Meet the PGA pro: Michael Vandenberg 0
The Michael Vandenberg Golf Academy at Rochford Hundred Golf Club provides customers with an exceptional retail experience. Here, he explains how he makes profits in an increasingly challenging market.
Club profile: Cotswold Hills Golf Club 3
Set in an area of natural beauty among rolling hills between Cheltenham and Gloucester, Cotswold Hills Golf Club enjoys an attractive setting with a top quality course to match.
In their own words: Steve Mona 0
The chief executive of the World Golf Foundation (WGF) talks about the latest political and research developments that have been showing the health benefits of playing the game.
What should my golf club sign before entering into a contract? 0
Entering into a contract with a third party is a regular necessity for all golf clubs, but often something goes wrong and the club wishes the contract had been worded differently.
Moor Park to focus on being a private members’ club again 10
A world-famous golf club that had pursued revenue streams in addition to golf, such as weddings, has decided to focus on its golf offering to members instead as it moves forward.
Golf in Derbyshire bloomed in 2018 0
The Derbyshire Golf Development Group has revealed it had a very successful 2018, in which it introduced 2,806 new people to the game.
Donald Steel designed Scottish course closes down 4
Brunston Castle Golf Club in Scotland has reportedly closed with almost immediate effect due to unforeseen circumstances.
Meet the golf club manager: David Moon 2
The golf manager at St Mellion International Resort in Cornwall is celebrating an astonishing 25 years at the club. He explains how he has done this and what he has learnt along the way.
In their own words: Andrew McKinlay 2
Writing exclusively for The Golf Business, the CEO of Scottish Golf previews the likely changes to the game that will take place this year.
Escaped rhea to stay at golf club where it has become a ‘star’ 0
A six-feet-tall flightless bird that has roamed a Worcestershire golf course for the last three months is set to stay there because it has become so popular with the club’s staff and members.
Should we lease golf course machinery? 0
Because golf clubs can spread the VAT element over their monthly lease payments, Golf Finance certainly thinks so.
18-exhibitor scorecard challenge to run at BTME 0
Eighteen exhibitors including The Golf Business and EcoBunker are running a ‘scorecard challenge’ at BTME in Harrogate next week.
Paul McGinley: Golf needs two sets of rules 6
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.
Guernsey golf resort sold to Hargreaves Lansdown co-founder 0
La Grande Mare Hotel Golf & Country Club in Guernsey has been sold to an investment firm.
The (new) Rules of Golf: The essentials 1
Shona McRae, Assistant Director – Rules, The R&A, looks at the essentials that every golfer should know about the new rules.
Durham golf club becomes first to renew GolfMark award 3
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.
The government now knows that golf is good for you 1
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.
In their own words: Keith Pelley 1
Writing exclusively for The Golf Business, the CEO of the European Tour reviews an incredible 2018.
Alternative ways to improve the air, light and nutrition on your golf course 0
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.
‘Training trailblazer’ Clive Pinnock passes away 0
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.
This woman has gone from golf beginner to club captain in five years 2
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.
Cherry Burton Golf Club sold to Aureus Leisure 0
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.
Club votes to change 18-hole layout to two loops of nine holes 8
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.
The top golf themed slot games 1
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.
Here’s the top 3 things I learnt about the industry in December 2
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.
Prince’s Golf Club launches junior foundation 0
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.
Bigbury Golf Club receives GolfMark award 0
Bigbury Golf Club in Devon has received the GolfMark award.
