Should we lease golf course machinery?

Should we lease golf course machinery? 0

🕔11:05, 11.Jan 2019

Because golf clubs can spread the VAT element over their monthly lease payments, Golf Finance certainly thinks so.

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18-exhibitor scorecard challenge to run at BTME

18-exhibitor scorecard challenge to run at BTME 0

🕔07:50, 11.Jan 2019

Eighteen exhibitors including The Golf Business and EcoBunker are running a ‘scorecard challenge’ at BTME in Harrogate next week.

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Paul McGinley: Golf needs two sets of rules

Paul McGinley: Golf needs two sets of rules 6

🕔04:48, 9.Jan 2019

The captain of Europe’s successful 2014 Ryder Cup team, Paul McGinley, has called for two sets of rules of golf – one for professionals and for amateurs – in a bid to boost participation in the game.

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Guernsey golf resort sold to Hargreaves Lansdown co-founder

Guernsey golf resort sold to Hargreaves Lansdown co-founder 0

🕔12:22, 8.Jan 2019

La Grande Mare Hotel Golf & Country Club in Guernsey has been sold to an investment firm.

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The (new) Rules of Golf: The essentials

The (new) Rules of Golf: The essentials 1

🕔18:45, 7.Jan 2019

Shona McRae, Assistant Director – Rules, The R&A, looks at the essentials that every golfer should know about the new rules.

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Durham golf club becomes first to renew GolfMark award

Durham golf club becomes first to renew GolfMark award 3

🕔12:40, 7.Jan 2019

A golf club in Durham has become the first in England to renew its GolfMark Award – an official seal of approval for its work to grow the game.

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The government now knows that golf is good for you

The government now knows that golf is good for you 1 Updated

🕔11:09, 6.Jan 2019

A project that was set up to study the health benefits of playing golf has delivered such compelling conclusions that the UK government is showing interest – and this could have a huge impact on participation figures.

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In their own words: Keith Pelley

In their own words: Keith Pelley 1

🕔09:45, 6.Jan 2019

Writing exclusively for The Golf Business, the CEO of the European Tour reviews an incredible 2018.

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Alternative ways to improve the air, light and nutrition on your golf course

Alternative ways to improve the air, light and nutrition on your golf course 0

🕔16:38, 5.Jan 2019

Enhancing a golf course when legal and financial issues impact on the use of chemicals is not easy for a greenkeeper. There are, though, alternative products that get to the root of the matter.

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‘Training trailblazer’ Clive Pinnock passes away

‘Training trailblazer’ Clive Pinnock passes away 0

🕔16:45, 4.Jan 2019

Clive Pinnock, Reesink’s training ambassador who worked for the company for 34 years before retiring in spring 2018, has sadly passed away following a short battle with cancer.

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This woman has gone from golf beginner to club captain in five years

This woman has gone from golf beginner to club captain in five years 2

🕔07:16, 1.Jan 2019

A golfer has become the lady captain of Wales Golf’s 2013 ‘golf club of the year’ – even though she only started playing golf for the first time in that year.

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Cherry Burton Golf Club sold to Aureus Leisure

Cherry Burton Golf Club sold to Aureus Leisure 0

🕔06:06, 1.Jan 2019

Cherry Burton Golf Club in Yorkshire has been sold to Aureus Leisure, the owner of a number of leisure sites including The Hawthorns Holiday Park and the Sandy Beaches Caravan Site. 

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Club votes to change 18-hole layout to two loops of nine holes

Club votes to change 18-hole layout to two loops of nine holes 8

🕔05:32, 1.Jan 2019

Following a successful trial, a Scottish golf club’s members have voted overwhelmingly to change the course from an 18-hole venue to two distinct loops of nine holes.

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The top golf themed slot games

The top golf themed slot games 1

🕔03:16, 1.Jan 2019

Thanks to the likes of Nick Faldo and Rory McIlroy, golf has grown in popularity over the years which has led to software companies creating golf-themed slots for the masses.

