GUI refutes sectarian comments 4
The chairman of the Ulster branch of the Golfing Union of Ireland (GUI) has criticised two leading Northern Irish politicians for stating that sectarian prejudice is rife in the country’s golf clubs.
My depressing experience of applying to join golf clubs 6
Recently, Brian Inglis, a former golf club secretary, found himself on the other side of the manager’s table when he decided to join a local club for the first time in his life.
New survey highlights golf’s struggles 3
Membership subscriptions are the lifeblood for most golf clubs, but the number of members at an average golf club has been dropping for several years.
Tax barrister will represent golf clubs 3
One of the UK’s leading tax barristers has been employed to represent golf clubs in a tribunal hearing that could have major ramifications for golf in the UK.
Two new diseases that have been found on British courses 12
Two newly emerging turf diseases have recently been confirmed in samples received from golf courses in the UK and Ireland and it is suspected that they are more prevalent in areas of fine turf than are currently recorded.
Older players’ courtesy rounds ‘killing golf’ 6
The owner and manager of a British golf club has warned that free rounds offered during club competitions, particularly to senior golfers, are killing golf venues.
Over 4,000 ladies took up golf last year 4
A 2011 England Golf grant led to more than 4,000 women and girls in England taking up golf last year. Nearly 550 of them are now members of golf clubs.
‘Performance institute’ planned for London 3
London Golf Club has announced plans to build the UK’s first European Tour ‘performance institute’.
Who needs ‘internet’ when we have fax? An ‘expert’s’ view from 1996 3
This article, written by a computer consultant to golf clubs, was published in Golf Club Management in March 1996.
England Golf defends eBay criticism 3
The body that runs amateur golf in England this year created an eBay account – ewgaewga – which has been selling unused ladies’ Daily Sports’ golf clothing ordered for 2011 European teams.
Clubs hope for six figure windfalls 4
If Chipping Sodbury wins then private members’ clubs could recover some of the VAT paid on membership subscriptions between 1973 and 1990.
New manager criticises ‘inactive handicaps’ 5
Another golf club manager has criticised England Golf’s ‘inactive handicap’ system, stating that confusion about it is preventing golfers from spending money at golf clubs.
Thames Water exempts golf clubs from ban 7
Britain’s largest water authority has made golf clubs under its jurisdiction exempt from two major aspects of its hosepipe ban, although several clubs are still unclear as to what is permissible.
Cost of golf to be challenged in court 7
A golf venue is taking the UK government to court over the definition of membership of a golf club.
Trump: Royal Aberdeen has been destroyed 4
The American billionaire, Donald Trump, has said that the world’s sixth oldest golf club has been “destroyed” due to a nearby wind turbine.
Donald Trump taunts Scotland in golf row 7
The American billionaire, Donald Trump, has said that Germany and China are laughing at Scotland as he has been “forced” to stop building his golf course there.
Monty criticises golf’s image 9
Former Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie has warned that golf venues are suffering from negative stereotypes about the game.
The top golfing April Fools’ hoaxes 2012 5
Aldwickbury Park Golf Club in Hertfordshire put the flag on its 11th hole in a bunker next to the green, and golfers aimed for the newly-placed pin.
Men-only row overshadows Masters’ preps 4
Augusta National Golf Club may grant membership to a woman for the first time in its history as it prepares to host the Masters this week.
‘Fore’ to be replaced by new ‘safer’ system 10
The golfers’ call of ‘fore’ is to be replaced by a new system to comply with health and safety regulations, The R&A and USGA jointly announced today.
Club back on market after housing failure 4
An urban golf course that a developer failed to convert into housing is to be sold as a golfing venue.
Irrigation confusion for golf clubs 8
The manager of one Essex golf club has appealed to England Golf to urgently enter into negotiations with water companies ahead of forthcoming restrictions on water usage, amid fears that this could devastate golf courses throughout parts of the UK.
Landmark VAT green fee ruling for clubs 15
A British private members’ golf club has been paid £5,000 after it won a landmark VAT ruling that could result in non-profit making clubs restructuring their membership offerings.
Cost of play and greens’ quality attract golfers 5
A new survey of golfers has found that the condition of golf greens is the most important factor when it comes to judging how attractive a golf club is.
How Lindrick Golf Club was able to grow during the downturn 13
As many will well know, Lindrick Golf Club, with its Ryder Cup legacy, has a fine history and is regarded by many as one of Yorkshire’s finest.
The importance of golf course photography 4
The natural beauty of a golf course at sunrise makes golf one of the most photogenic sports.
Tips on how golf clubs can secure loans from lenders 2
Bank managers reputedly spend a lot of time on golf courses, but not, it would seem, on trying to gain them as customers. Generally golf clubs, as a sector, ‘get the red flag’ when it comes to lending for our bankers.
