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Tom Phillips begins work as the new CEO of the Ladies European Tour (LET)
Tom Phillips has officially begun his new role as CEO of the Ladies European Tour (LET), marking the beginning of an exciting new era for the tour and for women’s professional golf globally.
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Greg Dyke’s hotel company acquires Devon golf club
The former head of the BBC, Greg Dyke, has brought The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf and Spa into his Vine Hotels portfolio, stating that optimism for staycation holidays is now strong.
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Raise clubhouse provision to a new level
Clubs can capitalise on the surge in members seen in 2020, a leading facilities manufacturer urges.
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The UK government is not ‘following the science’ when it comes to golf
A freedom of information request by a solicitor about coronavirus risks from participating in golf has found that the UK government does not know what risks specifically playing golf actually carries.
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One council takes over the running of a golf course while another hopes to
In perhaps a sign of the resurgent popularity of golf, one local authority has taken over a golf club and another says it hopes to.
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‘Two-ball golf to return in England at the end of March’
A new report in the Sunday Times states that two-ball golf will return in England in late March.
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Golf club ends lockdown public access due to mess created
A private members’ golf club that has allowed the public to walk across its course during three lockdowns has ended the policy due to excessive damage and dog fouling.
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Golfers’ demand for food and beverage remains strong
A new survey on UK golfers’ buying behaviour during the pandemic has found that demand for food and beverage is strong – even if clubhouses are closed.
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The digital course maintenance technology used at Harleyford GC
Harleyford Golf Club’s course manager, Craig Earnshaw, has been using modern technology to aid the team – and it has proved to be particularly beneficial during the pandemic.
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‘Securing Hitachi’s loan has given us confidence’
The owner of three golf venues explains why Hitachi Capital’s one-stop-shop approach to finance has been so beneficial during the pandemic.
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Top British golf players and GamStop
As some of you already know, golf is one of the most popular sports in the United Kingdom.
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Two golf clubs are devastated by fires, three days apart
Two separate fires at two UK golf clubs within three days of each other have caused significant damage to both venues.
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Club profile: Whittington Heath Golf Club
The Midlands venue feared for the worst when HS2 was planned to cut through its course. But instead, the club has invested in an incredible new course – and a stunning new clubhouse.
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England Golf ‘disappointed’ that ISVs have passed handicap cost on to clubs
England Golf has released a statement saying that it is disappointed to learn that independent software vendors (ISVs) have passed on a World Handicap System (WHS) cost they have been charged by it to golf clubs.
