How these two clubs funded their refurbishments 2
Two historic golf clubs have both just completed major refurbishment projects that cost nearly £2 million each. Here, we look at the work that was carried out and how the clubs secured the funding.
How to get rid of trouble-causing employees 0
A step-by-step guide to saying goodbye, legally, by Carolyne Wahlen from Golf HR.
Kubota a hit with Harpenden Common Golf Club 0
Ask the team at Harpenden Common about their favourite and most adaptable pieces of equipment, and it’s Kubota that wins the day for both tractors and course utility vehicles.
European Tour Destinations launches Digital Marketing Trends 2024 0
Leaders within the golf industry have identified strategic digital marketing trends that will help destinations convert audience engagement into sales in 2024.
Get Golfing’s CEO Ed Richardson passes away 2
The CEO of golfing charity Get Golfing, Edward Richardson, has passed away.
Midweek afternoon golf is booming 7
A new survey has found the surge in participation in the last few years has been disproportionally spread out across the times people play, as midweek afternoon golf has seen the biggest rise.
Poll of UK golfers shows participation likely to remain high 0
A new survey of UK golfers has found 18 percent of non-members of clubs are planning to join a club within the next year.
Toro and AgriMetal provide state-of-the-art aeration and leaf clearance equipment 0
Autumn renovations are par for the course and Reesink Turfcare provides the chance to get ahead in the game with Toro and AgriMetal providing state-of-the-art aeration and leaf clearance equipment.
Governing bodies praised for supporting shorter versions of golf 5
The first update to the World Handicap System (WHS) has received praise from golf course designers for helping ‘move away’ from the belief that golf has to be played over 18 holes.
A traditional club with a very modern approach 0
Ben Machin, the general manager of Peterborough Milton Golf Club and Adam Chamberlain, the club’s head pro, discuss the new governance of the club and how they’ve maintained membership levels.
A history of the British-India golf links 2
The history of golf courses in India is probably longer and more interesting than you might think, writes Kiran Kanwar PhD, resulting in some of the most stunning and fascinating courses in Asia.
Pitch perfect 0
After struggling to keep coverage on the shaded area of the pitch, Morecambe Football Club embarked on the ‘Grow-In Renovation Programme’ from Origin Amenity Solutions and hasn’t looked back since.
“This machine is the course stalwart” 0
Ian Brawn, course manager at Worsley Park G&CC, part of Delta Hotels by Marriott, has been with Marriott for 18 years – but the club’s trusty Toro Groundsmaster 3500-D has been there even longer.
West Lancashire Council uses OAS to brighten up area 0
West Lancashire Council wanted to provide pollinators with natural habitat. It decided to trial Euroflor flower seed from Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) on one of the major routes into the town of Skelmersdale.
World record for fastest 9 hole round is broken 0
A man known as ‘The Iron Golfer’, because he has carried out several extraordinary golfing feats, has broken the word record for the fastest nine-hole round of golf in history.
Golf participation is still soaring – and even equalling records set in 2020 1
New golf participation data for the third quarter of 2023 in Great Britain has found more rounds were played for most of July to September than in any previous year bar 2020.
BigShots set to open third and fourth venues in the UK 1
Having opened its second UK facility just a few weeks ago, the growing driving range entertainment centre BigShots Golf is now planning to open its third and fourth venues in the UK.
Golf tournaments this summer saw strong increase in ticket sales 0
New data has shown that the biggest golf tournaments in Great Britain and Ireland experienced a strong surge in popularity in 2023 compared to pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels.
The women inspiring other women to play golf 5
As women’s participation in golf has soared in the last few years, here we look at five women with very different roles who are using their love of golf and what leverage they have to promote the game.
Yamaha reveals its 2024 line-up of golf cars 0
Yamaha has revealed its 2024 line-up of lightweight vehicles, which includes golf cars, light utility vehicles and personal transport vehicles, for the UK, and it is dominated by Lithium-Ion battery power.
Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club blend ancient and modern 0
Scottish venue Fortrose & Rosemarkie is the 15th oldest recorded golf club in the world – but it is taking a very modern approach to its clubhouse, and particularly its locker rooms.
Greensmaster eFlex 1021 is in stock 0
Toro’s popular all-electric Greensmaster eFlex 1021, seen in action at The Open 2023, is back in stock and available for immediate delivery.
Plan for £20m ‘Total Golf’ venue in Merseyside unveiled 0
A £20 million proposal for major improvements to Kirkby Valley Golf Course in Merseyside, in order to make it a ‘Total Golf’ destination, has been revealed.
Kent golf club could be converted into chalets 2
A links golf club in Kent could be closed down and converted into a lakeside holiday destination to help an adjacent hotel meet more demand for rooms.
Golf club plans to build a solar farm 0
A golf club in the West Midlands plans to apply for planning permission to build a solar farm which should help it achieve ‘Net Zero’ by 2030.
Topgolf acquires BigShots for £24 million 0
In one of the biggest golfing acquisitions in recent years, Topgolf has acquired BigShots Golf for nearly £24 million.
UGolf and Nexxchange form major European partnership 0
The largest golf course operator in Europe has partnered with leading software provider Nexxchange.
