The golf courses receiving environmental recognition 2
A number of golf courses around the world have achieved environmental accreditation in recent weeks. Here, we look at some of those clubs and the sustainability measures they have brought in.
Club profile: Abbey Hill Golf Centre 0
Abbey Hill has spent £350,000 on significant interior improvements to its clubhouse – and this is only part of an investment project that has seen £1 million spent on the venue in the last 12 months.
Orsett Golf Club opts for Reesink’s lease hire model 0
A near 125-year history isn’t stopping Orsett Golf Club from eagerly looking towards the future.
Get Golfing acquires its 12th golf club 2
A charity that runs golf clubs has taken over its 12th venue in five years.
Golf course proposed for former mine in Fife 0
A former colliery in Fife could be turned into a golf resort featuring a hotel, holiday park and housing.
Here’s three developments from the last month that reveal a lot about the state of the golf industry 0
From mixed financial performances in the golf club industry to the unwelcome return of trophy thefts, here’s a look at some key trends from the last few weeks.
Meet the head of agronomy in Europe at The R&A: Paul Woodham 0
The new head of agronomy in Europe at The R&A talks to George Stead about the importance of sustainability in golf course maintenance and how it’s possible to achieve this.
“Golf is what keeps us going!” 8
Twice a week this summer a fourball met to play at their local club in Cumbria. And, given that the youngest of the quartet was 86, and two are in their 90s, they are evidence that the sport can help people live longer lives.
Why contracts are most likely to land you in hot water (and a tribunal) 0
From a failure to issue a contract to not knowing legal changes that they must stipulate, there are many mistakes golf clubs can and do make in this area. Golf HR’s Carolyne Wahlen details key measures to follow.
Why it pays to receive expert financial advice 6
A member with a little knowledge about their lawn shouldn’t advise the course manager – and one with a little finance knowledge shouldn’t advise the club on major purchases, writes Golf Finance’s Malcolm Pennycott.
Kilspindie Golf Club acquires Reelmaster 3550-D thanks to Reesink ReeOwn 0
Kilspindie Golf Club has its hands on a new used Reelmaster 3550-D as part of Reesink’s ReeOwn scheme that refurbishes and rehomes preloved Toro equipment.
The winners of this year’s World Golf Awards 0
Featuring venues such as Apes Hill Barbados, Terras da Comporta, Quinta do Lago, La Hacienda Links Golf Resort and Costa Navarino, here are some of the winners at the World Golf Awards in Abu Dhabi.
Two prestigious Surrey clubs are victims of burglaries 3
Two prestigious golf clubs, which both counted Winston Churchill as a member, have experienced burglaries recently, with one of them seeing £90,000-worth of its trophies stolen.
Vandals destroy range technology at Essex golf club 4
A golf club in Essex has suffered tens of thousands of pounds-worth of damage after vandals broke in and smashed up its driving range technology.
Plan ahead for your retail business and reap the rewards in 2024 0
Ian Melham, Head of Membership Services, Foremost Golf, offers advice on planning ahead for 2024.
SALTEX takes place on 1-2 November in Birmingham 0
SALTEX is Europe’s largest and leading sports turf, amenities and landscaping trade exhibition, and will be held at Birmingham NEC on 1-2 November 2023.
Saltex preview: Kubota 0
Visitors to SALTEX 2023 will be the first to see the latest in the electric offering from Kubota UK, as stand C070 provides the European launch platform for the next addition to the eco-friendly line-up.
Saltex preview: Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) 0
Leading the way in the amenity and grounds management market, the OAS team will be available on stands G060 and G057, offering turf management solutions for all grounds managers and greenkeepers alike.
Saltex preview: Reesink UK 0
With a power source for the future, the Groundsmaster e3200 is Toro’s first all-electric outfront rotary mower – and it debuts at SALTEX 2023 on the Reesink UK stand.
Turnaround for Durham golf and country club 0
A golf and country club in Durham that was struggling this time last year is now investing significantly in itself.
Welsh golf club plans major expansion 0
A golf club in Wales hopes to almost triple the size of its driving range and build a new building to contain a pro shop and refreshment facilities.
2023 is set for record golf participation year 4
This year is set to break last year’s record for the highest number of rounds of golf played by members of clubs in the UK and Ireland in history.
Do we need to invest in a modern driving range? 5
Should your golf club risk alienating existing, older, members, by converting the driving range into an entertainment centre that would probably attract younger people? Or could there be a middle way?
A monthly membership payment option for golf clubs 3
An in-depth look at GolfClubSubs.
Meet the head professional: James Erskine 5
The head professional Dumfries & County Golf Club, James Erskine, talks about swing studios, introducing the game to thousands of children and how TGI Golf has helped his business for several years.
Origin Amenity Solutions expands its research team 0
Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) has announced the expansion of the Origin Turf Science and Technology Centre team and the promotion of one of its key people.
Ormskirk and Farleigh win student awards 0
The winner of the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award has been named as Michael Russell, assistant greenkeeper at Ormskirk Golf Club in West Lancashire.
