Scenic golf course down to just 15 members 0
One of the most picturesque golf clubs in the UK, Isle of Barra GC in Scotland, could close as it is down to just 15 members, even though membership costs just £75 per year.
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How Prince’s Golf Club in Kent achieved GEO certification 0
Golf Environment Organisation (GEO) sustainability associate Tony Hanson explains how Prince’s Golf Club in Kent achieved GEO certification following his audit – which shows the world the club is environmentally friendly
What is unjust enrichment? 0
At the heart of HMRC’s VAT rebate to private members’ golf clubs on green fee income is the issue of ‘unjust enrichment’. Adrian Houstoun details what it is, why it has played such a prominent role in the case and what the bearing of it on the final amount clubs can claim will be.
The top 40 trends of 2015 5
What were the top 40 trends of 2015 in the golf industry?
Golf Club Manager of the Year finalist Tracy Rawlinson, Warrington Golf Club 3
Profile of Golf Club Manager of the Year finalist Tracy Rawlinson, Warrington Golf Club.
These clubs are abandoning ladies’ tees and here’s why 5
More than 30 UK golf clubs have abandoned ladies’ tees in an effort to encourage improving golfers, retain ageing players and promote social golf.
Participation in golf: The shocking facts over the last seven years 4
Golf in England has lost more than 200,000 weekly, and well over 400,000 monthly, players in just the last seven years, according to new data.
‘The worst is over for most golf clubs’ 15
The director of an organisation that markets golf clubs to potential buyers has said that the worst of the financial problems that has beset the industry has come to an end.
Is your in-house monthly direct debit subscription scheme now exempt from the Consumer Credit Act? 5
Does the recent Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) change allowing some 0% instalment schemes to be unregulated mean your in-house monthly scheme is exempt from the Consumer Credit Act?
‘Dress codes in golf are harmful to the business of the clubs’ 13
Could a dress code impact on a golf club’s business?
It’s other women, and rules, that put women off from playing golf 4
Fashion designer Emma Hope has said golf club rules and other women golfers are why golf clubs have such a problem recruiting ladies to play the game.
Manager of the Year finalist: James Washington 1
James lives at Bradford Golf Club – which means he has had knocks on his door at every hour from members – usually needing access to possessions.
Manager of the Year finalist: Trevor Atkinson 2
During one period of heavy snowfall at his home 40 miles away, the Filton Golf Club manager slept on a blow-up mattress in the office for three nights in a row.
HMRC withdraws EU VAT appeal 19
HMRC withdraws its appeal against the ruling that private members’ clubs’ green fees must be VAT exempt. But will this lead to more negative headlines for golf?
‘Golf takes too long to play’ 11
Two of the world’s greatest golfers and two of the game’s lead administrators have all warned that golf is in jeopardy because it can take too long to play.
Manager of the Year finalist: Emma Clifford 2
The manager of West Essex Golf Club once created the ‘Alphabet Golf’ programme, which teaches young children how to hold a golf club through dance.
How to market a business on social media in 2014: An introduction 7
The world’s top 25 social media and social network websites and apps
The top trends of 2013 10
What were the biggest trends of 2013?
Golf Trends 2013 4
It’s been a tough few years for golf clubs, and it’s been even worse for suppliers to golf clubs, as the venues have been reluctant to spend.
What we learnt about golf club management in October 2
What we learnt about golf club management in October.
Strict dress codes ‘can be bad for a golf club’s business’ 6
Dress codes are a hugely contentious issue in golf, but could they even be costing your club income?
Flexible membership schemes have been a success 2
Several clubs introduced flexible membership schemes this year – and they have brought in large numbers of new members seemingly everywhere.
‘Adventure Golf’ being used to attract women and children to the game 2
Golf clubs that are installing ‘adventure golf’ courses aimed at children are seeing huge direct and indirect financial benefits.
What we learnt about golf club management in September 2
What we learnt about golf club management this month.
What we learnt about golf club management in August 6
The top 10 things we learnt about golf club management and the golf industry in the last few weeks.
Marketing: Invest your time and money wisely to ensure you adapt to golf’s changes 5
Your marketing strategy needs to adapt to the changes the game has experienced in recent years, writes Daniel Chidley, but that’s not as difficult as it may seem.
The latest legislation affecting greenkeepers 2
David Mears is the managing director of Highspeed Group. Here, he analyses the plethora of legislation affecting greenkeepers today.
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