Meet the golf course manager: Richard Mullen 0
The course manager at Banchory Golf Club in Aberdeenshire explains why the venue is an ecological haven that is rightfully being recognised for environmental best practice.
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English golf clubs have seen 20,000 new members since May 14
The CEO of England Golf has revealed that English golf clubs have collectively seen 20,000 new members join them in the three months since most venues reopened.
Irish golf clubs predicting huge drop in green fee income this year 2
Two major Irish golf clubs are predicting that green fee losses caused by Covid-19 will run into millions of pounds between them just for 2020.
Meet the golf club manager: David Brodie 4
Panmure GC is one of the oldest golf clubs in the world. Its manager only took over last year – here he talks us through what’s been going on, from introducing new technology to surviving the lockdown.
‘Busiest six months ever’ for golf club legal advisor 0
A national legal advisor to golf clubs says it has worked with a record number of venues since the pandemic started.
Golfer plays 3 18-hole championship courses in less than 3 hours 1
A golfer nicknamed ‘The Iron Golfer’ has, incredibly, played three different 18-hole golf courses, at three different golf clubs, in less than three hours – and the time includes him running to each venue.
More than a third of golf clubs have cash flow issues despite current boom 8
A new survey of UK private members’ golf clubs finds 37 percent have cash flow issues despite the recent boom in demand to play the game, and some may close down in 2021 as a result.
World Handicap System: Your questions answered 29
A number of golf club managers have sent in questions to us about the new World Handicap System – and here to answer them is Gemma Hunter, head of Handicapping & Course Rating for England Golf.
The Covid-friendly ‘menu app’ that Pine Ridge GC is using 1
Pine Ridge Golf Club has introduced a system where golfers can order food at the tap of a button while on the course or driving range – and it’s proving to be particularly popular because of social distancing.
‘Since reopening new attitudes and behaviours are evident’ 3
Elaine McBride, General Manager of The North Berwick Golf Club, reveals how the pandemic affected the historic club and how post lockdown provides an opportunity to commence a very different journey.
Britain’s youngest golf club manager named as Ben Slater 16
A 22-year-old man is believed to be Britain’s youngest golf club manager today – and possibly ever.
Two golf clubs are hoping to downsize from 18 holes to nine 1
Two English golf clubs are currently going through the process of trying to downsize from 18 holes to nine in a bid to secure their futures.
Golf club charged £24,000 in ‘hidden’ energy fees 0
Energy regulator Ofgem has cited a golf club that was charged £24,000 in ‘hidden’ commission to a broker, and has used the example to propose a change to how the energy industry operates.
Here’s three top trends from the UK golf industry in July 1
From the continuation in the surge of demand to play golf to concerns about a second wave, The Golf Business editor Alistair Dunsmuir looks at the UK golf industry in July 2020.
Golf club goes back into lockdown just three weeks after reopening 2
A golf club in Staffordshire has temporarily closed after a member tested positive for coronavirus – just 20 days after it had reopened due to the lockdown.
Golf club installs sanitiser station next to every green for flags to rest on 4
A Lancashire golf club has installed a sanitiser station next to every green on its course so that golfers can have the option of taking out the flag.
Golf clubs set to rebound from lockdown’s financial hit 1
The chief executive of Golf Ireland has said golf clubs have much to be optimistic about – just four months after many feared for their future due to the coronavirus lockdown.
Golf resorts are marketing for ‘staycation’ customers 1
A number of UK golf resorts, which traditionally market to foreign visitors, believe their customers for at least the next 12 months will predominantly be UK-based.
Toro launches two finance deals for golf clubs 0
Golf course machinery supplier Toro has launched two new ‘cashflow friendly’ finance schemes designed to support customers this year and beyond.
Legal advice for golf clubs on returning to work 1
As clubhouses, bars and restaurants open up again after the shutdown, the NGCAA looks at some of the legal obligations placed upon golf club managers at this particularly trying time.
Kingsbarns and St Andrews to reopen on the same day 1
Kingsbarns Golf Links and St Andrews Old Course Hotel, Resort and Spa have announced they will both reopen on the same day – August 1.
How to practice golf at home 0
To keep your game sharp, here, The Belfry’s Director of Golf, Chris Reeve, shares his top tips on golf training at home.
Golf club owner calls for courses to remain open if there’s a second wave 6
The owner of a golf club that nearly closed down for good because of the coronavirus lockdown has asked England Golf to help ensure golf courses remain open if there is a second wave of infections.
Scottish club expected to post large financial loss 4
A major Scottish golf club is set to post a six-figure financial loss due to Covid-19.
Every English golf club can now apply for a £10k grant 3
Every golf club affiliated to England Golf can now apply for a Covid-19 grant of up to £10,000.
Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 0
As the Covid-19 restrictions continue to ease, the National Golf Clubs Advisory Association looks at the changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) relating to furlough that will operate from July 1, 2020 to October 31, 2020.
Bucks club sees record visitor bookings 2
A golf club in Buckinghamshire has reported that its online visitor bookings in June 2020 were up a staggering 1,335 percent compared with June 2019.
