the responsibility of young golfer’s futures in our hands’ 0
We sit down with the minds behind Trinifold, who are fully invested in supporting the stars of tomorrow.
Castle Stuart Golf Links is latest resort to be acquired 1
One of the world’s greatest golf venues, Castle Stuart Golf Links, has been acquired by a Canadian developer that plans to build a second course at the venue.
The Guardian is criticised for saying golf is for elites 2
The Guardian newspaper has received a backlash for stating that golf has no social conscience and is “elite”.
The 2021 Open delivered £113m of benefits to Kent 0
The 149th Open at Royal St George’s in 2021 delivered £113.4 million in economic benefit to Kent according to independent research commissioned by The R&A.
Suffolk golf club is third to be sold to leisure operator in three weeks 0
Ufford Park Hotel Golf & Spa in Woodbridge, Suffolk has become at least the third British golf venue to be sold to a leisure operator in just the last three weeks.
Meet the PGA professional: Stephen Hamill 0
Hamill, from Lisburn Golf Club in Northern Ireland, discusses managing the shop and coaching, getting more children to play the game and being named ‘TGI Golf Partner of the Year’.
Lancashire venue opens new driving range and adventure course 1
Duxbury Park Golf Course in Derbyshire has opened a brand new driving range and adventure golf course as part of a £450,000 investment.
New campaign launched to introduce children to golf 1
A new campaign has been launched to introduce golf to primary schools across the UK, and celebrate and support those who are already bringing the game to children.
Legal guidance for golf clubs: General meetings 0
This is the first part of a guidance note covering information on the conduct of general meetings for incorporated golf clubs.
Rick Shiels walks 150 miles for Prostate Cancer UK 0
Golf YouTuber Rick Shiels has completed a pilgrimage across Scotland ahead of the historic 150th Open Championship, raising more than £115,000 for Prostate Cancer UK.
London golf club that closed down in 2021 reopens 2
American Golf’s first municipal golf site, Barnehurst Golf Club, in Bexleyheath, London, has officially opened.
Aramco Team Series makes donation to get more women and girls playing golf 1
The LET’s Aramco Team Series has donated a raft of training aids to a Midlands golf coach who has helped bring more than 150 women and girls into the game in the last two years.
‘Sell the lifestyle, not the health, benefits of golf’ says neuroscientist 1
A neuroscientist has said that golf’s governing bodies should promote the experience of playing golf ahead of the health benefits if they want more people to improve their health by playing the game.
Two Wirral golf courses are saved (for now) 1
The two golf courses in Wirral that closed down in April may have had their futures secured after their council said they could be part of a community asset transfer scheme.
Call for women’s golf to be played alongside men’s 22
Leading English golfer Bronte Law has said that golf should emulate tennis and stage men’s and women’s tournaments at the same courses and at roughly the same time.
On the Radyr 0
European Tour star Bradley Dredge has been named an ambassador for the annual Junior Open at Radyr Golf Club.
STAR EV achieves nationwide dealer coverage in its first year 0
STAR EV, a leading global electric utility vehicles manufacturer, has achieved nationwide dealer coverage in its first year in the UK.
“When should I start looking to secure prices for my renewal of gas and electricity contracts?” 0
During the past few months of crazy price increases the GMG Energy Club has helped many clubs with their energy projections.
Local ‘buys historic golf club’ to prevent it being developed 1
An unnamed local resident has bought a golf club in Kent in order to prevent it being converted into housing.
Royal Liverpool submits bid to save local golf club 0
Open Championship host Royal Liverpool has submitted a bid to take over one of two municipal golf clubs that closed in April due to their council’s budgeting crisis.
Linn Grant becomes first ever female winner on the DP World Tour 2
Sweden’s Linn Grant stormed to a sensational nine-shot victory with a final round of 64 at the Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed to become the first ever female winner on the DP World Tour.
Golf club opens sports rehab and injury clinic 1
A golf club in Cumbria has launched an on-site rehabilitation and injury clinic.
Meet the CEO: Gary Favell 1
The CEO of American Golf talks about the brand’s acquisition of golf clubs in the last two years, its plans for the next 12 months and why its bricks and mortar stores are bucking national trends.
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