Dean Robertson named Walker Cup captain 0
Dean Robertson has been appointed Great Britain and Ireland (GB&I) captain for the 50th Walker Cup match at the Cypress Point Club.
Meet the PGA professional: Chris Robinson 0
From Portpatrick Dunksey Golf Club in Wigtownshire, Chris Robinson details how he manages his shop and time, and why he believes joining TGI Golf was the best decision he has made for his business.
CardsSafe – protecting golf course assets and assisting with sales in clubhouses 0
The CardsSafe system is a cost-effective technology specifically designed to securely retain customer credit, debit and ID cards while customers run tabs or hire a product or service.
The Club Company acquires its 16th golf club 1
Britain’s biggest golf club operator, The Club Company, has taken on its 16th venue following the purchase of The Club at High Legh Park in Cheshire from American Golf.
Two golf clubs report incidents of vandalism and antisocial behaviour 2
Two British golf clubs have reported incidents of significant criminal or antisocial behaviour, including bins being put on fire and a green torn up, in recent days.
Cornwall Golf Union officially recognises hickory golf 3
The Cornwall Golf Union (CGU) has become the first county golf association in the UK to officially recognise hickory golf, paving the way for official championships and even a league.
Sussex golf club set to be converted into 3,000 homes 7
Members of a golf club that is set to be concreted over so thousands of homes can be built are battling to save their club.
Spring forward with the right fertiliser in play 1
Nitrogen is essential for plant growth but low temperatures in early spring can cause significant problems. Kelly-Marie Clack from Origin Amenity Solutions looks at research that shows how to overcome this.
Employment law changes due in 2024 0
The government has decided to make a lot of employment law changes this year, so please make sure you are aware of them!
Revolutionising golf membership management with GolfClubSubs’ Smart Membership system 0
The Smart Membership system is software designed to transform how golf clubs, hotels and resorts manage and renew golf memberships.
Northenden Golf Club selects the AIR-EZE FAIRWAY Shoe Cleaner 1
Nestled amidst the verdant landscapes of Northenden Golf Club, a new era of fairway excellence has begun with the introduction of the AIR-EZE FAIRWAY Shoe Cleaner.
Golf participation experienced another surge in 2023 2
Golf participation in the United Kingdom and Ireland experienced another surge in 2023, as revealed by data from BRS Golf, shedding light on the sport’s resilience and popularity even after the pandemic boom years.
UK golf club ‘is first to be fully managed by robotic mowers’ 8
An 18-hole London golf club is reportedly the first in the UK to be fully managed by robotic mowers.
New golf course set to open in London this summer 2
A new golf course is set to open in West London this June.
Links course to be built by Saving Private Ryan beach 2
A major new golf course is going to be built next to the Irish beach that was used to film Saving Private Ryan.
What are the health benefits of playing golf? 3
There have been numerous studies going back several years that show that playing golf regularly can help people live up to five years longer. Here, summarising some of these studies, is Dr Kiran Kanwar PhD.
Golf course on the market: Eastbourne Downs Golf Course 0
Eastbourne Borough Council is keen to explore interest and propositions from dedicated operators who can take this golf club to the next level.
Golf Holidays Direct and American Golf form partnership 0
Golf Holidays Direct has announced a new partnership with American Golf that will offer its customers and members access to incredible golfing deals, holiday prizes and incentives throughout 2024.
How Tru-Turf’s innovative solutions are saving golf clubs 0
In the dynamic world of golf course maintenance, the challenge of staff shortages has brought a renewed focus on practical and helpful solutions.
Scottish golf course to close ‘in three weeks’ 2
A popular, municipal golf course in Scotland, which was built in the 1950s, has said it has been told it could close down in just three weeks.
Here’s three developments from the first month of 2024 1
From a club selling out 2024’s tee times in a few hours to others reporting 2023 was their best year ever, the golf industry is in a far healthier place in 2024 than it was when Slumbers and Pelley joined it in 2015.
Club plans to reduce course from 18 holes to 12 13
A Somerset golf club has reportedly lost members after it announced plans to reduce its course from 18 holes to 12, and build other forms of entertainment in the space created.
Golf club that closed in 2018 to reopen 1
In a sign of the strength of the UK golf industry today, a Welsh golf club that permanently closed down before the pandemic is to reopen.
Celebrities ‘interested’ in purchasing iconic venue 0
An MMA fighter and a former presidential candidate for the Republic of Ireland are both reportedly interested in purchasing the Slieve Russell golf resort in Northern Ireland.
Club offers to support flooded club’s members 2
A golf club in Cumbria has said members of a neighbouring club that has been hit by flooding can use its facilities for free during the clean-up operation.
The UK golf clubs that are planning for Net Zero 1
At least three golf clubs in the UK have announced plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions, particularly thanks to the installation of solar panels, which are also saving them thousands of pounds per year.
Club profile: Oxford Golf Club 0
Last year was special for Oxford Golf Club, which launched the Colt Invitational to celebrate 100 years since Harry Colt redesigned its course, and a book about its history was placed in the Bodleian Library.
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