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Meet the captain of the PGA, David Scott
The current captain of the PGA, David Scott, is the general manager of Dumbarnie Links in Scotland, widely considered one of the world’s leading new courses. Here he talks about the five years since the venue opened and how he uses golf to help soldiers suffering with PTSD.
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Here’s three golf industry developments from the final month of 2025
From Royal Dornoch’s spectacular new clubhouse to concerns about the impact the cost of living crisis is having on the golf industry, 2025 ended with another month of contrasting stories.
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Peak condition
Brothers Andrea and Francesco Scrofani, along with Mario Paoluzi, own Picciolo Etna Golf Resort, a golf course that lies on the slopes of Mount Etna in Italy. They’re investing £14 million in the resort, which they talk about here.
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Hayling Golf Club survives tidal event
A links golf club on the south coast in Hampshire has survived an unprecedented tidal event.
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Golf Finance and SYNLawn UK announce partnership
Golf Finance, a company that supports the golf market with finance solutions spanning course machinery, launch technology, irrigation, building development and premium surfacing, has formed a partnership with SYNLawn UK, a leading supplier of sustainable artificial turf solutions.
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Abbey Hill GC deepens sustainability drive with community-focused environmental initiatives
Abbey Hill Golf Centre has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through a series of new initiatives that connect the club more closely with the Milton Keynes community.
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Sussex club told to close to make way for 3,000 homes
A golf club in Sussex has been told it must close in what would be its centenary year to make way for 3,000 homes.
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Old Thorns to become UK’s first Mövenpick venue
Old Thorns Hotel & Resort, which was acquired earlier this year by a Dubai-based group, is to undergo a major renovation and change its name.
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Meet the director of golf: Callum Nicol
Fairmont St Andrews’ director of golf, Callum Nicol, explains how the resort is evolving with shifting golfer demographics, new technology and the rise of content-driven travel.
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Cost of living crisis is really hurting golf clubs
A survey of UK golf club members has found a significant number might not renew in 2026 while an industry expert warns that more clubs will close because costs are too high.
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Meet the head professional:Â Jamie Carney
At Robinhood Golf Club in Solihull, head professional Jamie Carney has built more than just a thriving golf business — he’s created a family enterprise rooted in hard work, trust and togetherness.
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Jordan Fairweather named new manager of Pravets
Jordan Fairweather has been named as the new general manager of Pravets Golf Club in Bulgaria.
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The Duke’s joins St Andrews Links Trust and is renamed
St Andrews Links Trust is to add an eighth golf course to the ‘Home of Golf’ following an historic agreement to take over The Duke’s Course, which will be renamed.Â
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Prince’s named England’s golf course of 2025
Prince’s Golf Club in Kent has been crowned ‘England: Golf Course of the Year’ at the 2025 Golf Course Awards.
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Royal Dornoch appoints Scott Sellars to new role of head of golf
Royal Dornoch has appointed Scott Sellars to the newly created role of head of golf. Â
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Turn your retail data into growth for 2026
By Ian Melham, Head of Membership Services, Foremost Golf.




