Former LET player Fame Tate buys Stanedge Golf Club 2
The former Ladies European Tour golfer Fame Tate has acquired Stanedge Golf Club in Derbyshire and opened it to the public.
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Hazlemere Golf Club converts from private members’ to proprietary club 1
A private members’ golf club in Buckinghamshire has been sold off of a guide price of £1.75 million and converted back to being a proprietary club, which it was in the 1980s and 1990s.
Meet the overseas director of operations: Chris White 2
Chris is the director of operations at Ayla Oasis, the host venue for the Jordan Mixed Open. He talks about this and his career to date.
3 Hammers owner Ian Bonser wins lifetime service award 1
Ian Bonser, who has helped countless people to follow their golfing dreams, has been honoured with England Golf’s Lifetime Service Award.
In their own words: Jim Croxton 0
The CEO of Europe’s biggest greenkeeping association, BIGGA, explains that the entire structure of a golf club relies upon a well-maintained course that is enjoyable and attractive to play.
Device launched that allows long-range wireless control of most irrigation valves 0
A device that can control irrigation valves from more than 10 miles away has been launched for UK golf clubs.
How to solve the problem of shade on the golf course 0
Shade results in weak turf but for many golf courses the option of removing the trees causing it is not viable. Fortunately, there is a solution.
Here’s our top three golf industry trends of March 2019 0
From a motion tabled in parliament supporting measures to promote the health benefits of golf to society to another golf club’s purchase by a UK leisure operator, March was an encouraging month for the industry.
Two Merseyside golf clubs are looking for new operators 0
Wirral Council has announced that it is seeking operators to take on two of its municipal golf courses on a long lease.
Craig Tracey MP to write for The Golf Business 0
The co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Golf (APPG) Group, and Member of Parliament for North Warwickshire & Bedworth, Craig Tracey MP, is to provide regular editorial contributions to The Golf Business.
Inquest finds greenkeeper’s death was an accident 1
A 35-year-old greenkeeper died after a poplar tree he was cutting fell on his head and fractured his skull, an inquest has heard.
Campaign to raise awareness of health benefits of golf to take place 3
A major week-long R&A backed campaign to raise awareness of the health benefits of playing golf will begin the day after the Masters ends next month.
Discover Coxmoor Golf Club’s spectacular new clubhouse 3
The Nottinghamshire venue opened the facility on New Year’s Eve, featuring a large balcony overlooking a picturesque golf course.
Meet the PGA pro: Ryan Rastall 0
The head PGA professional at Howley Hall GC in Yorkshire has won the coveted ‘Pro Shop of the Year’ category at the recent TGI Golf Awards. Here, Ryan explains why his shop has been such a success.
What can we do if we receive our membership subs late? 2
The National Golf Clubs Advisory Association (NGCAA) details what a golf club can do about the late payment of membership fees.
Appointments: Steve Dougan is the new manager of Kings Norton Golf Club 0
The PGA fellow professional, director of golf and experienced club manager, Steve Dougan, is to oversee the day to day operations at Kings Norton Golf Club in Birmingham.
Struggling golf club has its future saved 1
At least two golf clubs concerned about their futures have been putting together rescue plans in the last few days – and at least one of these has resulted in the club being saved.
Golf club to auction off everything it had 1
A timed online auction sale of greenkeeping machinery, tractors, mowers and equipment, clubhouse and hotel contents, containers and vehicles is to take place.
Golf club announces partnership with larger hole event organiser 3
A company that aims to boost participation in golf by modernising the game via the introduction of a format involving larger hole cups, has announced a permanent residency at Thames Ditton & Esher Golf Course.
In their own words: Robert Maxfield 0
The CEO of The PGA talks exclusively to The Golf Business about the changing roles of PGA professionals.
How to get more children playing golf 2
A number of golfing organisations and clubs are working together to introduce golf to more children. Here, we look at three initiatives that have all been working.
Here are the first UK golf clubs to sign up to The R&A’s Women and Girl’s Charter 0
A number of UK golf clubs have signed up to The R&A’s Women and Girl’s Charter – something that has interested the secretary of state for sport.
Georgia Hall to promote golf to women, girls and families 0
Women’s British Open champion Georgia Hall has been named as an ambassador for The R&A – and she aims to inspire more women, girls and families into playing golf.
Was your golf club’s captain inauguration like this? 0
Burhill Golf Club in Surrey’s incoming club captains for 2019 opted for a Lion King-themed event for their inaugurations – in front of over 200 attending members.
Dundonald Links sold to UK leisure operator for more than £4 million 0
One of the UK’s greatest golf courses has been sold for £4.5 million to a leisure operator that is investing in the golf industry.
Tributes for golf club owner who has died aged 59 1
A number of people have paid tribute to Alan Strange, the co-owner and professional at The Brow Golf Club in Shropshire, who has sadly died suddenly, aged 59.
Meet the manager: Adam Walsh 0
The general manager of Farleigh GC in Surrey talks about how he has become the youngest of just 51 club managers in Europe to achieve ‘Certified Club Manager’ status.
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