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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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The Covid-friendly ‘menu app’ that Pine Ridge GC is using
Pine Ridge Golf Club has introduced a system where golfers can order food at the tap of a button while on the course or driving range – and it’s proving to be particularly popular because of social distancing.
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How to make waste management cost savings at your golf club
Gordon Campbell explains that waste management is a surprisingly simple way for clubs to make serious financial savings.
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‘Since reopening new attitudes and behaviours are evident’
Elaine McBride, General Manager of The North Berwick Golf Club, reveals how the pandemic affected the historic club and how post lockdown provides an opportunity to commence a very different journey.
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Another UK golf club closes down amid Covid-19
One UK golf club has officially closed down and another has not opened since March, as the Covid-19 golf venue toll has now hit three to five facilities.
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Golf club has more than doubled its membership in the last three months
A Scottish golf club that feared for its future earlier this year has said its membership has risen from 170 to 425 in just the last four months.
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Is Tiger’s comeback the greatest ever?
On April 14th, 2019, Tiger Woods claimed the 15th Major title of his career. For someone who has dominated the sport for so long, victory at the US Masters may have seemed routine but, as we know, his most recent Major was far from assured.
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This is what vandals have done to a Scottish golf course
A police investigation has been launched after vandals poured weedkiller over a Scottish golf course, causing thousands of pounds-worth of damage.
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Britain’s youngest golf club manager named as Ben Slater
A 22-year-old man is believed to be Britain’s youngest golf club manager today – and possibly ever.
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Data compliance clarification sought over new handicapping system
A data compliance issue in England has emerged ahead of the launch of the World Handicap System (WHS) in November.
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Two golf clubs are hoping to downsize from 18 holes to nine
Two English golf clubs are currently going through the process of trying to downsize from 18 holes to nine in a bid to secure their futures.
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New £13 million golf club planned for North Tyneside
A planning application has been sent to North Tyneside Council for one of the biggest golf projects in recent years – a major revamp of Wallsend Golf Club.
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Niall McGill takes over Pitlochry Golf Club as it aims for recovery
Golf professional Niall McGill has been named the new director of golf at Pitlochry Golf Club in Perthshire, as the club, which is reliant on visitor income, hopes to bounce back from lockdown’s financial hit.
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“We recouped half of our annual green fee revenue in June alone”
Several more golf clubs are reporting that the boom in demand for golf of the last two to three months has led to a positive economic performance.
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SISGrass and HG Turf Group form Australian partnership
A new partnership offers the Australian sports turf industry a revolutionary new hybrid grass system – stitched hybrid grass by SISGrass.
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Golf club charged £24,000 in ‘hidden’ energy fees
Energy regulator Ofgem has cited a golf club that was charged £24,000 in ‘hidden’ commission to a broker, and has used the example to propose a change to how the energy industry operates.