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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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Royal Norwich’s manager: Golf clubs need to diversify
The manager of the first royal golf club in the world to relocate has said that golf alone may no longer be sufficient for most clubs to maintain a sustainable business.
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In their own words: Keith Pelley
The chief executive of the European Tour talks about the measures the organisation is bringing in to combat slow play.
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Here’s the European Tour’s four-point plan to tackle slow play
The European Tour has come up with an action plan that focuses on regulation, education, innovation and field size reduction where appropriate, to tackle the issue of slow play.
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Will Europe’s Solheim Cup success lead to more women playing golf?
Europe’s victory in The Solheim Cup may boost female participation – but some clubs have been experiencing this anyway thanks to golf clinics with female tour players, free group lessons and free golfing equipment.
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Club profile: Aylesbury Vale Golf Club
The 30-year-old Bedfordshire golf club recently replaced its tired-looking metal lockers with modern wooden ones – and the results have been so successful that there’s now a waiting list for them.
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Golf club members and staff offered 50% off wine and spirits show
Every reader of The Golf Business can attend The Wine Show Chelsea in London for 50% off the ticket price.
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Whisky: Debunking the common myths
In some parts of the world, whisky is the only drink that the locals touch. While this isn’t constant in every destination, there’s no doubt that this is a beverage which has grown significantly over the last few years.
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Pennard and Cambridge Meridian sign up to direct debit system
Pennard Golf Club in Swansea and Cambridge Meridian in England have both signed up to GolfClubSubs.com’s innovative online direct debit system that’s tailor-made for pay-monthly golf memberships.
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Meet the head greenkeeper: Gary Barnfield
Oswestry Golf Club is known for its all-year-round play. We speak to Gary about how that is achieved – in particular via the irrigation system the club uses and how his team has tackled the problem of worm casts.
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93-year-old Surrey golf club closes down
The historic, municipal nine-hole Moore Place Golf Club in Surrey has closed suddenly and unexpectedly, according to reports.
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Lincolnshire golf club secures its future
A golf club and hotel in Lincolnshire has had an uncertain future secured and jobs have been saved after a pre-pack administration sale was agreed.
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PGA pro to cycle with clubs to 14 UK venues and then play each course
A PGA professional is aiming to complete a 10-day golfing challenge involving cycling to all 14 Open Championship venues – with his clubs on his back – and playing a full 18 holes on each course.
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Larger hole format led to significant revenue increase for Surrey golf club
Thames Ditton and Esher Golf Club’s partnership with 1PUTT, which provides an alternative golfing experience featuring larger holes, has been a revenue-generating success.
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How the PGA Tour can expand its audience
The PGA Tour isn’t exactly hurting for popularity, with plenty of dedicated golf fanatics tuning in regularly from around the world.
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Hornsea duo win inaugural PING Pairs title powered by HowDidiDo
The inaugural PING Pairs title – powered by HowDidiDo – was secured by a duo from Hornsea GC, in Yorkshire … by the narrow margin of just one point.