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.
Will members receive a windfall if they sell their club? 3
Many golf clubs are registered as Charitable Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) and have a favourable VAT and tax status.
Golf resort named as having Britain’s best hotel 0
The host of the 2010 Ryder Cup has been named as Britain’s best hotel.
Rounds of golf played at five-year high 3
Nearly one in 12 adults in the UK played golf on a full-length course in 2011 and the number of UK rounds played last year was the highest since 2006, according to new research.
Conflict of interest accusation for golf plans 4
A local council that wants to build a championship golf course while it converts a nearby golf club into a housing development has been accused of a conflict of interests.
Hard hat warning for golf club employees 5
Greenkeepers at a golf club have been told by their local council that they should wear hard hats in what could become a new health and safety issue for clubs.
How I learnt to manage a golf club 3
Kevin Fretwell is the assistant secretary at Garforth Golf Club.
Private golf clubs attacked over tax affairs 7
A proprietary golf club has joined forces with a former women’s Open champion and launched an attack on a number of UK private members’ golf clubs over their tax arrangements.
Members prepared to spend more in 2012 6
A new survey on the spending behaviour of members of British golf clubs has found that golfers are prepared to spend more on memberships and green fees in 2012 than in 2011, but less on equipment.
Senior discount legislation is shelved 4
Forthcoming legislation that would have prevented golf clubs providing discounts for senior members has been shelved.
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