‘Father of modern golf’ John Jacobs, dies, aged 91 0
Golfing legend John Jacobs OBE, described as the father of modern day golf, has died at the age of 91.
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Golf club buys local hotel for £20m 0
A 36-hole golf club in Northamptonshire has merged with a local hotel it had previously had disputes with in order to make both businesses stronger.
There has been a huge rise in the number of members of English golf clubs 4
English golf clubs saw an unexpected boom in their collective number of members in 2016, according to new figures from Sport England.
Here’s the top three things I learnt while editing the magazine in December 0
From music on the golf course to a potentially even more controversial solution to golf’s membership decline – women, 2016 ended in style.
The top 40 trends of 2016 1
The year 2016 was like no other in the golf club industry. The vote to continue the ban on women from becoming members at Muirfield became an embarrassment, while Adidas’ and Nike’s decision to pull out of the game caused concern.
135,000 people tried golf in just 6 months 2
More than 135,000 people tried golf in England between April and September 2016, according to new figures.
29% of non-golfing women want to play golf 0
A major global survey has found that nearly one in three women who don’t play golf are interested in taking up the game.
Here’s the top three things I learnt while editing Golf Club Management in November 0
From an upturn in golf club sales to some huge plans for venues in the coming years, GCM editor Alistair Dunsmuir looks back on November
Nigel Mansell course one of several sold in recent weeks 0
The golf club created by former Formula 1 world champion Nigel Mansell has been sold for a reported figure of £11 million.
Several private members’ golf clubs have now received overpaid VAT refunds 0
Approximately 25 per cent of the golf clubs that had claimed for VAT rebates on green fees via KPMG have now received the money back from HMRC.
Here’s the top three things I learnt while editing the magazine in October 0
From how the weak pound is proving to be of worth to golf clubs to why a small blue butterfly spells a PR victory for the golf industry, October was a fascinating month for the UK golf industry, writes Alistair Dunsmuir.
At least four UK golf clubs close down 0
At least four golf clubs have announced they are closing or have closed in the space of a few days as many venues are continuing to struggle in the current economic climate.
Private members’ golf clubs are receiving VAT windfalls 0
Private members’ golf clubs in Scotland have been receiving huge windfalls from the treasury in recent days following a legal dispute that has been going on for decades.
This PGA pro has saved the life of a golfer who literally died on his course 2
The assistant PGA professional at Nuneaton Golf Club in Warwickshire has helped bring back to life a club member who collapsed and died on the course.
Here’s the top three things I learnt while editing Golf Club Management in September 0
From TripAdvisor reviews to new evidence of the health benefits of the game, September was a month the industry can benefit from for years to come
Golf is so good for you that doctors should prescribe it says public health agency 1
The health benefits of playing golf are so considerable that doctors should effectively start prescribing it, says a government organisation.
G-Mac: Golf needs to be a quicker and more fun game to play 1
Former US Open champion Graeme McDowell has said golf needs to be quicker, sexier and less elitist as new data shows participation is still falling.
Business leaders criticise Liam Fox over golf comments 0
A number of business leaders have criticised UK trade secretary Liam Fox for saying the country’s prosperity is at risk because people prefer to play golf than do deals.
Accounting ‘should be a higher priority’ in Scottish golf clubs 0
Proper accounting guidance and practice is essential for golf clubs in Scotland to thrive – but could be lacking in many of them, according to a study by a University of Strathclyde student.
Here’s the top 3 things I learnt while editing Golf Club Management in August 0
From fraud scams to clubs showing creativity can lead to financial success, August was far more than simply Justin Rose winning a gold medal at the Olympics, as Golf Club Management editor Alistair Dunsmuir details
Golf clubs are using mystery shoppers to boost standards 1
Golf Development Wales has been sending ‘mystery shoppers’ to golf clubs all over the country in a bid to raise standards at the venues.
Nike’s decision to partially leave golf came on same day Adidas reported huge recovery 0
The decision by Nike Golf, one of the biggest sponsors of the game in the world, to partially exit the industry, came on the same day that Adidas reported a recovery in its golf business.
Here’s the top three things I learnt while editing Golf Club Management in July 0
From the biggest fraud in golf club management history to the astonishing work that some top pros are doing to get more kids playing golf, July was not a quiet month in the industry, reports GCM editor Alistair Dunsmuir
Golf is a superb way to help stroke victims recover 0
The Stroke Association is increasingly finding that playing golf, which provides a number of key social, mental and physical benefits, is an excellent way for survivors to boost their recovery.
Unions report ‘surge’ in female participation in golf 1
Both England Golf and the Golf Union of Wales have issued a statement saying their countries are now witnessing a surge in female participation of the game.
The Beef praised for working with juniors at the Open 0
Andrew ‘The Beef’ Johnston has been praised for playing Tri-Golf with local children during the Open Championship.
Rose, Willett, Hull and Matthew to represent Team GB at the Olympics 0
Justin Rose, Danny Willett, Catriona Matthew and Charley Hull will represent Team GB for golf at the Olympics in Brazil next month.
