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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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How The Masters leaves behind $200 million in revenue every year
The Masters is probably the most prestigious golf tournament in the world! And with its prestige comes a long list of traditions that make it The Masters.
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Global golf community in shock as PGA professional is murdered on US golf course
A director of golf has been tragically murdered on the golf course he worked at in the USA.
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The Bristol Golf Club is sold for the second time in 12 months
The Bristol Golf Club has been sold for the second time in a year, this time to an associated company of Masters Golf, a golf accessory supplier.
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Golf club defends its handicap system following comments
An Irish golf club has defended the handicap system it has after a podcast said ‘that should not happen’ because it won its third title in less than a decade.
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Yorkshire golf club to be redeveloped as luxury wedding venue
A Yorkshire golf club is set to be redeveloped as a luxury wedding venue.
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‘Distance’ charge that Lanarkshire golfers pay is set to be scrapped
Unpopular charges that members of municipal golf clubs in South Lanarkshire have to pay if they don’t live in the area could be scrapped, according to reports.
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Cheshire Turf Machinery celebrates 25 year anniversary
Toro dealer Cheshire Turf Machinery, based in Stockport near Manchester, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
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What happened in the golf industry in June 2021?
Here’s three developments from the last month that give us an insight into the state of the UK golf industry at the moment.
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Could a lightning detector benefit your golf club?
The BTD-200 lightning detector is currently installed at the Royal Pahang Golf Club, Stellenbosch Golf Club and at Bishops Stortford Golf Club, to name a few.
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Golf games that are worth a swing
If you’re a golf fan that’s looking for something to play then you can try some of these games out.
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Golf clubs provide employment for youngsters on Universal Credit
Two golf clubs in Surrey have become the latest to join a government scheme that provides employment opportunities for youngsters.
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Golf club asks the public to stop interrupting golfers
A Scottish golf club that saw huge interest from the public in walking around its course during lockdowns has asked those who still use it to show more consideration for golfers now that they’re back playing.
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Club sees huge growth in female members
A Scottish golf club that has been running a ‘Get into Golf’ initiative to women has revealed dozens have joined the club as a result.
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Four turf giants combine forces
In a landmark industry move, four of the leading amenity industry brand names – Headland Amenity, Rigby Taylor, Symbio and TurfKeeper – have formed a new business together, called Origin Amenity Solutions.
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Why flowers benefit a golf course
Flowers enrich the golf course environment, help reverse the decline of pollinating insects and enhance out of play areas that would otherwise require maintenance.