Nine-hole golf booming in England 2
England Golf has reported that golf participation in 2023 was up compared with 2022’s high numbers, and nine-hole golf has seen a sharp rise.
Love Golf UK takes over third venue 7
A golf course operator that was established in 2019 has taken over its third golf club.
Another club reveals at least 100 members joined in 2023 1
A Scottish golf club has become the third UK venue in a few days to reveal that more than 100 people joined it in the last 12 months, while a Portuguese venue has stated 2023 was its best year ever.
The business plan at Bidston Golf Club 7
Following 25 years of a decline in membership numbers, Bidston Golf Club in The Wirral formulated a business plan in 2022 featuring changes to the way the club is run. The results already speak for themselves.
Right on Q 0
Rhys Thompson, The QHotels Collection’s golf ambassador, has secured the Tartan Pro Tour Order of Merit and, with it, a coveted Challenge Tour card.
What are the nine protected characteristics? 0
Carolyne Wahlen from Golf HR asks: Are your employees protected from instant dismissal? Read on to find out…
UK golf clubs are reintroducing joining fees 15
The boom in golf participation in the last four years has resulted in some golf clubs reintroducing joining fees, a new survey has found.
Meet the president of Toptracer: Ben Sharpe 4
Ben Sharpe talks to The Golf Business about evolving market dynamics and how Toptracer has maintained its position as golf’s most trusted range technology.
Here’s three important stories from the last month of 2023 0
From a royal club wanting to be treated by its community as a flexible working location to some salient points made about saving a nine-hole course, 2023 ended with an idea of trends we might expect to see in 2024.
Redundancies at Ayrshire golf operator 0
An Ayrshire charity that runs three golf courses has carried out a series of redundancies – and has been accused of not realising that at least one of the managers it was letting go also worked as a greenkeeper.
Royal treatment 0
From working with a local brewery to a collaboration with a leading golf club in the USA, some royal golf clubs in the UK are finding they are better off together.
A look at the course machinery at Toot Hill Golf Club 0
“I’ve always said Toro cuts a lot better than other brands, and for longer – which is important when you think about the total cost of ownership in our current economic climate.”
OAS doubled sales of TinyLineMarker robots in 2023 0
Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) has announced that the increasing popularity of GPS line marking robots has seen the company double sales of its TinyLineMarker robots in the last year.
A Gem of a partnership 0
Old Course Hotel, St Andrews announced a partnership with LPGA and LET golfer Gemma Dryburgh in the summer of 2023. Just a few days later she played a significant role in Europe retaining the Solheim Cup.
A look at STAR EV utility vehicles 0
Task-driven and adaptable, STAR EV’s range of utility vehicles can be configured to suit the customer’s exact requirements to ensure they’re a productive and efficient addition to the fleet.
Reesink Turfcare introduces two Toro machines to the UK 0
Reesink Turfcare is bringing two Toro machines to the UK for the groundscare market, and both have a power source for the future.
Scottish resort is saved and will be invested in 2
A Scottish golf resort that fell into administration a few months ago has been rescued and major expansion plans for it ‘to rival Gleneagles’ have been revealed.
Plan to build staff accommodation at rural golf club is rejected 1
A Scottish golf club’s bid to build a family home, which would have been “essential to the daily operations”, has been rejected.
Council criticised for plan to close nine-hole golf course 0
A London council is facing criticism for its proposal to close down a popular golf course.
Six greens ‘completely ruined’ by vandals at Essex club 11
Vandals have caused damage that is believed to be in excess of £100,000 to a golf course in Essex.
Swing when you’re winning 2
Swing studios and simulators can offer big benefits to a club but, states Kiran Kanwar, research your members, the target customers, available products and local competition before investing in them.
Is the retail business losing money on ball sales? 0
Ian Melham, Head of Membership Services at Foremost Golf provides advice on maximising ball sales in 2024.
Using UK ‘Growth Potential’ to support management of Microdochium 0
Microdochium Patch is a common winter problem. OAS has been testing products using ‘Growth Potential’ timing and has found control of the disease can be achieved using almost half of what is typically applied.
Links Golf Club invests in Kubota 0
Taking delivery of a fairway mower and brace of Baroness greens mowers, together with a L-1452 and G-261 from Kubota marks a first for the Newmarket-based course.
Toro can aid a golf club’s winter servicing plan 0
Winter servicing, it’s a job that’s got to be done, and there are a few simple guidelines to aid the process: choose Toro genuine parts for an improved total cost of ownership (TCO).
Wealthy American businessman makes offer to buy Scottish club 2
A Scottish golf club has revealed a wealthy American businessman has made a surprise offer to buy it.
“100 people joined our club this year” 6
A historic Cumbrian golf club that saw a membership slump a decade ago has found that 2023 has been its most successful year in modern history.
