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Here’s three golf industry trends that became evident in March 0
With golf courses reopening in England to unprecedented demand, we look at the top three trends in the golf industry in March.
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One armed bandits, fruit machines, pokies or puggy; they’ve been around for years but are certainly a little different today than their older cousins of the dark pub corner.
‘A fifth of our membership played today’ 3
The manager of a golf club in Kent said about 100 members played on March 29, as it reopened following nearly three months of closure.
Golf club employee tested positive for Covid just before course reopened 0
A member of staff at a golf club in Oxford tested positive for Covid-19 just 24 hours before the course reopened following the coronavirus lockdown.
Golf club is vandalised just before it was due to reopen 7
A golf club in Norwich has been unable to reopen because thugs vandalised five of its greens, making them unplayable, just hours before golf was due to resume there.
‘Arsonists gathered at golf club during lockdown’ 1
Police in Scotland have said teenage arsonists have been starting fires in the grounds of a golf club.
This Derbyshire club has a tournament starting at 12.01am on March 29 4
A golf club in Derbyshire has said the demand for its venue is so strong that it will open as soon as it is allowed to on March 29 – at one minute past midnight.
Meet the head of golf: Andrew Jowett 2
The new head of golf at Gleneagles talks about future plans at ‘The Glorious Playground’ and how the business has supported staff and customers during the pandemic.
‘Lockdown boredom’ sees Kent club vandalised again 2
Greenkeepers at a Kent golf club that has seen a spate of vandalism activity in recent months have found buggies abandoned on the course again.
Scottish club takes on part-ownership of itself amid participation surge 0
A Scottish golf club which has seen a surge in rounds played in the last year has taken ownership over the running of it from a Community Trust.
Preparing for the surge 0
With golf participation expected to be very high for the coming season, some venues have taken the opportunity of recent lockdowns to fast track major course renovation projects.
‘We’re almost fully booked for the first two weeks’ 0
A number of English golf clubs have detailed how excited they are about the return of golf next week, following an absence that’s lasted nearly three months.
Work begins on new quarter of a million pound driving range 2
Work has begun on a quarter of a million pounds golf driving range at a municipal golf club, which should capitalise on the current demand to play the game.
North London golf club ‘will not reopen’ despite likely surge 6
A municipal golf club in North London has been told it will not reopen on March 29 due to losses over recent years – even though there is currently huge demand to play the game.
Comment: Handicaps for non-members of golf clubs 8
Chris Gray, general manager at Cottingham Parks Golf & Leisure, argues that the plan to create handicaps for ’nomads’ risks repeating trends from the 1990s, which led to a decline in golf club memberships.
The Secret Secretary: Managing during the pandemic 0
An anonymous golf club manager talks about his perception of golf club management during the pandemic.
Grow your club’s membership by providing flexible payment options 2
With a surge in golf participation expected shortly, Fairway Credit operates a solution that enables members to apply directly for finance which does not require the club to obtain credit broking authorisation.
Irish golf club set to admit women for the first time 6
One of the last golf clubs in the British Isles in which only men can be members is set to change its policy.
European golf course designers very optimistic for the future 1
A survey of golf course architects has found significant optimism for the next few years, with some even saying they’re concerned about how they will cope with a large increase in workload.
This picture suggests all UK golf courses are going to be very busy, very soon 4
A golf club in Wales has posted a picture of its car park – just a few hours after the Welsh government announced golf can resume – and it was already packed.
The CEO of Wales Golf, Richard Dixon, to stand down 1
The chief executive of Wales Golf, Richard Dixon, is to stand down this summer.
Campaign launched to save Colt golf course 2
A campaign has been launched to save a Derbyshire golf course that closed last year but remains in a playable state.
Club moves its tees inland due to collapse of surrounding sand dunes 1
A golf club in Great Yarmouth is moving its tees further inland after sand dunes supporting the course collapsed due to coastal erosion.
Club faces ‘uncertain future’ as council rejects plan to build houses 1
Plans to build 249 houses on part of a northern English golf course, in order to secure its future, have been rejected by its local council.
When can golf resume across the UK? 0
We now know when four-ball golf can resume across almost all of the UK.
Skin cancer from the golf course: The facts 0
Golf and greenkeeping are healthy activities but overexposure to UV light can be a potential health hazard. Fortunately, it’s one that can be easily managed.
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