‘Golf clubs could have PlayStation rooms’ 0
The new chief executive of Scottish Golf has called on venues in the country to think creatively about how they can be more welcoming.
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Most people are unaware of the cancer benefits of golf 0
A new study has found that while most people are aware that the walking that comes from regularly playing golf is good for the heart, very few understand that this also helps protect against some cancers.
Council rejects golf club’s plan to build 57 homes 1
A golf club’s plan to build 57 homes on part of its golf course, which would have seen it generate a significant amount of income, has been rejected by its local council.
Female participation in golf is soaring in 2018 1
New data from a company that analyses millions of rounds of golf in the UK has found a surge in participation of the game by women and girls since the start of this year.
Amenity Forum ‘very surprised’ by glyphosate ruling 4
An independent body that represents the amenity horticulture sector has said it is ‘very surprised’ by a decision by a US jury that found that chemical giant Monsanto knew its Roundup weedkillers were dangerous.
100 members of Scottish golf club raise funds for cancer charity 0
More than 100 members of Loudoun Gowf Club, near Kilmarnock, have taken part in a HowDoWeBEATIt competition to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK (PCUK).
Appointments: New director of golf for Fairmont St Andrews 0
The 520 acre Fairmont St Andrews resort in Scotland has appointed Dan Naudo as its new director of golf.
Ladies’ golf week was a social media success story 1
‘Women and Girls’ Golf Week’, which ran from July 30 to August 5, generated over 12 million impressions through its #WhyIGolf hashtag.
Wimbledon makes £65 million offer to buy golf club 2
The world’s most prestigious tennis tournament has made a massive £65 million offer to a local golf club which, if accepted, will result in a windfall for all its members.
Investment for holiday park operator 0
Kenwick Park Hotel in Lincolnshire has been bought by a holiday park operator as golfing ‘staycation’ holidays are becoming increasingly popular and profitable.
Golfers are happier and healthier than non-golfers 1
New research by The R&A has found that golfers are significantly happier and healthier than non-golfers.
Guide launched to help clubs improve clubhouse design 0
A new guide has been launched that details how simple changes to the design of the golf club – not just the course – can lead to significantly improved customer service.
Golf club relaunches successful ‘nine holes and a drink’ promotion 0
Oxford Golf Club has relaunched its ‘nine holes and a drink’ package to encourage people to play the sport quickly.
This woman has become the first female head greenkeeper in Wales 0
Lucy Sellick has been appointed head greenkeeper at Wenvoe Castle Golf Club – the first time ever that a Welsh golf club has employed a female head greenkeeper.
Court orders golf club to pay £150,000 over greenkeeper death 0
Golf clubs are being encouraged to check health and safety claims of their staff with previous employers, after a Leicestershire club was ordered to pay £150k following the death of its course manager.
Major new funding product for golf clubs launched 0
A financial services PLC has brought out a finance product specifically for golf clubs – the first of its kind in decades.
R&A to limit use of putting surfaces maps 1
The R&A and the USGA are proposing regulations regarding the use of green-reading materials, reaffirming the need for a player to read greens based on their own judgement, skill and ability.
International reciprocal golf club soaring in popularity 1
A high-end golf club network that provides six UK golf clubs with potential access to thousands of golfers in Asia is thriving at the moment.
Golf club ‘did not break the law’ by refusing to allow female golfer to play in men-only event 2
A woman who took discrimination action against an Irish golf club that refused to allow her to participate in a men-only competition has failed in her complaint.
Norfolk golf club reports growth in visitors from Benelux 1
A golf club based in Norwich has said that it has experienced a significant growth in the number of visitors from central and northern Europe, especially The Netherlands and Belgium, this year.
Here’s Tim Henman and Brian O’Driscoll encouraging children to play golf 0
Non-golfing sporting heroes Tim Henman and Brian O’Driscoll helped promote family golf at the Open Championship at Carnoustie.
Golf club to host water usage meeting 0
A Surrey golf club is to host a meeting later this year on water usage and resilience in the golf sector.
Golf club manager raises £15k for children’s hospices 1
The general manager at Thorpeness Golf Club, whose son died aged 18 months from heart complications, has helped raise £15,079 for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) via a golf day and fundraising dinner.
This is what golf clubs in the UK look like at the moment 0
These screenshots from UK golf clubs’ social media accounts demonstrate what a prolonged period of hot and dry weather can do Britain’s green golf courses.
Health professionals urged to refer inactive patients for golf lessons 0
A new report that shows that golf builds muscle strength, reduces blood pressure and improves life satisfaction has led to health professionals being urged to refer older and inactive patients for golf lessons.
The Belfry appoints Chris Eigelaar as general manager 0
The four‐time host of the Ryder Cup, The Belfry Hotel & Resort, has appointed South African Chris Eigelaar as its new general manager.
Watch this amazing film about golfers with disabilities 0
The European Tour has made a film that will ‘open the eyes’ of everyone to the high standard of a generation of golfers with a disability now competing against each other internationally.
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