Budget ‘adds to existential pressure’ on many golf clubs 0
The autumn budget has added to pressures that ‘could tip the scales for many golf clubs’ in the UK, an industry expert has claimed.
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Here’s three important developments from the last month in the UK golf industry 0
From some clubs struggling to survive to others investing in new clubhouses, the effects of a participation boost and inflation in the last few years has been felt very differently across the industry.
Profile: Kress RTKn mowers 0
The Kress RTKn robot mower addresses all essential factors for efficient and effective robotic mowing on your golf course.
Reesink catches up with post-pandemic supply issues 0
Reesink Turfcare, UK distributor of Toro fine turf machinery, has revealed that, following post-pandemic supply issues, more than 95% of its popular Toro models are now in stock and available for immediate delivery.
Royal Dornoch buys 50 acres of land 1
Royal Dornoch Golf Club has acquired 50 acres of adjacent rolling farmland for a six-figure sum and will use it to develop its Struie Course.
Embracing the opportunity to reset 1
This year Stellar Asset Management bought its fourth golf club, to ensure it avoided insolvency. Ben Blackburn explains why this company is investing in golf and what changes the venues are experiencing.
Guide for developing golf on small areas of land launched 1
The R&A has published a guide outlining the best ways to use restricted areas of land for golf course development.
With a padel 0
Padel courts have been built at several golf clubs in recent years. But what is padel and why is it proving to be irresistible to so many golf venues?
Royal Ascot installs 124 solar panels and plants 2,500 trees 0
Royal Ascot Golf Club in Berkshire has installed 124 silicon panels and planted 2,500 trees across its 18-hole course, which sits on 150 acres of wooded crown land in Windsor Great Park.
Community meeting held after course loses part of hole to coastal erosion 1
People living near the oldest nine-hole links course in England have attended a meeting to see what they can do to prevent the course being lost to the elements.
Essential business planning to thrive in 2025 0
Steve Bird, Foremost Golf Business Development Consultant and Education Lead, highlights some simple steps that will stack the odds in your favour as we approach 2025.
Golf clubs and land options 0
Golf clubs across the country are exploring alternative options that enable them to capitalise on high land values and take advantage of planning policies to benefit the future viability of their venues.
Meet the women’s golf advocate: Cara Gainer 0
The Club Company has entered into a partnership with professional golfer Cara Gainer. Here, Cara discusses how she’s using the partnership to promote the game to women and girls.
6% of English golf courses ‘at high risk of flooding’ 0
A new report has found that 117 golf clubs in England, about six percent of the total number, are at high risk of serious flooding.
“We aim to be one of the best in the region” 0
Next year Allerton Manor in Liverpool will reopen its main course. It is also developing a hotel and spa, an adventure golf course and a premium catering unit, and will build a new clubhouse.
“Real estate development takes precedence” 0
Joaquín Mora Bertrán, deputy general manager of Golf, Beach Club and F&B at INFINITUM in Spain, talks about hosting the DP World Tour Qualifying School Final Stage and running three different courses.
Extra security with CardsSafe 0
CardsSafe is a cost-effective technology designed to securely retain customer credit, debit and ID cards while customers run tabs or hire a product or service.
More major clubhouse projects set to go ahead 0
St Andrews Links Trust, Prestwick Golf Club and Kirkby Valley Golf Course have become the latest venues to announce major clubhouse projects in the last few days.
Hendon Golf Club victim of race attack 2
Hendon Golf Club, which is in an area of London that has a large Jewish population, has been the victim of shocking antisemitic vandalism.
Boyd keeps swinging 0
Lindsay Boyd has been an assistant golf club manager, a director of golf and is now the club professional at Donaghadee Golf Club. He talks about how he manages his workload and how TGI benefits his business.
Two Scottish clubs hold EGMs over their futures 0
Two historic and prestigious golf clubs in Scotland have agreed to significant financial changes in order to safeguard their futures.
Cirencester’s range revenue soars after installing Toptracer 0
Cirencester Golf Club’s annual revenue from its driving range is set to double to a six figure amount since installing Toptracer technology in early 2024.
Big wins in golf betting 0
Golf betting has its fair share of thrilling stories, especially with put-dropping wins.
What is your time worth? 0
Golf Finance stresses the importance of effective time management and delegation as key factors in fostering relationships and driving lasting success within golf clubs.
Simon Thompson appointed new CEO of BGL 0
BGL, which runs 10 golf venues in the UK, has appointed the managing director of Warner Hotels, Simon Thompson, as its new chief executive officer, replacing Colin Mayes.
‘The Club Company is looking for a new owner’ 0
The biggest golf club operator in the UK could be up for sale before the end of this year.
Controversial merger talks between LIV Golf and PGA Tour continue 0
Saudi Arabia’s Sovereign Public Investment Fund (PIF) has intensified discussions with the PGA Tour over a $1.5 billion deal with LIV Golf.
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