UK golf participation strong in first half of 2023 0
New data shows that member and visitor golf participation in the UK and Ireland in the first half of 2023 was very strong and showed little sign of a post-pandemic fall.
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New2Golf girls gain their first handicaps 0
A group of eight girls from Nefyn and North Wales golf clubs have just gained their first handicaps under the World Handicap System.
Golf It! opens its doors in Glasgow 1
The community-based golf and entertainment facility, Golf It!, has opened its doors to the press ahead of officially opening on the south bank of Hogganfield Loch in Glasgow.
Global golf participation has risen by one third in 7 years 2
Golf has seen a stunning rise in adult participation across the world – by 34 percent in the last seven years.
Golf club reports record turnover due to participation growth 0
Stratford Park Hotel & Golf Club in Stratford-upon-Avon is forecasting back-to-back years of record turnover thanks to the growth in participation in recent years.
Tadcaster becomes Get Golfing’s 11th club 0
A charity that runs golf clubs has taken over its 11th venue – the third in just over a year and the first of what could be many in northern England.
Closed Wirral golf course is saved 0
A golf course that was closed down 16 months ago has been saved and will reopen following what has been described as an emotional council meeting.
Three seniors hit four holes-in-one in the same competition 2
In one of the most extraordinary stories to have ever happened in golf, three senior golfers hit four holes-in-one in the same competition.
Hampshire club to build self-sufficient irrigation system 0
Hockley Golf Club in Hampshire has submitted a planning application to develop a sustainable irrigation system.
Burglar who threatened greenkeeper is jailed 0
A prolific criminal who broke into a golf club and threatened at least one greenkeeper with a knife has been jailed.
Mauritius golf club to build clubhouse with green roof 0
Heritage Golf Club in Mauritius, which features two DP World Tour hosting courses, has said its new clubhouse at La Réserve Golf Links, the Indian Ocean’s only links, will have a green roof.
St Andrews Links Trust refutes union’s claim 0
The Unison union has called for the Old Course at St Andrews to withdraw what it claims is a ‘fire and rehire’ pensions threat to workers.
Vandals drive stolen buggy into golf course lake 5
Vandals have run riot at a golf course in Sussex, including stealing buggies and driving one of them into one of the club’s lakes.
Royal Ascot becomes latest golf club to link with Fairmont 2
Royal Ascot has become the third major UK golf club to form a partnership with global luxury hotel chain Fairmont in the last two months.
Hampshire golf club enters administration 0
A golf and country club in Hampshire has fallen into administration and been put up for sale.
Club sees £1m increase in F&B revenue in last year 1
A golf club in Surrey has reported a huge boost in food and beverage revenue in the last 12 months after marketing more to families.
Club releases video of bumbling thieves stealing golf clubs 3
A golf club in Dorset has released viral CCTV footage of two men stealing clubs from its pro shop.
Royal Birkdale to host 2026 Open 1
Royal Birkdale has been named as the host of the 154th Open, in 2026.
Golf club could become UNESCO site 0
Hong Kong Golf Club has applied for a UNESCO heritage conservation award.
High Legh to host England Deaf Golf event 0
England Deaf Golf is to host a free event at High Legh Golf Club to bring Cheshire’s deaf community, including children and adults, together to enjoy and experience golf.
Council plans to build road over “signature hole” 3
A municipal golf course in Hertfordshire is set to be reconfigured so that 1,250 new homes can be built.
22 Muslim children and adults with disabilities try golf at The Belfry 1
More than 20 children and adults with a disability from the Muslim community have tried golf as a new sport at The Belfry, with the support of the DP World Tour.
Extinction Rebellion vandalise 10 golf courses in Spain 19
Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion have claimed responsibility for carrying out attacks on 10 golf courses in Spain and have said they are ‘targeting the rich through their golf courses’.
Eco activists vandalise another French golf course 2
Environmental activists have vandalised another golf course in France, stating that they are engaged in a ‘class struggle’.
Ryder Cup hopeful becomes latest Fairmont brand 0
Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa has become the latest golf resort to become a Fairmont Hotels & Resorts branded property.
Berkshire club’s plan to secure long term future 0
A housing developer has applied to build 72 homes around Calcot Park Golf Club in Berkshire.
Closed Wirral course could now reopen 0
A golf course that has been repeatedly vandalised since it closed 15 months ago could now reopen.
