The Club Company acquires its 17th golf club 1
The UK’s largest golf club operator, The Club Company, has acquired Greetham Valley in Rutland, which features three golf courses, making the venue its 17th golf club.
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Here’s three UK golf industry trends from the last month 0
From golf clubs offering help to vulnerable people in their communities to venues building padel courts, May has been a month of trends and developments in the UK golf industry.
Clubs have been investing in short-game areas 2
Some clubs have been either upgrading, or creating new, short-game areas in moves that can help members spend more time at them, and even provide facilities to golfers that aren’t available on the main courses.
Husqvarna robotic solutions continue to revolutionise turf care at UK golf courses 0
Husqvarna, the leader in autonomous robotic mowing, is seeing high demand this year among golf courses. Husqvarna launched its large area solution CEORA™ in 2022, capable of covering areas up to 75,000m².
John Deere to open its doors for service leavers to visualise a new career 0
John Deere has announced a unique open day for those planning to leave the military in search of a new career.
Pangbourne College snaps up new Toro Workman UTX 4×4 utility vehicle 1
Pangbourne College is one of the first customers to snap up the latest powerhouse from Toro to tackle all terrains: the new Toro Workman UTX 4×4 utility vehicle.
“We have enjoyed outstanding reliability with this tractor” 0
What began as one Kubota tractor at one football complex in Eastleigh is blossoming into a prolific partnership between dealers Rod Gaskin Ltd and Hampshire FA (HFA).
Glen Moray named as official whisky of the Senior Open 0
Glen Moray single malt Scotch whisky has been unveiled as the new official whisky of the Senior Open presented by Rolex.
The evolution of golf: from ancient origins to modern times 0
Golf, a sport known for its elegance and precision, has a rich history that dates back centuries.
World’s first female-only disabled golf event to take place 1
A charity that operates several UK golf clubs has announced the world’s first female-only disabled golf event will take place in Hertfordshire this summer.
Basingstoke Golf Club to reopen after £15 million redevelopment 4
Basingstoke Golf Club has outlined plans for a phased opening period at its new location, as the Hampshire venue tees off on its journey to a full reopening following a £15 million redevelopment project.
Man who lost his business during Covid lands dream greenkeeping job 0
A man who worked in finance until the pandemic has launched a new dream career as a greenkeeper after a large corporation gifted apprenticeship funding to a local golf club.
‘We provide free lessons to 30,000 beginners every year’ 2
Antoine Nizan from UGolf Bluegreen talks about working for one of the biggest golf club operators on the planet and how the biggest academy in the world, featuring 200 pros, is introducing the game to people.
“I’m six foot four and some of these bunkers are above my head” 10
London’s newest golf course, The Inspiration Club, has invested more than £700,000 in more than 65 bunkers and over 600 square metres of bunker face.
Northenden Golf Club invests in AIR-EZE FAIRWAY Shoe Cleaner 0
Nestled amidst the verdant landscapes of Northenden Golf Club, a new era of fairway excellence has begun with the introduction of the AIR-EZE FAIRWAY Shoe Cleaner.
Ladybank invests in Ventrac equipment 0
Ladybank Golf Club, situated in wooded heathland in Fife, is the latest Scottish golf club to purchase Ventrac equipment to assist in the maintenance of its challenging heathland championship course.
Another golf club to install padel courts 1
An Essex golf club has become the latest to say it will install padel courts at its venue.
London Golf Club plans for major expansion 1
London Golf Club is planning on a major expansion that will include a new hotel and spa, to make it a ‘health and wellbeing-focused leisure destination’ in Kent.
“If we didn’t have the American golfers, we probably wouldn’t be here” 6
A senior director at one of Scotland’s top golf clubs has said that Americans account for more than half of business at top-end golf courses and hotels in Scotland during the summer season.
Golfing glasses the pros use to their advantage 0
Some pro golfers, such as Cameron Smith, can be seen wearing designer sunglasses because of an eye condition, in his case, pterygium.
Meet the new club ambassadors 0
In the last few months a number of golf clubs have looked to the women’s professional game to appoint ambassadors to practice at the club, and promote themselves, golf and their venues to female golfers.
How many members are shopping at your club? 1
Charlie Hartley from Foremost Golf discusses the percentage of club members that are spending their time and money at their golf club’s pro shop and outlines how to prevent members looking elsewhere.
Toptracer install at Gloucester Golf Club brings business back from the brink 0
A 350 percent increase in balls hit at Gloucester Golf Club’s driving range in 2023 results in a dramatic change of fortune for the venue.
Aquatrols registers six wetting agents 0
Aquatrols has fully registered six of its premium wetting agents, Revolution, Aqueduct, Dispatch Sprayable, Fifty90, Primer Select and Firmway, under the latest EU Fertilising Product Regulations (FPR) 1009/2019.
“The Toro Grandstand means more efficient mowing” 0
The GrandStand is a stand-on mower, meaning it’s smaller and more compact, allowing greater access to smaller areas than a ride-on.
Club introduces dementia-friendly golf lessons 5
Bromley Golf Centre in London is teaching dementia-friendly golf sessions to support local people living with dementia, and their carers.
Golf course may close to accommodate housing 3
A golf course in Leicestershire may be closed down amid plans to build hundreds of new homes in the area.
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