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Posts From Alistair Dunsmuir
Meet the PGA pro and qualified referee: Charles Dernie 1
He was the first British PGA member to referee a major championship in the USA, has been the head professional at Blairgowrie Golf Club for 20 years. He explains how a club make the game more appealing
The Secret Secretary: We make juniors feel unwelcome 3
An anonymous member of the golf industry explains that adult golf club members who advise juniors on how to behave and what to wear can turn those children off the game
Meet the course manager: Simon Bell-Tye 1
Simon is the course manager of Skylark Golf & Country Club in Hampshire. He talks about the major bunker refurbishment his team carried out, plus his attitude to tree management
Sponsored feature: cloud-based software golf clubs 0
As the pace of software innovation is changing more rapidly than ever, the need to guide and support golf club customers through all the changes is reinforced.
Meet the PGA pro: Nike Golf brand ambassador Matt Antell 0
Matt is a PGA Performance Coach who works with England Golf and Surrey Golf, and delivers the Hugh Marr Performance Systems for the Surrey Golf Lab, which he launched, at Reigate Hill GC
Club profile: Wellingborough Golf Club 0
The Northamptonshire club discovered that old statues it acquired were made for the tomb of Cardinal Wolsey – and has since sold them for millions
Legal matters: Fracking on the golf course 9
This guidance from the National Golf Clubs’ Advisory Association looks at the financial and legal ramifications of allowing a fracking company to mine for energy on land the golf club owns.
App for golf club members to launch 13
The same company that launched the HowDidiDo app for golfers, which has already had over 100,000 downloads, is launching an app for members of golf clubs, which should dramatically reduce managers’ admin time
Scottish Golf calls on members to support changes 1
Scottish Golf CEO Blane Dodds is urging members to support changes to the governing body’s financial structure that he believes will create significant investment to the grassroots game in Scotland
How to get more children playing golf at your facility 2
Clubs are working hard to attract more juniors. Steve Jackson, who works with organisations that boost junior participation, details what is particularly successful at getting youngsters on the course
In their own words: Richard Dixon 0
The chief executive of the Golf Union of Wales writes about the work that went on behind the scenes to help grown the game at the Seniors Open Championship
Meet the golf club owner: Penny Streeter OBE 5
The Golf Business talks to her about her career and her plans for Mannings Heath Golf Club and Wine Estate
Club profile: Pannal Golf Club 0
Names like Dr Alister MacKenzie and Nick Faldo are written in the club’s history and, thanks to a clubhouse investment programme, its future looks just as exciting, details Andy Waple
Achieving good governance at your golf club 5
Earlier this year ICSA: The Governance Institute published guidance on board effectiveness for sports boards in order to improve governance in the sector. Why is good governance vital in golf clubs – and how do you achieve it?
Why Waterton Park Golf Club has a reputation for environmental friendliness 0
A look at the measures the Yorkshire club has brought in to be green.
Greenkeeper profile: The 2018 Ryder Cup course manager 0
The course manager of Le Golf National, Alejandro Reyes, talks about how preparations for the 2018 Ryder Cup are going.
Legal matters: Improving cashflow performance 3
This guidance from the NGCAA looks at the issue that many golf clubs have failed because of poor cashflow management rather than lack of profits. What can managers do to improve this vital aspect of their work?
How students could help your golf club 0
Could business students come up with free solutions to the issues facing your golf club? Two clubs have approached their local university for support – and the recommendations are now with their committees
Meet the manager: Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club’s Luke Edgcumbe 0
Luke tells The Golf Business about major improvements at the club, how it is celebrating its 125th anniversary and transferring hotel management skills to a private members’ golf club
In their own words: Scottish Golf CEO Blane Dodds 3
The chief executive for Scottish Golf writes exclusively for The Golf Business about the consultation exercise his organisation has been running with golf clubs
The secret secretary: Where does charity begin? 3
Sometimes golf club managers like to discuss controversial issues with their peers under the cloak of anonymity. Here, a ‘secret secretary’ explains that ‘charity’ can be used as an excuse to make golfers feel good about themselves – and why this can be costly for a golf club
This is how you get more women playing golf 2
Most golf clubs want to attract more women to the game but may not know how. Here, Kerry Cooper, an amateur golfer, details the extraordinary success she had when she decided to tackle the issue
Boost your golf club’s reputation with coffee 2
As research reveals the power of coffee to make an unforgettable impression, Heike Wiesner, Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE) Professional, reveals why golf clubs should change their view on the coffee they offer
Meet the F&B manager: Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club’s Lee Third 0
Lee Third is the food and beverage manager of Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club. He talks about the benefits of the club’s wine committee, trying new dishes and how to increase revenues in a golf club’s bar and restaurant
Sponsored feature: The revenue benefits of alfresco dining 0
Alfresco dining is not just a revenue generator – it’s also a good way of marketing the golf club. We look at one company that provides everything a club needs to allow its customers to eat outside
Meet the course manager: Derek Mason, Highgate Golf Club 0
Derek talks about the benefits of this longevity and the work put in to its 54 bunkers to ensure they have uniformity in sand depth.
