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The prestigious legacy and global excitement of the Open Championship

The prestigious legacy and global excitement of the Open Championship 0

🕔09:03, 8.Feb 2024

We’re still a little more than five months away from the 2024 Open Championship, but it’s never too early for the hype to start building when talking about the oldest golf tournament in the entire world.

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What are the health benefits of playing golf?

What are the health benefits of playing golf? 3

🕔11:37, 1.Feb 2024

There have been numerous studies going back several years that show that playing golf regularly can help people live up to five years longer. Here, summarising some of these studies, is Dr Kiran Kanwar PhD.

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Golf course on the market: Eastbourne Downs Golf Course

Golf course on the market: Eastbourne Downs Golf Course 0

🕔10:37, 1.Feb 2024

Eastbourne Borough Council is keen to explore interest and propositions from dedicated operators who can take this golf club to the next level.

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Golf Holidays Direct and American Golf form partnership

Golf Holidays Direct and American Golf form partnership 0

🕔10:15, 1.Feb 2024

Golf Holidays Direct has announced a new partnership with American Golf that will offer its customers and members access to incredible golfing deals, holiday prizes and incentives throughout 2024.

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How Tru-Turf’s innovative solutions are saving golf clubs

How Tru-Turf’s innovative solutions are saving golf clubs 0

🕔10:02, 1.Feb 2024

In the dynamic world of golf course maintenance, the challenge of staff shortages has brought a renewed focus on practical and helpful solutions.

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Celebrities ‘interested’ in purchasing iconic venue

Celebrities ‘interested’ in purchasing iconic venue 0

🕔11:55, 26.Jan 2024

An MMA fighter and a former presidential candidate for the Republic of Ireland are both reportedly interested in purchasing the Slieve Russell golf resort in Northern Ireland.

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The UK golf clubs that are planning for Net Zero

The UK golf clubs that are planning for Net Zero 1

🕔11:00, 25.Jan 2024

At least three golf clubs in the UK have announced plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions, particularly thanks to the installation of solar panels, which are also saving them thousands of pounds per year.

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Club profile: Oxford Golf Club

Club profile: Oxford Golf Club 0

🕔10:41, 25.Jan 2024

Last year was special for Oxford Golf Club, which launched the Colt Invitational to celebrate 100 years since Harry Colt redesigned its course, and a book about its history was placed in the Bodleian Library.

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The business of betting on golf

The business of betting on golf 0

🕔19:12, 24.Jan 2024

The amount of money currently being bet on golf is surging.

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Golf’s synergy with the tech world

Golf’s synergy with the tech world 0

🕔11:07, 23.Jan 2024

Golf video games, simulations, gadgets, less time-consuming game formats and online communities have all made it easier for players of all ages to get into the sport.

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Meet the manager: Philip Henderson

Meet the manager: Philip Henderson 3

🕔12:19, 18.Jan 2024

The Scottish general manager at Al Zorah Golf Club in the UAE, Philip Henderson, details his experiences managing clubs around the world and why his current club is such a special venue.

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How golf helped this child through autism

How golf helped this child through autism 1

🕔10:35, 18.Jan 2024

The son of a member at Lahinch Golf Club was diagnosed with autism at a young age. The father took his son to the club and, to his surprise, this helped him learn how to socialise, writes Daragh Small.

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‘How we’ve uplifted the presentation of the estate’

‘How we’ve uplifted the presentation of the estate’ 0

🕔10:00, 18.Jan 2024

Peter Pattenden, golf courses and estates manager at Carden Park, looks at how the versatility of turf maintenance equipment he first purchased in 2017 has helped him overcome winter challenges.

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Which bookmakers offer the best golf betting odds?

Which bookmakers offer the best golf betting odds? 0

🕔12:05, 17.Jan 2024

Different bookies offer different odds on golf tournaments – but is any one better than the others?

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Small business ideas to start at university

Small business ideas to start at university 0

🕔11:31, 17.Jan 2024

A lot of students come up with the most creative ways to get a steady income.

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Golf strategy: How to make smart decisions on the course for lower scores

Golf strategy: How to make smart decisions on the course for lower scores 0

🕔11:27, 15.Jan 2024

Golf, well known as a game of precision and patience, can simultaneously be a source of immense joy and utter, devastating frustration.

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The history of golf attire in the UK

The history of golf attire in the UK 0

🕔12:48, 11.Jan 2024

From Mary, Queen of Scots to the present day, a dress code, for reasons ranging from performance to decorum, has been used and can make sense, writes Kiran Kanwar, but, ideally, a balance should be struck.

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BTME preview

BTME preview 0

🕔11:11, 11.Jan 2024

A number of companies and products will be exhibiting at BTME this month, from January 23 to 25, at Harrogate Convention Centre. Here we look at some of the main exhibitions.

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CardsSafe helps golf clubs securely retain customers’ bank and ID cards

CardsSafe helps golf clubs securely retain customers’ bank and ID cards 2

🕔10:41, 11.Jan 2024

“With CardsSafe, we can safely store customers’ cards whilst they enjoy their round of golf.”

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The business plan at Bidston Golf Club

The business plan at Bidston Golf Club 7

🕔12:11, 4.Jan 2024

Following 25 years of a decline in membership numbers, Bidston Golf Club in The Wirral formulated a business plan in 2022 featuring changes to the way the club is run. The results already speak for themselves.

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Right on Q

Right on Q 0

🕔11:42, 4.Jan 2024

Rhys Thompson, The QHotels Collection’s golf ambassador, has secured the Tartan Pro Tour Order of Merit and, with it, a coveted Challenge Tour card.

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What are the nine protected characteristics?

What are the nine protected characteristics? 0

🕔10:26, 4.Jan 2024

Carolyne Wahlen from Golf HR asks: Are your employees protected from instant dismissal? Read on to find out…

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Meet the president of Toptracer: Ben Sharpe

Meet the president of Toptracer: Ben Sharpe 4

🕔12:59, 2.Jan 2024

Ben Sharpe talks to The Golf Business about evolving market dynamics and how Toptracer has maintained its position as golf’s most trusted range technology.

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Royal treatment

Royal treatment 0

🕔08:33, 30.Dec 2023

From working with a local brewery to a collaboration with a leading golf club in the USA, some royal golf clubs in the UK are finding they are better off together.

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A look at the course machinery at Toot Hill Golf Club

A look at the course machinery at Toot Hill Golf Club 0

🕔11:39, 29.Dec 2023

“I’ve always said Toro cuts a lot better than other brands, and for longer – which is important when you think about the total cost of ownership in our current economic climate.”

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OAS doubled sales of TinyLineMarker robots in 2023

OAS doubled sales of TinyLineMarker robots in 2023 0

🕔11:55, 28.Dec 2023

Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) has announced that the increasing popularity of GPS line marking robots has seen the company double sales of its TinyLineMarker robots in the last year.

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A Gem of a partnership

A Gem of a partnership 0

🕔10:43, 21.Dec 2023

Old Course Hotel, St Andrews announced a partnership with LPGA and LET golfer Gemma Dryburgh in the summer of 2023. Just a few days later she played a significant role in Europe retaining the Solheim Cup.

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