You do not need a credit licence to allow members to pay on an instalment plan 1
Articles regarding the regulation of golf membership finance are causing golf clubs unnecessary concern.
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Posts From Seamus Rotherick
How Clandeboye Golf Club romances the stone 0
Clandeboye Golf Club is home to several miles of dry stone walls, parts of which have collapsed. A group of members meet every Monday to restore this beautiful part of the landscape.
Reesink’s got you covered 0
When it comes to buying machinery, Reesink’s thought of everything.
Visiting San Diego’s golf tournament 0
There are many immigration choices available to golfers to compete professionally in any golf tournament in the USA.
‘Do not rest on your laurels’ 2
Participation had been falling for years prior to the pandemic, and it may do so again. Here, Sam Thompson takes us through research that details why there was a decline.
What makes a standout changing room? 0
As changing rooms are reopening in most of the UK this month, they are likely to play a role in what will differentiate one golf club from another during this participation boom.
Most famous golf players who gamble 0
People like to gamble on all kinds of sports, but there’s one that is almost entirely overlooked: golf.
Yorkshire golf club goes electric for its course machinery 0
Dore and Totley Golf Club is the first club in South Yorkshire to take delivery of Toro’s all-electric Greensmaster eTriFlex 3370 greens mower.
The holes that will decide the 2021 Open Championship 0
This summer’s Open Championship will be contested at the Royal St George’s Golf Club, which is situated right by the Kent village of Sandwich.
A look at some of the clubs that have been investing 0
From a club rebranding to a driving range that has increased the number of professionals it employs, the growth in participation has given many golf clubs the confidence to invest in themselves.
Why do different grass seeds produce different amounts of oxygen? 0
Jayne Leyland details why different grass seeds used on UK golf courses produce different amounts of oxygen, and the impact this can have on your carbon footprint.
How to use bonuses in sports betting 0
Golf is one of the most popular sports to bet on in online casinos, especially in the UK.
Meet the director of golf: Graham Chambers 1
The director of golf at Longhirst Hall Golf Club talks about the venue’s history from coal mine to EuroPro Tour host, the last, extraordinary, year and what the next few years might look like for the golf industry.
Irrigation maintenance checklist 0
Robert Jackson explores how an irrigation system can be maintained in a cost and time effective manner, ensuring it performs to an optimum level this spring and summer.
How pro shops can make the most of the spending surge 0
With shoppers returning to high streets and shopping centres, retailers are busy preparing to maximise the potential of physical stores and meet pent-up consumer demand.
Meet the pro who teaches golf to blind people 0
Anders Mankert has been teaching – for free – blind golfers now for a quarter of a century, and some have gone on to excel at the game.
Preparing for the return of F&B 0
Golf clubs should prepare for the return of their bars and restaurants by evaluating their staff costs in these departments, argues food and beverage consultant Steven Brown.
No, golf courses are not bad for the environment 1
There is a media narrative that golf courses are bad for the environment. However, research is finding that that not only is not true, but golf courses now play a pivotal role in how green a local area is.
Who will be the Masters champion? 0
The Masters tournament is back in its deserved spot to start as the first foremost championship of the golf season.
Johnson the bookmakers’ favourite as all eyes turn to Augusta for the Masters 0
There’s something special about The Masters.
Top golf themed slots 0
One armed bandits, fruit machines, pokies or puggy; they’ve been around for years but are certainly a little different today than their older cousins of the dark pub corner.
Meet the head of golf: Andrew Jowett 2
The new head of golf at Gleneagles talks about future plans at ‘The Glorious Playground’ and how the business has supported staff and customers during the pandemic.
Preparing for the surge 0
With golf participation expected to be very high for the coming season, some venues have taken the opportunity of recent lockdowns to fast track major course renovation projects.
Comment: Handicaps for non-members of golf clubs 8
Chris Gray, general manager at Cottingham Parks Golf & Leisure, argues that the plan to create handicaps for ’nomads’ risks repeating trends from the 1990s, which led to a decline in golf club memberships.
The Secret Secretary: Managing during the pandemic 0
An anonymous golf club manager talks about his perception of golf club management during the pandemic.
Grow your club’s membership by providing flexible payment options 2
With a surge in golf participation expected shortly, Fairway Credit operates a solution that enables members to apply directly for finance which does not require the club to obtain credit broking authorisation.
Skin cancer from the golf course: The facts 0
Golf and greenkeeping are healthy activities but overexposure to UV light can be a potential health hazard. Fortunately, it’s one that can be easily managed.
