Several locals express opposition to development of golf course 1
Plans to downsize a golf course from 18 holes to nine so that a £45 million project, including an adventure park and holiday homes, can go ahead, have met some local opposition.
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Northern Ireland golf club announces multi-million-pound facelift 0
Lough Erne Resort in Enniskillen has announced a multi-million-pound interior design upgrade programme.
Scottish club receives funding to purchase cleaner course machinery 0
Scotland’s highest golf course is to receive tens of thousands of pounds to invest in cleaner course machinery from renewable energy projects.
First Covid closure could reopen 1
The first golf club to ‘permanently’ close because of the Covid pandemic could reopen as a new golfing venue.
User review: Ratho Park GC on the Reelmaster 3100-D 0
Ratho Park Golf Club in Edinburgh has been using Toro’s Reelmaster 3100-D cylinder mower featuring its Sidewinder technology. Here’s what the head greenkeeper makes of it.
Legal advice for general meetings (unincorporated associations) 0
This advice is from the National Golf Clubs’ Advisory Association (NGCAA).
Clubs are investing in balconies and patios 0
Driven by increased demand to eat and drink outside, golf clubs have been investing in their balconies and patios in recent months, producing stunning results.
First Golf Lottery winner grouped with van de Velde and Robbie Fowler 0
The first main prize winner of the newly launched Golf Lottery has hailed his decision to sign up to the initiative after enjoying a once-in-a-lifetime celebrity pro-am experience.
Storks photographed at Sussex golf club 1
Storks have been seen on a golf course in southern England, probably preparing to cross the Channel.
“It was a privilege to work with Tom” 1
The Club at Castiglion del Bosco, Tuscany, Italy, has expressed its sadness at the news of the passing of distinguished golf course designer Tom Weiskopf.
The rise of Matt Fitzpatrick: What’s next for the US Open winner? 0
It’s fair to say the US Open win has been the highlight for the young Englishman so far, but how did he get here?
World Handicap System has created a more level playing field 27
New World Handicap System data shows it has effectively made club competitions fairer, particularly by reducing an unfair advantage Category 1 players used to have.
Several golf courses have reported fires in recent days 3
Several golf clubs have reported fires on their venues since the start of this month as numerous courses have introduced smoking bans.
Golf club invests Covid grant in short-game facility 0
A Cumbrian golf club has invested the business grant it received due to Covid in its future by building a short-game facility.
Meet the head golf professional: Phil Waugh 0
From Brampton Golf Club in Cumbria, Phil talks about how he manages all the work that needs doing, teaching the game to juniors and his impressive playing career.
The reconfiguration of Whittington Heath Golf Club 0
Earlier this year Whittington Heath, which was reconfigured and extended due to HS2, opened following a huge course redevelopment project under main contractor John Greasley Ltd.
“It’s been a big, positive progression” 0
Ladies European Tour CEO Alex Armas feels Aramco Team Series events are having a hugely positive overall impact on the circuit.
Rounds of golf sees only a slight fall on 2021’s levels 0
The first quarterly year-on-year golf participation research which isn’t distorted by course lockdowns shows a slight drop – but significant growth compared with long-term data.
Drawings and details of The R&A’s Glasgow golf concept are released 5
The R&A has revealed the name of its new ‘golf concept’ that will open in Glasgow next summer, along with artistic drawings and other details.
The butterfly that’s thriving thanks to a golf club 5
A rare species of butterfly is being studied on a wildlife conservation course, which should lead to it thriving. And it’s all thanks to Cirencester Golf Club.
“I’ve never experienced conditions as punishing as this summer” 1
The course manager of a golf club in Kent has said in his 40 years of greenkeeping he has never experienced conditions like what he has this summer.
“Do they know how much water it takes to make cement?” 19
Environmental campaigners have been mocked online for filling golf holes at courses in France with cement to make a point about irrigation – even though water is required to make cement.
Campaigns launched to prevent two more former golf courses becoming housing estates 0
Residents and some local councillors near two golf clubs that closed down in recent years are campaigning to ensure the green spaces are not converted into housing.
Meet the golf manager: Max Stockwell 1
The golf manager at Bowood Park Hotel & Golf Club in Cornwall details what managing the club has been like since the pandemic started and being an England Golf ‘Club of the Year’ finalist.
Patrick Reed: A raft of big-name golfers will compete on the Asian Tour 2
Former Masters champion Patrick Reed has said the balance of power in world golf will continue to sway as some golfing ‘superstars’ will compete on the Asian Tour.
Laura Davies, Anna Nordqvist and Caroline Martens named as Solheim Cup vice-captains 0
European Solheim Cup captain Suzann Pettersen has named Dame Laura Davies, Anna Nordqvist and Caroline Martens as her three vice-captains for the 2023 Solheim Cup.
Historic golf club is crowdfunding due to rising energy costs 2
A 19th century Scottish golf club has set up a crowdfunder as rising costs have meant that its income no longer supports its expenditure.
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