TGI Golf Business Conference returns triumphantly 0
Following a lockdown-induced lay off in 2021, the TGI Golf Business Conference returned to Trump Turnberry to give partners the perfect boost ahead of the new season.
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What is employment law surrounding references? 0
The start of a new year can be a popular time for employees to change jobs and so we look at the law surrounding the provision of references.
Can Rahm and Hovland provide European golf boost? 0
Out of the last 23 majors, only five have been won by European players, notably Jon Rahm, who was the only European to emerge with credit from the Ryder Cup, winning the US Open in 2021.
How to improve golfers’ feedback of your venue 1
A neuroscientist has written a paper that states that there are seven pillars of golf venue design that underpin the psychological experience of the user.
Club ferries golfers from the airport in battery-powered vehicle 0
A Scottish golf club is chauffeuring guests both to and from the local airport and from its clubhouse to its lodges in a fully electric van.
Meet the PGA professional: Craig Haugh 0
The head professional at Fereneze Golf Club in Glasgow, Craig Haugh, talks about catering for an increase of 150 members, stock control amid supply issues and growing the junior section.
Here’s three of the most significant developments from January for the golf industry 0
From pandemic year two golf participation data showing even better results than year one, to this publication getting a new publisher, we look at important developments in the golf industry in January 2022.
“A tremendous privilege” 0
Anders Mankert’s ‘Golf Scholarship’ programme has now been running for more than two decades. Here he talks about some of its notable successes and his plans for it in 2022.
Misconduct: Messaging groups and social media 0
The National Golf Clubs Advisory Association (NGCAA) provides legal advice on what policies clubs should have on employees’ social media activities.
Meet the golf director: Keith Pickard 0
The golf, leisure and spa director of The QHotels Collection, which manages seven golf resorts in England and Scotland, details how the venues have adapted to the pandemic.
Five great golf business ideas for 2022 0
If you love golf and dream of becoming an entrepreneur, then you should consider combining the two things. There are many different types of golf businesses to start in 2022. In this article you can be inspired by five great golf business ideas.
The most anticipated golf tournaments in 2022 that you don’t want to miss 0
With a thrilling calendar of competitive competition ahead, we can’t help but fixate on this year’s most anticipated tournaments.
Reflections on a strong year; What’s in store for 2022? 0
Roger Brown, chief commercial officer at Fairway Credit, looks at what the last 12 months have meant for the golf industry, and what the next 12 should bring us.
The revolution in women’s participation 1
Rates of golf participation by women have soared since the pandemic started, and this is leading to new levels of female engagement.
Meet the PGA professional: David Delaney 0
David, who is also the general manager of Halifax Bradley Hall Golf Club, talks about balancing out the dual roles and the surge in members in the last two years.
Here’s three important developments in the golf industry from December 2021 0
Two trends in particular dominated the final month of the year: More data showing that participation remains strong and more clubs opting to build housing on land they own.
“We’re looking forward to a bumper year ahead” 2
Brora Golf Club in the Highlands feared permanent closure when the pandemic struck two years ago – but the club enters 2022 on a sound financial footing.
In their own words: Andy Gilford 0
The secretary of England and Wales Blind Golf (EWBG) asks golf clubs to consider what they are doing for visually impaired men and women.
Should European golf be concerned about Le Golf National legacy? 0
Europe will travel in 2023 to Rome at the Marco Simeone Club in an attempt to regain the Ryder Cup after suffering a record-breaking 19-9 defeat at Whistling Straits in 2021.
Legal advice from the NGCAA: Misconduct dismissal 0
When dealing with employees, there are five potentially fair reasons for dismissal, which are set out within the Employment Rights Act 1996.
Meet the golf club manager: Maureen Harman 3
The club manager of Hurtmore GC in Surrey talks about how the club has changed during the pandemic, her background of working in PR and increasing the women’s section at the club.
Toro selected as partner of new R&A facility 0
The R&A has named The Toro Company as a founding partner and official golf course maintenance partner for its planned community golf facility at Lethamhill in Glasgow.
Hitachi Capital set to help even more clubs drive membership in 2022 0
Hitachi has a revolutionary finance product for clubs that want to attract new members and retain existing ones.
Review of the British Open Speedgolf Championships 0
Competitors played two 18-hole rounds in two days, and some players completed both rounds in under 40 minutes, shooting close to par both times.
Healthy carpets, healthy world, healthy you 0
As soon as a guest enters your clubhouse, the interior design makes a major contribution to the ambience.
‘Golf clubs should let members play more virtual games’ 6
The CEO of The R&A has said golf clubs should stop imposing rules on customers if they want to grow the game.
Here’s three golf developments that got the golf industry talking in November 0
From ending gendered tees to bringing in a new app to help golfers who’ve fallen ill on the course, November was another month of change for the golf industry.
