Where are the hosepipe bans and how do they affect golf irrigation? 1
So far four water companies in England and Wales have announced they have brought in or will bring in a hosepipe ban, and a further three say they may introduce one.
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Green Party peer calls for ‘fewer golf courses’ 6
Green Party life peer Baroness Bennett has called for a reduction in the number of golf courses in the UK, despite being presented with evidence that many clubs are benefiting the environment.
Golf club could be converted into retirement village 6
A golf club in Surrey has submitted a planning application to be redeveloped into a retirement community featuring 200 homes and a care home.
‘We wanted to innovate’ 1
The professional women’s game, driven by a desire to move in creative directions such as team formats and on-course DJs, is experiencing growth, states LET CEO Alexandra Armas.
Scottish club receives £40k grant to improve disability access 1
A Scottish golf club has received a grant of £40,000 from its local council to carry out works to ensure improved access for people with disabilities.
Food and beverage: Outsource or in-house? 6
Many golf clubs outsource their food and beverage operation to an external contractor but, according to industry expert Steven Brown, these are often poor deals for the club that can be significantly improved.
Sir Nick Faldo to design new course in Kent 2
The most successful European golfer of all time, Sir Nick Faldo, is to design a new par-three golf course and putting green in Kent.
Golf club teams up with university to launch participation research 0
Carnoustie Golf Links has linked up with Abertay University to launch a ‘golf research hub’ that will focus on increasing participation in under-represented groups.
Rounds of golf are up 73% compared with 2019 0
New data has found that the number of rounds of golf played in the UK this year is up significantly on 2019’s levels – suggesting that the pandemic surge is having a long lasting effect on participation.
“The post-Covid recovery may have papered over the cracks” 4
The sharp rise in members at golf clubs in the UK over the last two and a half years have not solved ‘deep-seated problems’ in the industry, according to an article in The Times newspaper.
“I would recommend a career in golf to any woman” 2
The longest serving female golf club secretary / manager in Wales is delighted to have seen a sea-change in attitudes to women during her time in the job.
