Scottish Golf plans to create women’s and girls’ posts 0
Scottish Golf has said it is aiming for 30,000 women to be members of its affiliated golf clubs by 2027 – a rise of 15 percent in just four years.
Q1 sees participation fall 1
Golf participation in England, Scotland and Wales for the first quarter of 2024 was slightly down compared with the previous two years.
Meet the general manager: Barry Forster 1
From Enmore Park Golf Club in Somerset, general manager Barry Forster talks about his role, managing his time, increasing the profitability of the pro shop and how TGI Golf has helped him and the club.
Tips for golf clubs looking to secure funding 0
Funders are increasingly eager to invest in projects that promote sustainability, writes Golf Finance.
What is a settlement agreement? 0
Carolyne Wahlen from Golf HR explains what a ‘settlement agreement’ is and when an employer should consider using one, if it is planning on making an employee redundant.
GPS-guided sprayers reduce the risk of human error 1
Accurate spraying saves money. Golf course managers are always looking for products and equipment to improve playing conditions, conserve resources and save money, and that’s where Smithco can help.
Golf club agrees to make changes following tragic accident 0
A leading Scottish golf club has agreed to make a number of changes, including the removal of a hedge, after an 11-year-old boy was tragically killed on a nearby road.
“We have already closed 29 days this year” 7
Golf clubs in the UK and Ireland have had a difficult start to the golfing season due to constant wet weather, as the last month was the sixth wettest April since records began.
Club membership increased in England in 2023 0
The chief executive of England Golf has revealed club membership in 2023 increased slightly from the previous year.
GolfSixes returns for 2024 0
The GolfSixes League has resumed for 2024.
How installing EV charge points can spark higher profits 0
Daniel Lessiter, Head of Business Partnerships at charge point operator Believ, explains how installing Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points can spark higher profits while benefitting members.
Exploring the impact of dollar spot on golf courses 0
Dollar spot is a relatively new disease to the UK and in 2023 we saw the largest outbreak we have seen on our shores.
The PGA supports Prostate Cancer UK 0
The PGA is strengthening its support for Prostate Cancer UK’s Big Golf Race with the aim to get more than 100 members pledging a free multi-round fourball so golfers can conquer a challenge at their club.
Toro’s MVP kits are 10% off this month 0
Reesink Turfcare is once again supporting customers with discounts on genuine Toro parts. This time it’s the multi-purpose, multi-value MVP kits which are benefitting from 10 percent off in May.
Here’s three important trends in the UK golf industry from the last month 0
From the growth of modern driving ranges to clubs marketing themselves as healthcare locations, we look at developments as the golf season is now in full swing.
Club membership concern over Ireland’s Independent Golfer scheme 10
The manager of one of Ireland’s greatest golf venues has called for an “informed discussion” with clubs on Golf Ireland’s proposed ‘Independent Golfer’ scheme, adding that it could threaten club memberships.
Meldrum House sold to Apex Hotels 0
Meldrum House Country Hotel and Golf Course in Aberdeenshire has been bought by Edinburgh-based Apex Hotels for an undisclosed sum.
Meet the main men at Heritage Golf Club: Jonathan Menteath and Blair Harvey 1
Jonathan Menteath, the general manager of Heritage Golf Club, Mauritius, and Blair Harvey, the venue’s director of sales – golf, discuss the incredible facility they work at.
A lot done, more to do 0
While women’s golf participation has surged – in the UK and the US – in the last four years, Kiran Kanwar believes that clubs can still attract and retain many more female golfers.
Toro launches the new TransPro 648 0
There’s good news for owners of the popular Toro ProCore 648 or 648s aerators, there’s now an easy transport option for this essential bit of kit.
Macclesfield Golf Club invests in AIR-EZE 0
Amidst the rolling greens of Macclesfield Golf Club, an equipment-driven revolution has taken place. With a recent upgrade to its golf club facilities, Macclesfield unveils a new era in golfing excellence.
Yamaha launches partnership with Leading Courses 0
Yamaha Motor Europe and Leading Courses have announced a new partnership with the golf car manufacturer sponsoring the ‘Best Facilities’ category of Leading Courses’ golfers’ choice rankings.
Members of Gloucestershire club take legal action over holes reduction 0
Several members of a golf club in Gloucestershire have taken legal action against their own venue over a reduction in the number of holes from 18 to nine.
Scottish Golf proposing new affiliation fee rise 6
Scottish Golf is proposing to raise the affiliation fees every member of an affiliated Scottish golf club pays from £14.50 per year to £17.50 per year.
The Club Company converts driving ranges into entertainment centres 2
The Club Company, which runs 16 golf clubs in the UK, has converted the driving ranges of eight of them into entertainment centres.
The biodiversity management plan at Canterbury Golf Club 1
A retired landscape architect used lockdowns in 2020 as an opportunity to map Canterbury Golf Club, which led to government funding to action a biodiversity management plan.
The locker room refurbishment at Crieff Golf Club 0
The club has carried out a number of development projects in recent years and at the end of 2023, it was the turn of the locker rooms to undergo a comprehensive upgrade, funded by Golf Finance.
