Historic golf club reveals it has had an outstanding year 1
One of the world’s oldest golf clubs, which could have closed down six years ago, has said it has experienced a more than 200 percent membership increase.
‘I couldn’t sleep the previous night’ 0
Every country’s golf industry has been hugely impacted by coronavirus this year. Here, amateur golfer Paarth Singh details what it was like playing in India for his first round after lockdown restrictions were lifted.
‘Golf could have provided a lockdown tonic’ 5
Golf resort operators have been detailing their disappointment that the 28 day lockdown in England has resulted in the closing of their courses, as well as their bars, restaurants, hotels and spas.
Scientists say allowing walkers on urban golf courses risks biodiversity 5
A group of Australian scientists have said allowing walkers to use golf courses during Covid-19 lockdowns is a threat to biodiversity.
“We are all so sad and angry to think people could do this” 5
A historic golf club that has said it will close down next year has had vandals tear up its course, and the damage is so severe that it may still be affected even after the latest lockdown ends.
Scottish club survived spring lockdown because locals didn’t want to lose it 2
The captain of a golf club on the Isle of Cumbrae in Scotland has said his venue could have closed down during the March to May lockdown but it survived thanks to its members and other locals.
Meet the golf resort director: James Macbeth Stewart 2
The resort director at The Belfry talks about the effect the pandemic has had on the resort in 2020, from the health and safety measures that have been introduced to the venue hosting a major golf event this August.
Many more golf rounds were played this September than in previous years’ summer months 0
New data on golf participation in the UK has found that significantly more rounds were played this September than in any summer month in the previous four years.
Woman who granted a golfing wish to her dying husband has now introduced 100 children to golf 4
A woman who took up golf in 2017 because this was her dying husband’s wish has now introduced the game to more than 100 children via a golf academy she launched.
‘Teething problems’ in first week of new World Handicap System 31
There are reports of teething problems, which were anticipated by golf’s authorities, after the new World Handicap System (WHS) was launched in the UK on Monday.
Golf club managers are dismayed over new course closures 4
Several golf club managers, directors and professionals, and an MP, have expressed strong disagreement over the closure of courses in England from November 5 to December 2.
This 98-year-old golfer still plays twice a week 13
A woman who has been described as ‘Britain’s oldest golfer’ says she still plays golf twice a week at the age of 98.
Minister apologises for confusion and confirms English golf clubs will close 1
Michael Gove has apologised for the confusion surrounding golf clubs in England and confirmed that they will have to close for 28 days.
Boris Johnson dashes hopes that golf will win lockdown reprieve 26
The prime minister has dashed hopes that golf courses in England will be allowed to remain open from November 5 to December 2 after all.
Golf is ‘hopeful’ of a lockdown exemption, reports The Times 2
Golf and outdoor tennis in England are hopeful that they will be subjected to a reprieve and be allowed to continue, The Times newspaper has reported, as several golf clubs back the petition calling for them to remain open.
Petition for golf to stay open quickly hits 100,000 signatures 16
A petition for golf courses to be allowed to stay open during the November lockdown in England hit 100,000 signatures within just a few hours of launching, as England Golf says it will challenge the government over the decision to close them.
Golf courses in England must close due to new Covid rules 34
The new month-long coronavirus restrictions in England starting from November 5 specifically state that golf courses and driving ranges must close, immediately leading to widespread anger and disbelief.
Here’s three golf industry trends that took place in October 1
October was a month of contradictions: On the one hand there’s even more evidence that golf is the sport to play during a pandemic, on the other several venues have been forced to close due to a pandemic.
What the Coronavirus Job Retention Bonus Scheme means for golf clubs 0
The National Golf Clubs Advisory Association (NGCAA) looks at the latest treasury direction and how it relates to the golf industry.
Everything you need to know about the new World Handicap System 3
The new World Handicap System (WHS) is set to be launched in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland on November 2 and will replace the current CONGU handicapping system.
Meet the master greenkeeper: Darren Anderson MG 0
Bromborough Golf Club in the Wirral earlier this year became an award-winning venue for a major bunker and irrigation renovation project. Darren talks us through the work and his career to date.
Study finds golf courses offer significant environmental benefits 3
A US study of 135 golf courses in Minnesota has found that they offer major benefits to their local environment, particularly surrounding temperatures, pollinating, retaining stormwater nutrients and biodiversity.
Historic royal golf club is forced to dig up part of its course and move it 1
A royal golf club that dates back to 1864 is to dig up a part of its course and move it due to coastal erosion.
Scottish club receives £15k grant to improve borehole 0
A Scottish golf club has secured more than £15,000 of funding to reduce its reliance on mains water supplies.
‘Why would someone do this to a golf course?’ 4
The secretary of a golf club that has experienced vandalism on the course, including people using hole cups as toilets, has said he is baffled about why it has taken place.
Anger and disbelief mounts as golf clubs in Ireland and Wales close 1
Several figures in the golfing industry have said they are furious that golf clubs in the Republic of Ireland and Wales are having to close due to new coronavirus restrictions.
Stuart Wilson named as new managing secretary of Blairgowrie Golf Club 4
Congratulations to 2004 Amateur Championship winner, Stuart Wilson, who has been named the new managing secretary of The Blairgowrie Golf Club.
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