Closed Wirral course could now reopen 0
A golf course that has been repeatedly vandalised since it closed 15 months ago could now reopen.
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Golf club hopes to make major changes to onsite buildings 0
A Northamptonshire golf club hopes to knock down its hotel and build a series of new buildings, including a new hub, a leisure building and 60 holiday huts.
Golf tourism in Northern Ireland is still surging 1
New figures from Tourism NI show that the number of tee times booked by visitors to Northern Ireland in 2022 was 30 percent higher than pre-Covid levels.
Weymouth becomes latest golf club to use ‘gender free’ tees 16
Weymouth Golf Club has become the latest golf club to remove its men’s and ladies’ tees to ensure its course is more accessible to more people.
“I was refused membership due to my head tattoo” 10
A man has claimed the tattoo he has of a skull on the back of his head is the reason why he has been unsuccessful at joining a golf club.
Karin Sharp steps down as Scottish Golf’s chief operating officer 0
The chief operating officer of Scottish Golf, and the woman who ran the organisation for more than two and a half years, Karin Sharp, has announced she is stepping down with almost immediate effect.
Golf Ireland launches campaign to promote golf to women 1
Golf Ireland is launching a campaign showcasing three female celebrities as they prepare to take part in a pro-am, which is aimed at inspiring women and girls to consider golf as a social and fun activity.
SRUC ‘considering closing golf course’ 0
The Elmwood College campus in Fife, part of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), which is well-known for its focus on golf education, is reportedly considering closing its 18-hole golf course.
Mark James signs for EPT 0
The self-styled ‘golfing disruptor’ European Players Tour, which sees amateurs competing against pros, has signed up former Ryder Cup captain Mark James – the fifth Ryder Cup player to join its ranks.
The R&A is pleased with stunning LIV and PGA Tour merger 6
Some major names from Martin Slumbers to Donald Trump have been reacting to the stunning announcement that LIV Golf, the PGA Tour and DP World Tour are merging.
Council urged to find partners for its eight golf courses 2
South Ayrshire Council, which owns eight golf courses, has been urged to pursue partnerships with all of them.
Srixon opens third UK Centre of Excellence in two years 0
Clydeway Golf Performance Centre in Glasgow has opened a Srixon Centre of Excellence – the first in Scotland.
Jurassic Creek Adventure Golf opens in Wolverhampton 0
3 Hammers Golf Complex in Wolverhampton has opened a dinosaur-themed adventure golf course.
Golf club told it can erect netting 1
A golf club in Wales has been told it can put up netting to protect local people and a children’s play area from stray balls.
“This is something we said would happen when the land isn’t being used for golf” 1
A Wirral golf course that has been closed for 14 months, while waiting to hear if it will be saved, has been repeatedly vandalised.
Stanedge Golf Club owner becomes PGA Advanced Fellow Professional 0
The owner of Stanedge Golf Club in Derbyshire has been awarded PGA Advanced Fellow Professional status.
The Mere Resort is to be rebranded 0
The Mere Golf Resort & Spa, one of the highest rated golf venues in Cheshire, is to be rebranded as a Fairmont venue.
Club hopes to modify clubhouse to appeal to younger golfers 1
A golf club in Ireland has applied for planning permission to redevelop its clubhouse to cater for more young golfers and those with additional needs.
Sinkhole forms by US golf club’s green 0
A large sinkhole has formed on the 14th hole of a golf course in Utah.
Fire at Royal Jersey Golf Club causes significant damage 0
A fire at Royal Jersey Golf Club has destroyed the majority of the club’s greenkeeping sheds, offices, machinery, computer systems, safety clothing and tools.
Callander Golf Club opens community hub clubhouse 0
A community golf club in Stirling, Scotland has opened its new clubhouse to the public.
Toptracer launches new tool for PGA professionals 1
Golf range technology Toptracer has launched Toptracer Coach™, a new tool designed to help teaching professionals better connect with their students.
Topgolf Callaway’s driving range business is soaring 0
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp’s 2023 Q1 earnings report suggests its driving range and entertainment business is soaring while golf equipment sales are slowing.
Suffolk golf club plans to use only renewable energy 5
A golf club in Suffolk has said it has plans to become the first in the UK to be run entirely on renewable energy.
Brendan Lawlor wins inaugural G4D Open 0
The two leading players in the World Ranking for Golfers with Disability (WR4GD), Brendan Lawlor and Kipp Popert, fought a close contest at the inaugural G4D Open at Woburn.
Two major clubs in legal disputes over female representation 2
Two major golf clubs, one in the US and one in Australia, have found themselves in a legal dispute over allegations that they have discriminated against women.
The Melanoma Fund partners with the CMAE 0
The UK’s only sun protection campaign for golf is partnering with the Club Management Association of Europe to encourage golf club managers to sign up to benefit their staff and members.
