Meet the head of agronomy in Europe at The R&A: Paul Woodham 0
The new head of agronomy in Europe at The R&A talks to George Stead about the importance of sustainability in golf course maintenance and how it’s possible to achieve this.
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“Golf is what keeps us going!” 8
Twice a week this summer a fourball met to play at their local club in Cumbria. And, given that the youngest of the quartet was 86, and two are in their 90s, they are evidence that the sport can help people live longer lives.
Why contracts are most likely to land you in hot water (and a tribunal) 0
From a failure to issue a contract to not knowing legal changes that they must stipulate, there are many mistakes golf clubs can and do make in this area. Golf HR’s Carolyne Wahlen details key measures to follow.
Why it pays to receive expert financial advice 6
A member with a little knowledge about their lawn shouldn’t advise the course manager – and one with a little finance knowledge shouldn’t advise the club on major purchases, writes Golf Finance’s Malcolm Pennycott.
Kilspindie Golf Club acquires Reelmaster 3550-D thanks to Reesink ReeOwn 0
Kilspindie Golf Club has its hands on a new used Reelmaster 3550-D as part of Reesink’s ReeOwn scheme that refurbishes and rehomes preloved Toro equipment.
Mastering patience: Lessons from the golf course and the poker table 0
Let’s unravel the woven threads of these diverse yet interconnected realms, gleaning pearls of wisdom from their depths.
Golf for beginners: A step-by-step guide to getting started in the game 0
Learn from your mistakes, golf guidebooks and those around you until you up your gaming skills.
Plan ahead for your retail business and reap the rewards in 2024 0
Ian Melham, Head of Membership Services, Foremost Golf, offers advice on planning ahead for 2024.
SALTEX takes place on 1-2 November in Birmingham 0
SALTEX is Europe’s largest and leading sports turf, amenities and landscaping trade exhibition, and will be held at Birmingham NEC on 1-2 November 2023.
Saltex preview: Kubota 0
Visitors to SALTEX 2023 will be the first to see the latest in the electric offering from Kubota UK, as stand C070 provides the European launch platform for the next addition to the eco-friendly line-up.
Saltex preview: Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) 0
Leading the way in the amenity and grounds management market, the OAS team will be available on stands G060 and G057, offering turf management solutions for all grounds managers and greenkeepers alike.
Saltex preview: Reesink UK 0
With a power source for the future, the Groundsmaster e3200 is Toro’s first all-electric outfront rotary mower – and it debuts at SALTEX 2023 on the Reesink UK stand.
Do we need to invest in a modern driving range? 5
Should your golf club risk alienating existing, older, members, by converting the driving range into an entertainment centre that would probably attract younger people? Or could there be a middle way?
A monthly membership payment option for golf clubs 3
An in-depth look at GolfClubSubs.
Meet the head professional: James Erskine 5
The head professional Dumfries & County Golf Club, James Erskine, talks about swing studios, introducing the game to thousands of children and how TGI Golf has helped his business for several years.
Origin Amenity Solutions expands its research team 0
Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) has announced the expansion of the Origin Turf Science and Technology Centre team and the promotion of one of its key people.
Ormskirk and Farleigh win student awards 0
The winner of the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award has been named as Michael Russell, assistant greenkeeper at Ormskirk Golf Club in West Lancashire.
Royal Ascot’s professional experience 0
At this year’s club championships at Royal Ascot Golf Club, 120 golfers enjoyed live scoring, PA announcements across the course and branding hubs on selected tees.
Profile: Wenvoe Castle’s volunteers 0
Wenvoe Castle in Wales relied on its volunteers during the pandemic – and they were so successful that a group of volunteers now plays a key role in improving the James Braid course and the listed clubhouse.
The US Majors: Exploring the golf championships 0
An introduction to the three of the four men’s golf ‘majors’ that are played in the USA.
US golf course to be revived 3
A US golf course that closed down at the start of the pandemic is to be revived – and the venue will, for the first time, realise the architectural ambitions that were put together for it in the 1930s.
CardsSafe continues to support golf courses 0
CardsSafe remains one of the most affordable ways to help golf courses protect their rentals in the pro shop and up-sell on-site by offering a secure and trusted way to operate customers’ clubhouse tabs.
£200k of equipment for Phoenix Sports and Leisure Club 0
Phoenix Sports and Leisure Club has secured a huge £200,000 worth of new Toro equipment in the club’s first ever lease deal with local dealer Cheshire Turf Machinery.
Ryder Cup: How golf’s top team event has become big business 0
The 2023 Ryder Cup delivered yet another thrilling spectacle for fans, with Team Europe comfortably defeating Team USA at the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome.
Looking at the potential winners of the 2024 golf majors 0
Who are the early favourites that can be cautiously primed for major success in 2024?
Teeing Off Excellence: The Prestigious ACCIONA Open de España 0
The ACCIONA Open de España, first played in 1912, is one of the most prestigious competitions on the European Tour and offers one of the biggest purses available to European players.
All-electric mowers used at the Open 0
“When you find a pedestrian greensmower that provides this level of precision and quality, powered by a battery, you don’t look anywhere else,” says Royal Liverpool’s James Bledge.
