Media slammed for criticising golf consultants 6
The mainstream media has come under fire from a golf industry group after it mocked a council for employing consultants with golf expertise.
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The golf club that has five times as many visitors as there are local residents 3
Last year Brora Golf Club in the Highlands saw its membership grow across all categories and it now employs nearly two per cent of the local village’s population.
Meet the golf operations manager: Nigel Sweet 1
Nigel talks about how Leeds Golf Centre has a reputation for being inclusive, the facility’s major plans for growth and what it’s like being a golf club manager while competing to play on the European Senior Tour.
This man had already hit two holes-in-one by the seventh hole 0
An amateur golfer has defied odds of 67 million to one to hit two holes-in-one in the same round.
Work starts on redevelopment of HS2 golf course 1
A major redevelopment of a golf course that is set to have the HS2 rail line constructed through it has begun.
How liable is a golf club if there’s a data breach? 0
The National Golf Clubs Advisory Association (NGCAA) looks at what happened when an employer was found ‘vicariously liable’ – even though not at fault – for a data breach by a rogue employee.
Brian Evans: An obituary 0
The former secretary / manager of Lydd Golf Club in Kent, Brian Evans, has passed away aged 84.
Here’s the top three things I learnt about the golf industry in February 3
The Golf Business editor Alistair Dunsmuir discusses the two greatest things in the world – dogs and beer – and why they’ve both played a role in the industry in the last month.
Club applies to build 92 homes as part of survival bid 3
A Northumberland golf club that has financially struggled in recent years has applied to have nearly 100 new homes built on part of its current course to prevent it from closing down.
Closed-down golf course set to reopen 2
A Cheshire golf course that closed down when Mack Golf ceased trading last year is set to reopen next month.
Greater Manchester golf club is 4th to announce March / April closure 3
A golf club in Rochdale has become at least the fourth in the UK to say it will close down in late March or early April.
Meet the PGA professional: Alex Keighley 0
Alex is the head professional at Huddersfield Golf Club. She talks about managing the teaching and retail side of the golf facility’s business and introducing more women and children to the game.
Congratulations to ‘partner of the year’ – PGA pro Paul Vaughan 0
The director of golf at Ardglass Golf Club in Northern Ireland, Paul Vaughan, has been named as ‘Partner of the Year’ at the annual TGI Golf Awards.
Golf club profile: The Richmond 0
The Surrey venue has a magnificent and historic Grade I listed building for a clubhouse, which has meant providing modern facilities for members and visitors has been a considerable achievement.
Fairway Credit – changing how clubs collect their fees 0
Golf clubs have been turning to Fairway Credit in the past year to provide their members with new options about paying their annual subscriptions. Here, we find out what they are.
‘Our week at Le Golf National’ 0
During last year’s Ryder Cup, 180 of the world’s best greenkeepers worked on the Parisian golf course. Here, two of them – both British staff at The Belfry – detail their experiences of a week that will never be forgotten.
How golf is helping people living with dementia and Parkinson’s disease 10
Golf in Society has been running days out for the last four years. Not only is this having a remarkably positive effect on the people needing care – it’s led to similar results for the bottom lines of the golf clubs involved.
Golf club appoints wheelchair golfer as captain for first time 7
A Derbyshire golf club has become the first in England and probably the world to appoint a wheelchair golfer as its club captain.
Free beer for golfers works in war v slow play 2
A golf resort in Portugal has discovered that offering free beer to golfers is an effective way to get them to complete their rounds more quickly.
Stephen Nicholson named as new business manager of Haydock Park Golf Club 3
The former manager of Oxford Golf Club, Stephen Nicholson, has been named as the new business manager of Haydock Park Golf Club in Merseyside.
Golf clubs call on dog owners to be more responsible 1
At least two golf clubs have asked dog owners to be more responsible when it comes to walking their dogs – as they’ve experienced problems such as fouling, trespassing and even wildlife being attacked.
The Rules of Golf: Do water hazards have to contain water? 2
In her latest article on the new Rules of Golf, Shona McRae, Assistant Director – Rules, The R&A, looks at more essentials every golfer should know.
Golf club manager finds ball thief is a crow 0
The manager of a golf club in Dorset who carried out a personal investigation into why balls on the course kept disappearing has found the culprit is a crow.
Here’s some of the highlights from the PGA Merchandise Show 0
This year’s PGA Merchandise Show in Florida saw thousands of golf industry professionals gather to discover the latest trends in golf equipment and technology. Sarah Forrest reports.
131-year-old Surrey golf club to close down 15
An historic golf club in Surrey has said it will cease trading in March – the second major UK golf club to close since the start of the year. It also means at least three clubs will close on the same day in March.
Ben Ludwell named as new manager of The Buckinghamshire 0
The former assistant general manager at the Queenwood Golf Club in Surrey, Ben Ludwell, has been named as the new general manager of The Buckinghamshire Golf Club.
Gleneagles launches new branding to celebrate centenary 0
Gleneagles is marking the 100th anniversary of both its King’s and Queen’s golf courses by unveiling a new celebratory logo that will be used throughout the year.
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