Coronavirus outbreak – what is happening to golf in England 1
The coronavirus pandemic has caused a virtual shutdown in many countries across the world, and one of the main casualties of the virus has been sports.
The coronavirus pandemic has caused a virtual shutdown in many countries across the world, and one of the main casualties of the virus has been sports.
The CEO of The PGA talks exclusively to The Golf Business about the #WeLoveGolf hashtag, which is getting more women to play the game.
A number of golf clubs have opened short-game facilities in recent months. We look at some of these facilities to find out why this is a growing trend.
Following Storm Callum, and the likelihood of new storms to come, many clubs are concerned about damage to their netting. Pro-Fit Net Installations can help, writes Mark Cowling.
November was a paradox for the industry: several golf clubs closed while major companies invested in other venues for the first time. The Golf Business editor Alistair Dunsmuir offers his analysis.
The Golf Business looks back at one week this August, when two golf courses opened and it was announced that another two will be opening.
The course manager at Eaton GC in Norfolk provides general course maintenance tips, including how the thatch removal programme his team has implemented has led to increased consistency in the club’s greens.
The chief executive of Wales Golf asks: “What did the Ryder Cup do for Wales?” And then answers: “Quite a lot, as it happens!”
The club’s ladies put together an event featuring a fashion show, stalls of homemade items and a raffle – and it was a complete success, reports the club’s general manager, Geoff Johnson MBE.
Andy, at Adare Manor in Ireland, the venue for the Irish Open in 2007 and 2008, talks about the major changes that have taken place at the venue.
The CEO of Europe’s biggest greenkeeping association, BIGGA, explains that golfers, and especially members of golf club committees, will see benefits if they appreciate greenkeepers more.
The world-famous Scottish club has three courses, two clubhouses and one vision to see that it never falls behind – ensuring continued investment in its facilities.
Clare talks about how her role is helping golfers transition from talented amateurs into professionals – and why young people, especially girls, should give golf a try.
Langland Bay GC’s director of golf details the secrets behind successful golf club membership retention.
Alan Oliver, the club secretary at Silloth on Solway Golf Club in Cumbria, believes a golf club manager should adopt five ‘things to consider’ when it comes to retaining members.
The Head of Academy at Topgolf UK, who is an AA PGA Advanced Professional, explains how the Topgolf model is being used this month to attract more women to the game.
Registration has opened for the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association’s (BIGGA) largest-ever BTME and Continue to Learn event, which will take place in January 2019.
Writing exclusively for The Golf Business, the CEO of England Golf details the importance of making golf a safe and welcoming place, where everyone can have a positive experience.
This year the Toby Sunderland Award was given to Sarah, who is raising money for a golf administrator who has contracted an incredibly rare disease.
This guidance from the National Golf Clubs’ Advisory Association (NGCAA) looks at what golf clubs should consider if they feel they need to discipline a member.
Ridgeway’s latest golf installations following its expansion into a new state-of-the-art factory include Wentworth, Cathkin Braes, Cowglen, Coxmoor, La Moye and Richmond Golf Club.
A new funding product introduced by Orchard Funding has attracted interest from a lot of golf clubs already, states the company.
In line with its mission to help golf clubs make a better impression on-course and online, Eagle has added website design to its portfolio of services to help golf clubs make a better impression to prospective members and visitors.
The club was founded by Conservative MP Sir Henry Mallaby-Deeley in 1891 and future prime minister, Arthur Balfour, was its first president. It was opened as a public course in 1925 by the then prime minister, Ramsay Macdonald.
Huntercombe Golf Club has replaced its irrigation system with Toro because, according to course manager Grant Stewart, “it’s the best on the market” for covering compact tees and vast greens.
This guidance from the National Golf Clubs’ Advisory Association (NGCAA) discusses some of the legal issues for a golf club to consider before and during a recruitment process.
The chief executive of the World Golf Foundation (WGF) explains how the #InviteHER hashtag is helping to encourage more women to play golf throughout the world.