‘The pandemic has created an opportunity for golf’ 0
A Hampshire golf club that has seen a sharp rise in new members in the last year due to the pandemic has said Covid-19 is providing an opportunity for venues after years of decline.
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“The challenge now is to maintain last year’s progress” 0
The new managing secretary of The Blairgowrie Golf Club – the current GB&I Walker Cup captain – has said he is optimistic for 2021, even though it threatens to be overshadowed by Covid-19.
Membership of Irish golf clubs has increased by more than 10% 0
Membership of golf clubs in Ireland rose by more than 10 per cent in 2020, making up for nearly a decade of losses, according to the CEO of Golf Ireland.
Golf course that was set to close down is saved 1
A Nottinghamshire golf course that had been earmarked for closure has been saved amid the surge in demand to play golf.
‘Why can you play golf in Scotland but not in England?’ 15
Managers and owners of English golf clubs have expressed their disappointment that they have to close their venues for a third time in less than a year due to new Covid-19 restrictions.
‘No limitations’ on greenkeeping during UK lockdowns 0
There will be ‘no limitations’ placed on maintenance activities able to be undertaken by the greenkeeping teams at golf facilities during the current lockdowns.
Golf courses can remain open in Scotland – but must close in England 12
“Extremely disappointed.” Industry bodies react as golf clubs told to close again in England, but they can remain open in Scotland, leading to the Scottish Golf website crashing.
Meet the golf club general manager: Ben Driver 1
The general manager of Chigwell Golf Club in Essex talks about his role during the pandemic and the recent surge in demand to play the game.
England Golf CEO Jeremy Tomlinson: My review of 2020 2
England Golf chief executive Jeremy Tomlinson has highlighted the volume and variety of work carried out by the amateur game’s governing body during an unforgettable year.
More golf clubs report growth for 2020 2
At least two more Scottish golf clubs have reported remarkable growth for 2020, driven by the pandemic.
Golf courses to remain open in England but must close in Wales and Northern Ireland 4
Golf courses in Tier 4 in England can remain open but venues in Wales and Northern Ireland must close, according to new coronavirus restrictions.
98% of golfers say the game improves their mental health 9
A new survey has found that almost all golfers believe the game improves their mental health.
Members to take legal action to stop their golf club closing 2
Members of an Irish golf club have said they are taking legal proceedings against the club to stop it from closing at the end of the month, as they believe the notice period they were given has been too short.
Former Ryder Cup host plans new investment amid golf boom 1
The new owner of The K Club in Ireland, the host of the 2006 Ryder Cup, has said the club will invest in itself, even with the pandemic still going on, and has hired a new general manager.
Golf club closes despite attracting a large number of rounds 4
A Bedfordshire golf club has closed down after its leaseholder’s tenure expired – even though it attracted more than 30,000 rounds of golf on it in the last year.
Culture secretary hears evidence that golf can be played during a lockdown 4
The UK’s culture secretary, Oliver Dowden, has been presented with a paper that states that golf can be played safely in line with Covid-restrictions.
Midlands golf club permanently closes 6
A golf club in Coventry has announced that it will not be reopening when the English lockdown ends on December 2, and all memberships have been cancelled.
Golf club owner offers to save struggling venue 5
A golf club owner who tried to rescue one club that closed this year has now offered to hold talks with a view to saving another venue that is due to close at the end of this year.
Golf club makes more than £1m loss due to Covid 2
An Irish golf club that relies on tourism has detailed that it has missed out on nearly £2.7 million of income in the last year, making an overall loss of more than £1.15 million, due to Covid-19.
How to reach more potential customers using social media 2
In the third of her articles on how golf clubs can improve their marketing on social media, Lily Hymes looks at proven techniques to get more followers – including potential customers – online.
Golf to be banned in Northern Ireland and for some people in Scotland 2
Golf is set to be banned in Northern Ireland for two weeks, and some golfers in Scotland will not be allowed to play at certain venues, according to reports.
Confirmation comes that English golf clubs can reopen from December 2 2
The prime minister has confirmed that golf in England can resume on December 2. Here’s what we know so far about what English golf clubs are allowed to open and how golf can be played next month.
A lockdown football match took place on a golf course 2
An Essex golf course that closed down for 28 days due to the English lockdown has discovered that a ‘full-scale’ football match took place on its course.
Here’s some of the World Golf Awards winners 1
The Belfry, Royal Dornoch, Trump Turnberry and José María Olazábal have all been recognised at the World Golf Awards, which was dominated by Covid-19.
Report finds huge disparities in the business rates golf clubs pay 1
An independent report on the UK’s business rates system has found that golf clubs pay amounts that range from £26 to £88 per member.
Study finds golfers use online technology to practice at home during lockdowns 0
A research project carried out by two universities has found that golfers turn to online technology to hone their skills when golf courses are closed due to Covid-19 lockdowns.
Scientists say allowing walkers on urban golf courses risks biodiversity 6
A group of Australian scientists have said allowing walkers to use golf courses during Covid-19 lockdowns is a threat to biodiversity.
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