Meet the PGA pro: Stuart Disney 0
The Mendip GC’s pro talks about the programmes he’s introduced to benefit non-traditional golfing profiles such as disability groups, and how his pro shop won a ‘Most Improved Business of the Year’ award.
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In their own words: Craig Tracey MP 1
The co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Golf Group, and MP for North Warwickshire & Bedworth, exclusively discusses the work that the group does to support the sport.
in their own words: Andrew McKinlay 0
Writing exclusively for The Golf Business, the CEO of Scottish Golf previews the inaugural Golf and Health Week, which takes place as soon as The Masters ends.
How Westmanstown Golf Club delivered lessons to women over winter 1
Its PGA professional, Bernard Fitzgerald, details how, over one five-week period this winter, he delivered lessons to a huge number of women, which has improved their golf.
In their own words: Keith Pelley 0
The chief executive of the European Tour explores the rapidly growing popularity of the Staysure Tour.
The non-golf revenue streams golf clubs are exploiting 0
One way several golf clubs are earning increased income is from marketing themselves as health centres that provide gyms, yoga and pilates in addition to golf.
Should our golf club go for adventure golf? 0
Adventure golf is becoming big business. Here we speak to the operations director of Adventure Leisure, Andrew Scholey, to find out what’s causing this growth and how it can benefit existing facilities.
The manager’s office: Alan Oliver 1
The secretary at Silloth on Solway GC in Cumbria says clubs will be better suited to recruiting new customers if they market their unique selling points instead of trying to attract all golfers.
Meet the overseas director of operations: Chris White 2
Chris is the director of operations at Ayla Oasis, the host venue for the Jordan Mixed Open. He talks about this and his career to date.
In their own words: Jim Croxton 0
The CEO of Europe’s biggest greenkeeping association, BIGGA, explains that the entire structure of a golf club relies upon a well-maintained course that is enjoyable and attractive to play.
How to solve the problem of shade on the golf course 0
Shade results in weak turf but for many golf courses the option of removing the trees causing it is not viable. Fortunately, there is a solution.
Here’s our top three golf industry trends of March 2019 0
From a motion tabled in parliament supporting measures to promote the health benefits of golf to society to another golf club’s purchase by a UK leisure operator, March was an encouraging month for the industry.
Discover Coxmoor Golf Club’s spectacular new clubhouse 3
The Nottinghamshire venue opened the facility on New Year’s Eve, featuring a large balcony overlooking a picturesque golf course.
Meet the PGA pro: Ryan Rastall 0
The head PGA professional at Howley Hall GC in Yorkshire has won the coveted ‘Pro Shop of the Year’ category at the recent TGI Golf Awards. Here, Ryan explains why his shop has been such a success.
What can we do if we receive our membership subs late? 2
The National Golf Clubs Advisory Association (NGCAA) details what a golf club can do about the late payment of membership fees.
In their own words: Robert Maxfield 0
The CEO of The PGA talks exclusively to The Golf Business about the changing roles of PGA professionals.
How to get more children playing golf 2
A number of golfing organisations and clubs are working together to introduce golf to more children. Here, we look at three initiatives that have all been working.
Meet the manager: Adam Walsh 0
The general manager of Farleigh GC in Surrey talks about how he has become the youngest of just 51 club managers in Europe to achieve ‘Certified Club Manager’ status.
Meet the greenkeepers who are also their golf clubs’ managers 0
Looe Golf Club in Cornwall and Dunstanburgh Castle in Northumbria are both managed by their greenkeepers.
Royal Norwich GC set to complete relocation 0
How Toro machinery is ensuring the club’s two new courses will thrive.
The golf club that has five times as many visitors as there are local residents 3
Last year Brora Golf Club in the Highlands saw its membership grow across all categories and it now employs nearly two per cent of the local village’s population.
Meet the golf operations manager: Nigel Sweet 1
Nigel talks about how Leeds Golf Centre has a reputation for being inclusive, the facility’s major plans for growth and what it’s like being a golf club manager while competing to play on the European Senior Tour.
How liable is a golf club if there’s a data breach? 0
The National Golf Clubs Advisory Association (NGCAA) looks at what happened when an employer was found ‘vicariously liable’ – even though not at fault – for a data breach by a rogue employee.
Meet the PGA professional: Alex Keighley 0
Alex is the head professional at Huddersfield Golf Club. She talks about managing the teaching and retail side of the golf facility’s business and introducing more women and children to the game.
Golf club profile: The Richmond 0
The Surrey venue has a magnificent and historic Grade I listed building for a clubhouse, which has meant providing modern facilities for members and visitors has been a considerable achievement.
Fairway Credit – changing how clubs collect their fees 0
Golf clubs have been turning to Fairway Credit in the past year to provide their members with new options about paying their annual subscriptions. Here, we find out what they are.
‘Our week at Le Golf National’ 0
During last year’s Ryder Cup, 180 of the world’s best greenkeepers worked on the Parisian golf course. Here, two of them – both British staff at The Belfry – detail their experiences of a week that will never be forgotten.
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