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Foxhills’ director of golf Sean Graham on managing 6,000 members and £2m course upgrades
Foxhills’ director of golf Sean Graham discusses the club’s landmark 50th anniversary, the £2 million renovation of the Longcross Course and how a relentless focus on family-centric investment has built a thriving community of nearly 6,000 members in Surrey.
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“Demand from new golfers” sees retail sales soar
Retailer American Golf has said that the surge in participation in the UK over the last two years resulted in a huge rise in sales over the Christmas period.
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Ambitious plans for new St Andrews resort halted amid legal battle
While the ‘home of golf’ continues to be adored by players and spectators alike, ambitious plans for a rival club in the St Andrews area have hit the skids.
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Two golf clubs that came close to closure post record growth
Two Scottish golf clubs that have both been on the brink of closure within recent years have now both reported record growth.
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Over 250 golf clubs took part in recruitment drive
A UK government initiative that offers 16-to-24 year olds a work placement at a golf club was taken up by more than 250 venues in 2021, resulting in employment for more than 400 people.
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Golf club to build 100 mobile units
A golf club in Cumbria has received planning permission to build 100 mobile units in order to protect its financial viability.
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Perthshire golf course now uses bamboo toilet roll
A luxury holiday estate and golf course has announced that all its holiday homes’ toilet roll is now created sustainably from bamboo.
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More Scottish golf clubs report cases of vandalism
Two Scottish golf clubs have become the latest to report shocking levels of vandalism.
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Misconduct: Messaging groups and social media
The National Golf Clubs Advisory Association (NGCAA) provides legal advice on what policies clubs should have on employees’ social media activities.
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What does the increasing popularity of golf in the UK mean for the sport?
Since 2016 the number of golfers in Great Britain and Ireland has increased from 3.6 million to 5.7 million.
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Council plans to sell golf club at multi-million pound loss
A council in Norfolk is reportedly planning to sell a golf club it bought for more than £7 million for less than £2 million.
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Meet the golf director: Keith Pickard
The golf, leisure and spa director of The QHotels Collection, which manages seven golf resorts in England and Scotland, details how the venues have adapted to the pandemic.
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Five great golf business ideas for 2022
If you love golf and dream of becoming an entrepreneur, then you should consider combining the two things. There are many different types of golf businesses to start in 2022. In this article you can be inspired by five great golf business ideas.
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Another torched car found on a Dundee golf course
For at least the third time in the last year, an abandoned burnt-out car has been found on a golf course in Dundee.
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The most anticipated golf tournaments in 2022 that you don’t want to miss
With a thrilling calendar of competitive competition ahead, we can’t help but fixate on this year’s most anticipated tournaments.
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Club launches speed radar in collaboration with local residents
A golf club has introduced a speed radar outside its main residence to encourage safe driving as part of a partnership between members and local residents.