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Meet the golf club manager: Anthony Tarchetti
The general manager of Chart Hills Golf Club in Kent, Anthony Tarchetti, talks about the major transformations the venue has seen in the last six years, which means, for example, it now offers year-round golf on firm, consistent fairways.
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Alan Oliver: What golf clubs can learn from top golfers
The secretary at Silloth on Solway GC in Cumbria says how top golfers prepare for tournaments is a good model for how golf clubs can market themselves better.
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Golf club’s future thrown into doubt following new housebuilding plan
A golf club that was saved earlier this year, when plans to build 300 homes on it were thrown out by a government inspector, is facing an uncertain future again.
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Mixed golf event will ‘lead to more interest in women’s golf’
The European Tour and Ladies European Tour’s 2020 mixed event in which men and women will go head-to-head on the same course will boost interest in women’s golf, according to new research.
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Meet the PGA pro: Scotscraig GC’s Craig Mackie
Craig talks about managing stock in the shop, introducing the game to local school children and the success he’s had at attracting women to the venue.
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Biral’s lightning warning system now distributed by Reesink Turfcare
Reesink Turfcare has expanded its range to include the BTD-200 lightning warning system from meteorological equipment specialists Biral.
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Dubai tournament puts spotlight on the Middle East’s golfing credentials
It seems like sport has gone from strength to strength in the UAE and the Middle East in general in recent years.
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Here’s the top three golf industry developments from November 2019
More golf clubs closed down in November – but the relatively small numbers that have gone, plus positive data from many other venues, suggests the industry is actually performing well at the moment.
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How does the prize money in golf compare to gambling disciplines?
Within the world of professional sports, the prize money is continuing to rise as it reaches new, record-breaking heights.
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Three more golf clubs to close down
Another three golf clubs, one in Scotland, one in Yorkshire and one in Norfolk, have announced they will close down by the end of this year.
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Another three golf courses suffer extreme vandalism
At least three more golf courses have reported cases of extreme vandalism in the last few days – as these shocking images can testify.
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Golf operator sees business grow by 50% in last year
An operator of two Scottish golf clubs has said its business has grown by more than 50 per cent in the current financial year.
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Can our club ban golf buggies?
In its latest article offering legal advice to golf clubs, the National Golf Clubs’ Advisory Association (NGCAA) details the legal obligations on clubs as far as implementing buggy restrictions are concerned.
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Fears for Irish clubs as bank sells off their debts
An Irish golf club has closed down after its debt – valued at more than £1.1 million – was sold by a bank to a fund.
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Adventure golf concept for adults and students to be launched
An adventure golf concept that will be marketed to adults rather than children or families is set to be launched at several venues in the next few months.
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Golfer sues club for revoking international membership amid reports that he was playing ’30 times a year’
A golfer is taking legal action against an exclusive club after it revoked his cheaper international membership because he was playing more than 30 rounds a year.