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Here’s the top 3 things I learnt about the industry in December

Here’s the top 3 things I learnt about the industry in December 2 Updated

🕔16:11, 31.Dec 2018

From the stress that impacts greenkeepers to the growing trend of offering two distinct loops of nine holes rather than 18 holes, The Golf Business editor Alistair Dunsmuir reviews the final month of 2018.

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Prince’s Golf Club launches junior foundation

Prince’s Golf Club launches junior foundation 0 Updated

🕔09:10, 30.Dec 2018

Prince’s Golf Club in Kent has launched a junior foundation with the aim of bringing through the next generation of local golfing talent to elite and professional level.

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Bigbury Golf Club receives GolfMark award

Bigbury Golf Club receives GolfMark award 0 Updated

🕔12:06, 29.Dec 2018

Bigbury Golf Club in Devon has received the GolfMark award.

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Owner says golf clubs will ignore new CONGU ruling

Owner says golf clubs will ignore new CONGU ruling 16

🕔03:18, 27.Dec 2018

The owner of a golf club in southern England has said ‘pretty much all’ golf clubs will ignore a new directive that the ‘drop where lost’ golf rule should not be permitted in club competitions.

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Crowdfunding page set up for Machrihanish Golf Club steward

Crowdfunding page set up for Machrihanish Golf Club steward 0

🕔04:45, 21.Dec 2018

A crowdfunding page has been created for the steward who lived at Machrihanish Golf Club’s clubhouse, after the building was destroyed by a huge fire.

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Scottish club sees membership increase following family-friendly approach

Scottish club sees membership increase following family-friendly approach 6 Updated

🕔05:22, 18.Dec 2018

An historic Scottish golf club has reported that its membership figures across male, female, junior and youth categories all rose in 2018.

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Two Scottish golf clubs agree to merge

Two Scottish golf clubs agree to merge 1

🕔17:03, 17.Dec 2018

Two historic Scottish golf clubs have agreed to merge with each other in response to their respective dwindling memberships.

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Mental health charity built flood defence at golf club

Mental health charity built flood defence at golf club 0

🕔13:11, 17.Dec 2018

A mental health charity that provides horticultural training has helped to create an environmentally-friendly flood defence to protect Rothbury Golf Club in Northumberland.

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Meet the PGA pro: Gordon Cattrell

Meet the PGA pro: Gordon Cattrell 1 Updated

🕔10:19, 17.Dec 2018

Gordon is the head PGA professional at Middlesbrough Golf Club. He talks about his approach to controlling stock in the pro shop and why more pros are investing in high-end technology.

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124-year-old Lincolnshire golf club closes with immediate effect

124-year-old Lincolnshire golf club closes with immediate effect 1

🕔20:17, 15.Dec 2018

A Lincolnshire golf club that was due to celebrate its 125th anniversary next year has closed down with immediate effect – at least the seventh golf facility to do so in the last seven weeks.

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Club profile: Pyle & Kenfig Golf Club

Club profile: Pyle & Kenfig Golf Club 0 Updated

🕔19:12, 15.Dec 2018

The Welsh venue has invested in a new irrigation system, enhanced its practice facilities and improved its men’s and ladies’ changing rooms, and is reaching out to women, children and people with disabilities.

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Golf club ordered to pay £10k after employee suffers burns

Golf club ordered to pay £10k after employee suffers burns 0

🕔15:34, 14.Dec 2018

Golf clubs have been warned that they should take seriously the health and safety of their staff after a Kent venue was ordered to pay more than £10,000 after an employee suffered burns.

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The manager’s office: Alan Oliver

The manager’s office: Alan Oliver 1 Updated

🕔14:25, 14.Dec 2018

The club secretary at Silloth on Solway Golf Club in Cumbria says selling television rights to tournaments to certain broadcasters may make financial sense – but at what cost to the game?

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