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Inadequate shared toilet facilities gave rise to sex discrimination

Inadequate shared toilet facilities gave rise to sex discrimination 0

🕔10:14, 25.May 2023

In a case which could have an impact on golf clubs, an employment tribunal has considered the question of whether the provision of inadequate toilet facilities in the workplace could give rise to sex discrimination.

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Meet the golf club manager: Stuart Finlay

Meet the golf club manager: Stuart Finlay 0

🕔15:32, 18.May 2023

From Prestbury GC, Stuart talks about a major course redevelopment project, previously being an officer for Wales Golf, managing a prestigious club during a cost-of-living crisis and how the venue is marketed.

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Toptracer launches new tool for PGA professionals

Toptracer launches new tool for PGA professionals 1

🕔14:31, 18.May 2023

Golf range technology Toptracer has launched Toptracer Coach™, a new tool designed to help teaching professionals better connect with their students.

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Product profile: Range Servant UK

Product profile: Range Servant UK 0

🕔13:00, 18.May 2023

Using aluminum and high-grade steel, galvanised in Halmstad, Sweden, Range Servant’s products can withstand most weather conditions.

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Kenny Monaghan is Foremost Professional of the Year

Kenny Monaghan is Foremost Professional of the Year 1

🕔10:23, 18.May 2023

Kenny Monaghan from Stirling Golf Club has been named Foremost Professional of the Year for 2022 at its member awards.

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Morpeth Golf Club invests in John Deere machinery

Morpeth Golf Club invests in John Deere machinery 0

🕔09:10, 18.May 2023

Morpeth Golf Club has a new approach to running its 117-year-old business; utilising every asset to broaden its appeal and be much more than just a great course.  

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Why the official Masters app was hailed in tech circles

Why the official Masters app was hailed in tech circles 0

🕔18:04, 12.May 2023

While the legacy of the 2023 tournament will likely be centered on Jon Rahm’s Green Jacket, there was another big winner at this year’s event – the official Masters app.

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Keeping your greens alive over summer

Keeping your greens alive over summer 0

🕔13:43, 11.May 2023

How much water do you actually need to apply to turf to keep it healthy? Peter Robin, Origin Amenity Solutions’ (OAS) irrigation product manager, answers this pivotal question.

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How a studio golf club academy can support member retention

How a studio golf club academy can support member retention 1

🕔12:02, 11.May 2023

Many clubs are keen to retain the new members they have gained in the last three years. Here, Ian Melham, Head of Membership Services at Foremost Golf, explains that a studio academy can be highly beneficial.

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Harderwold Golf & Events upgrades its driving range with Inrange® Golf

Harderwold Golf & Events upgrades its driving range with Inrange® Golf 0

🕔11:49, 11.May 2023

Golfers in The Netherlands are set to enjoy the full Inrange® Golf experience, in a fraction of the space a typical driving range would need, as Harderwold Golf & Events has reopened its upgraded driving range.

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GMG partners with England Golf

GMG partners with England Golf 0

🕔09:55, 11.May 2023

Golf Management Group (GMG) has paired up with England Golf to ‘drive’ down waste and washroom prices for golf clubs via ‘Waste & Washroom’.

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The Melanoma Fund partners with the CMAE

The Melanoma Fund partners with the CMAE 0

🕔09:32, 11.May 2023

The UK’s only sun protection campaign for golf is partnering with the Club Management Association of Europe to encourage golf club managers to sign up to benefit their staff and members.

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Golf Ireland given £280,000 to develop talent

Golf Ireland given £280,000 to develop talent 0

🕔11:26, 9.May 2023

Sport Ireland is to provide the single governing body for golf in Ireland with more than £280,000 to run the 2023 Golf Ireland Professional Scheme, with seven golfers set to benefit from grants.

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Husqvarna’s robotic offering to revolutionise fairway cutting

Husqvarna’s robotic offering to revolutionise fairway cutting 2

🕔16:31, 4.May 2023

The full UK production of a new robotic mower, which enables more frequent mowing while reducing noise pollution and CO2 emissions, has begun.

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Reesink provides golfers with an electric five-star driving experience

Reesink provides golfers with an electric five-star driving experience 0

🕔13:42, 4.May 2023

STAR golf buggies are equipped to get players on and around the course with power and panache.

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Meet the PGA Advanced Professional: Ian Ridsdale

Meet the PGA Advanced Professional: Ian Ridsdale 0

🕔12:30, 4.May 2023

The director of golf at Wrag Barn Golf Club in Swindon, talks about keeping costs in the pro shop down in 2023, how he manages his time as a coach, supporting junior golf and his successful playing career.

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Are ‘light duties’ the easy way out?

Are ‘light duties’ the easy way out? 0

🕔10:22, 4.May 2023

If an employee suffers a health problem that affects their work then having a plan in place to deal with the issue is more beneficial that just putting them on ‘light duties’ and hoping the situation gets better.

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Ex American Golf duo set up new company

Ex American Golf duo set up new company 0

🕔09:56, 4.May 2023

Abi Owers and Gavin Beddow have departed American Golf (AG) to set up The Golf Group, a new company focused on the continued growth of the game.

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Coronation wedges available to purchase

Coronation wedges available to purchase 0

🕔09:53, 4.May 2023

Zebra Golf has teamed up with specialist club customisation company Golf Alchemy to produce a bespoke wedge that celebrates and commemorates the coronation of King Charles III.

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Will Europe’s Italian move backfire?

Will Europe’s Italian move backfire? 0

🕔14:09, 2.May 2023

Marco Simone Golf & Country Club will host the 2023 Ryder Cup as the renowned tournament comes to Italy for the first time.

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PGA Championship 2023: Will Justin Thomas claim another win?

PGA Championship 2023: Will Justin Thomas claim another win? 0

🕔13:27, 2.May 2023

Justin Thomas will be eager to get his name back among the world’s top golfers. It feels like a lifetime ago that he first exploded onto the scene, but the fact he hasn’t hit 30 yet will be a positive for him and his team.

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How grasses can help to reduce the carbon footprint of your golf club

How grasses can help to reduce the carbon footprint of your golf club 0

🕔15:08, 27.Apr 2023

Howard Wood, environmental consultant to Origin Amenity Solutions, discusses carbon sequestration in grasses.

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How to balance the cost of an irrigation system

How to balance the cost of an irrigation system 0

🕔13:32, 27.Apr 2023

Robert Jackson, division manager for Reesink Hydro-Scapes, solves the problem of how to balance the cost of an irrigation system.

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The value of a proactive professional to a golf club

The value of a proactive professional to a golf club 0

🕔10:57, 27.Apr 2023

Golf professionals are far more than coaches who also work in the shop – they can be the main reason why members renew every year, writes Steve Bird, Business Development Consultant at Foremost Golf.

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Machinery profile: the Kubota RTV 520

Machinery profile: the Kubota RTV 520 0

🕔10:22, 27.Apr 2023

The RTV 520 is particularly well suited to the golf market with an easy-access, heavy-duty cargo bed and lightweight overall footprint.

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Women in golf: Breaking barriers and making history

Women in golf: Breaking barriers and making history 0

🕔10:16, 27.Apr 2023

As the world embraces gender equality in different facets of society, many female golfers have proven that sports can be played and even conquered by women.

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Irrigation – A quick 9 things to know

Irrigation – A quick 9 things to know 0

🕔17:39, 21.Apr 2023

Golf Finance provides expert advice on what golf clubs can do to afford an improved irrigation system.

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