The biodiversity management plan at Canterbury Golf Club 0
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 Club Company converts driving ranges into entertainment centres 0
The Club Company, which runs 16 golf clubs in the UK, has converted the driving ranges of eight of them into entertainment centres.
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.
Guardians of the resource: Toro irrigation and Reesink Hydro-Scapes 0
If every golf course across the globe used the exact and right amount of water through precision irrigation, an eye-watering amount could be saved.
How the pro shop and club can work together for membership retention 0
Stuart Kerr, Business Development Consultant at Foremost Golf, discusses the importance of the professional shop and golf club working together to optimise membership retention.
Kubota introduces the FC3-221E 0
Kubota is broadening its FC mower range by introducing the FC3-221E, a smaller, agile and adaptable centre-collect machine ideal for various applications.
St Andrews Links Trust acquires farmland in coastal erosion battle 0
St Andrews Links Trust has acquired land from a nearby farm as part of coastal management activity to protect and maintain the future of the links.
Mytime Active launches ‘wellbeing hubs’ at its golf clubs 0
Golf club operator Mytime Active has launched ‘wellbeing hubs’ at two of its golf clubs to benefit their local communities.
Exclusive Queenwood experiencing a ‘rebellion’ 2
One of the most exclusive golf clubs in the world, Queenwood in Surrey, is experiencing a rebellion featuring extremely wealthy members, reports the Sunday Times.
Club fined £10k for not issuing legal proceedings against phone mast company 0
In a case unique to the golf industry, a golf club has been fined £10,000 for not instigating legal proceedings against a telecommunications company that had a phone mast housed on its land.
“We are always looking at ways to add value to stay ahead of the competition” 0
Gavin Abson, the head golf professional at The West Lancashire Golf Club, discusses the benefits of having assistants, reaching out to the local community and why TGI Golf has helped his business flourish.
Mental health: what you should do, what you must do and what you can’t do… 0
Carolyne Wahlen from Golf HR explains to employers what they are legally meant to do if a team member is experiencing mental ill health.
John Deere offers opportunities for ex armed forces 0
A former serviceman who started a new career as a technician working on machinery for groundscare professionals says the sector offers huge opportunities for those resettling after life in the armed forces.
The Toro Reelmaster 5010-H is given a comprehensive upgrade 0
New for this year, the industry’s first and only fairway mower with a true hybrid drive system, the Toro Reelmaster 5010-H, has been given a comprehensive upgrade.
Golf Pride unveils the 2024 Honorary Starter grip 0
Golf Pride was in the hands of at least 80 percent of the players in Augusta at this year’s Masters.
Increase revenue with CardsSafe 0
The CardsSafe system is a cost-effective technology specifically designed to securely retain customer credit, debit and ID cards while customers run tabs or hire a product or service.
Second Ayrshire club in a year closes 0
A golf club has closed down in Ayrshire – the second to do so in just over a year.
Adele McLean named as new managing director of TGI 8
Adele McLean takes over from Eddie Reid as managing director of major golf retail services group, TGI Golf Partnership.
Two golf clubs in Bournemouth report shocking vandalism 7
Two golf clubs in Bournemouth have reported that vandals have attacked parts of their courses.
Food for thought (part two) 0
Here’s a look at the advice F&B expert Steven Brown provides to golf clubs on all areas of their operations, to make their bars and restaurants more profitable.
Meet Your Golf Travel’s product and contracting manager: Tony Roche 0
Two years ago we profiled Tony Roche, then manager of The Warwickshire, about his job. Today he’s the product manager at Your Golf Travel. We asked him about his change in career and what his new job entails.
Melanoma Fund launches scheme for golf clubs 0
As part of the Slip! Slap! Swing! campaign, the Melanoma Fund in launching a sponsored sunboard scheme to get free sunscreen dispensers into 100 golf clubs to benefit the wellbeing of members and greenkeepers.
Walmley Golf Academy builds facility for people with disabilities 0
Walmley Golf Academy & Foundation CIC called on Huxley Golf to help the team realise an industry first: a fully inclusive teaching facility that could equally support people with disabilities and able-bodied players.
Entries now open for Toro Student Awards 0
Entries for the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards 2024, the industry’s most recognisable and longest standing awards for student greenkeepers, are now open.
Forthview Golf Range sees 600% increase in five years 0
Forthview Golf Range in Falkirk has said it has experienced a colossal 600 percent growth since the implementation of Toptracer technology five years ago.
More clubs entering into reciprocal partnerships with each other 0
Four golf clubs in Ireland have renewed a reciprocal partnership to offer more advantages and value to their club members, while three clubs in Kent have created a joint marketing initiative.
Clubs closed more for than twice as normal due to winter weather 5
Record rainfall and high winds over the last six months has seen ‘unprecedented’ course closures and one club even fearing for its future.
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