‘We’ve been inundated with enquiries’ 7
A golf group that runs seven resorts in England and Scotland has said it has been ‘inundated with enquiries’, particularly for the second quarter of 2021, despite – or perhaps because of – the pandemic.
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‘Why can you go for a walk but not play golf?’ 10
Golf club managers whose venues have closed due to coronavirus restrictions are continuing to state how disappointed and frustrated they are by the decision.
Another club is hit by fly-tipping 0
An Isle of Wight golf club has become the latest venue to report that it has been the victim of fly-tipping.
‘The pandemic has created an opportunity for golf’ 0
A Hampshire golf club that has seen a sharp rise in new members in the last year due to the pandemic has said Covid-19 is providing an opportunity for venues after years of decline.
Golf club may ban walkers following antisocial behaviour 0
A golf club in Lancashire that has allowed walkers to use its course for exercise during the lockdown has said it may stop this after the venue was vandalised.
Golfer sets up Scottish mental health Scramble for 2021 0
A former PGA Advanced Professional is asking Scottish golf clubs to support a mental health charity by hosting a Scramble for their members in 2021.
‘Subscriptions are coming in nicely’ 0
The manager of a golf club in lockdown has suggested he is optimistic for 2021 despite recent events – which, crucially, have not deterred his club’s members from renewing their annual subscriptions.
The R&A joins the PGA in cutting ties with Trump branded golf clubs 17
The R&A, golf’s governing body outside of the USA and Mexico, has said it will not stage a championship at Trump Turnberry for the ‘foreseeable future’, following a similar move by the PGA of America.
Club finds evidence of ‘medieval settlement’ underneath its course 0
A golf club in Gloucestershire has found evidence of a medieval settlement underneath the venue, as a result of applying for planning permission to make alterations to two of its greens.
“The challenge now is to maintain last year’s progress” 0
The new managing secretary of The Blairgowrie Golf Club – the current GB&I Walker Cup captain – has said he is optimistic for 2021, even though it threatens to be overshadowed by Covid-19.
Membership of Irish golf clubs has increased by more than 10% 0
Membership of golf clubs in Ireland rose by more than 10 per cent in 2020, making up for nearly a decade of losses, according to the CEO of Golf Ireland.
‘Open golf clubs’ petition passes 100,000 signatures 9
A petition to reopen golf courses during the current lockdown in England has passed 100,000 signatures – the threshold for the UK government to consider any petition on its website for debate in parliament.
Golf course that was set to close down is saved 1
A Nottinghamshire golf course that had been earmarked for closure has been saved amid the surge in demand to play golf.
‘Why can you play golf in Scotland but not in England?’ 15
Managers and owners of English golf clubs have expressed their disappointment that they have to close their venues for a third time in less than a year due to new Covid-19 restrictions.
‘No limitations’ on greenkeeping during UK lockdowns 0
There will be ‘no limitations’ placed on maintenance activities able to be undertaken by the greenkeeping teams at golf facilities during the current lockdowns.
Golf courses can remain open in Scotland – but must close in England 12
“Extremely disappointed.” Industry bodies react as golf clubs told to close again in England, but they can remain open in Scotland, leading to the Scottish Golf website crashing.
Here’s three golf industry developments from December that could help shape 2021 0
The final month of 2020 saw the two dominant stories of the year meet head-to-head: Many clubs reported the gains they have made from the surge in demand just as Covid lockdowns resulted in more restrictions on who can play.
Police arrive at golf club as it is asked to close due to Covid-19 3
A golf club that has holes in Tier 3 in England, where golf is allowed, and in Wales, where amateur golf is currently forbidden, has been asked to close.
More golf clubs report growth for 2020 2
At least two more Scottish golf clubs have reported remarkable growth for 2020, driven by the pandemic.
Two golf courses to open hotels 0
Two UK golf resorts have both announced they will open a new hotel.
‘Premeditated’ vandalism could cost club £25,000 to repair 4
A golf club in Greater Manchester has found cement has been poured into its holes and greens have been dug up, costing potentially £25,000-worth of damage.
Golf club owner sues builders for £8m over fire 1
The owner of a Sussex golf club is taking legal action over building contractors after a major fire devastated the venue in 2018.
Golf courses to remain open in England but must close in Wales and Northern Ireland 4
Golf courses in Tier 4 in England can remain open but venues in Wales and Northern Ireland must close, according to new coronavirus restrictions.
98% of golfers say the game improves their mental health 9
A new survey has found that almost all golfers believe the game improves their mental health.
Members to take legal action to stop their golf club closing 2
Members of an Irish golf club have said they are taking legal proceedings against the club to stop it from closing at the end of the month, as they believe the notice period they were given has been too short.
Two more golf clubs announce major investment projects 4
Another two golf clubs have announced that they will invest heavily in themselves, as more data about the 2020 participation boom is released.
Golf club finds 35 tonnes of waste dumped on its venue 0
The owners of a Kent golf club have had to pay nearly £6,000 to remove 35 tonnes of waste that had been fly-tipped by its entrance.
