Golf IT firm Open Solutions acquired in major deal 0
Major clubhouse technology supplier to the golf industry, Open Solutions, has been acquired by Simon Kimble, the investor who took over MH Systems three years ago.
Meet the course manager: Simon Osborne 0
He explains how Cuddington Golf Club has removed 99 per cent of the leylandi planted after the Great Storm of 1987 and what his team has done to reduce disease
Major changes for club that nearly closed down 1
A golf club that was saved from closure at the last minute this summer – having already announced it was shutting down – has said it now has big plans ahead.
Club uses scaffolding as a tee for construction industry competition 1
A Kent golf club has shown creativity for a competition involving workers from the construction industry with, for example, hard hats used as tee markers.
Meet the LET golfer turned golf club manager 1
Sarah Heath explains how the skills she learnt both on tour and at major golf groups can be used for managing a golf facility, plus how to attract members in an area densely populated with golf clubs
Customer service is reason why golf club is thriving 0
A Lincolnshire golf club that says its revenue is outperforming its competitors says the growth is due to customer service and investing in itself.
Lee Westwood supports shot clocks to speed up slow play 1
The former world number one golfer, Lee Westwood, has said he wants to see a shot clock introduced for major golf tournaments.
Meet the head PGA professional: Royal Aberdeen’s David Ross 0
David talks about how his role has changed in the last three decades, preparation for prestigious events and making the most from the pro shop
Blane Dodds resigns as CEO of Scottish Golf 2
The chief executive of Scottish Golf, Blane Dodds, has resigned and will take on the same role at Tennis Scotland.
Golf ball catch systems company profile: Pro-Fit Net Installations 3
Pro-Fit Net Installations is one of the most experienced installers of ball catch systems in the UK with the key staff having over 25 years of personal experience each.
BGT finalist using Instagram to promote golf to girls 0
A finalist of this year’s Britain’s Got Talent is getting involved in a campaign to encourage more girls to take up golf.
This is how you boost golf participation 2
Social media phenomenon ‘The Jazzy Golfer’ tells us what golf clubs can do to get more people, especially women, playing – and joining
BTME has sold out 0
The BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition (BTME) in January 2018 has completely sold out, its organiser has revealed.
This is how to market a golf offer 0
A Cheshire golf club has produced a video in which a Britain’s Got Talent finalist plays a number of famous characters in order to advertise a winter promotion the club is running.
Meet the clubhouse manager: Chobham’s Catherine Ginder 1
Catherine tells us why the club is such a popular location for weddings and events – while being the pride of the members at the same time
In their own words: Steve Mona 0
The chief executive of the World Golf Foundation details the health benefits of golf
Judas Priest member’s golf course enters administration 1
A golf course owned by the former Judas Priest guitarist, KK Downing, has entered administration.
Historic Scottish golf club to close 6
One of the oldest golf clubs in Ayrshire is to close down before Christmas due to a decline in membership numbers in recent years.
UK’s largest golf resort operator is sold 1
QHotels, which runs nine major golf resorts in England and one in Scotland, has been acquired in a deal worth about £525 million.
How the Equality Act affects your golf club 2
This guidance from the NGCAA looks at The Equality Act 2010, which has led to long-lasting changes in the golf industry. Here, that legislation, and how it still affects golf clubs, is outlined
How Madeira got children excited about golf 2
The junior academy at a golf club in the small island of Madeira has more than 60 members and many of their mothers have taken up the game. Michael Otto explains how this was achieved
Run raises £5,000 to help dementia sufferers play golf 0
Two fitness fanatics have run from Wentworth Club to Le Golf National in France to raise thousands of pounds to enable people with dementia to play golf.
SALTEX is less than a month away 0
Visitors can expect to see an impressive line-up of world-class innovation for use by greenkeepers when SALTEX 2017 opens its doors at the NEC, Birmingham on 1 and 2 November.
Scottish golf clubs urged to accept affiliation fee rise 9
The CEO of Scottish Golf has written an impassioned article calling for Scottish golf clubs to accept a proposal to more than double affiliation fees.
This man saw his handicap drop from 15 to five in half a season 0
A 20-year-old golfer from Salford has knocked 10 points off his handicap in half a playing season – from early in the year until July.
All change at Oak Park Golf Club 0
It’s all change at a Surrey club which has a new head chef, new course manager and new general manager – a man who was once the club’s PGA professional and oversaw record numbers of juniors participating
Golfers warned to be vigilant about storms following lightning death 0
The manager of a golf club where a golfer was hit by lightning and died earlier this year has said he is warning members and visitors about electrical thunderstorms.
