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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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This 98-year-old golfer still plays twice a week
A woman who has been described as ‘Britain’s oldest golfer’ says she still plays golf twice a week at the age of 98.
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What will golf tourism be like in 2021?
It is no secret that the entire tourism sector has been hit hard in 2020, including those who offer golfing holidays, trips and coaching.
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Minister apologises for confusion and confirms English golf clubs will close
Michael Gove has apologised for the confusion surrounding golf clubs in England and confirmed that they will have to close for 28 days.
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Boris Johnson dashes hopes that golf will win lockdown reprieve
The prime minister has dashed hopes that golf courses in England will be allowed to remain open from November 5 to December 2 after all.
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Golf is ‘hopeful’ of a lockdown exemption, reports The Times
Golf and outdoor tennis in England are hopeful that they will be subjected to a reprieve and be allowed to continue, The Times newspaper has reported, as several golf clubs back the petition calling for them to remain open.
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Petition for golf to stay open quickly hits 100,000 signatures
A petition for golf courses to be allowed to stay open during the November lockdown in England hit 100,000 signatures within just a few hours of launching, as England Golf says it will challenge the government over the decision to close them.
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Golf courses in England must close due to new Covid rules
The new month-long coronavirus restrictions in England starting from November 5 specifically state that golf courses and driving ranges must close, immediately leading to widespread anger and disbelief.
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Here’s three golf industry trends that took place in October
October was a month of contradictions: On the one hand there’s even more evidence that golf is the sport to play during a pandemic, on the other several venues have been forced to close due to a pandemic.
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What the Coronavirus Job Retention Bonus Scheme means for golf clubs
The National Golf Clubs Advisory Association (NGCAA) looks at the latest treasury direction and how it relates to the golf industry.
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Everything you need to know about the new World Handicap System
The new World Handicap System (WHS) is set to be launched in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland on November 2 and will replace the current CONGU handicapping system.
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Meet the master greenkeeper: Darren Anderson MG
Bromborough Golf Club in the Wirral earlier this year became an award-winning venue for a major bunker and irrigation renovation project. Darren talks us through the work and his career to date.
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Mobile slots that are popular today
With so many mobile slots to choose from, it can be hard to know which slots to play.
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Study finds golf courses offer significant environmental benefitsÂ
A US study of 135 golf courses in Minnesota has found that they offer major benefits to their local environment, particularly surrounding temperatures, pollinating, retaining stormwater nutrients and biodiversity.
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Historic royal golf club is forced to dig up part of its course and move it
A royal golf club that dates back to 1864 is to dig up a part of its course and move it due to coastal erosion.
