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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 is why Amber Valley has been a Ransomes customer for more than 18 years
The council has continued its long relationship with the Suffolk-based mower manufacturer, with its latest purchase of two Ransomes MP493 rotary mowers from local dealer Sharrocks.
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Here’s the top three things I learnt about the industry in January
The Golf Business editor Alistair Dunsmuir finds that even this publication is no longer a Brexit-free safe space – and details why bifurcation is a word on some golf administrators’ lips.
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This woman has been a member of two golf clubs for a combined total of 125 years
A woman who has been a member of Downfield Golf Club in Scotland for 75 years has now celebrated her 50th anniversary of being a member of Pitlochry Golf Club.
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Golf club to introduce penalties for practice swings
A major Portuguese golf club has said it will battle against slow play in 2019 by, among other things, running a golf event that should be completed in 90 minutes.
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Irish golf clubs are anxious about Brexit
A number of golf clubs in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have expressed their concerns about Brexit.
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Windermere Golf Club had its most successful year ever in 2018
Windermere Golf Club in Cumbria has had arguably its most successful year ever, which has included setting a new record for visitor green fee income.
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Meet the PGA pro: Michael Vandenberg
The Michael Vandenberg Golf Academy at Rochford Hundred Golf Club provides customers with an exceptional retail experience. Here, he explains how he makes profits in an increasingly challenging market.
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Club profile: Cotswold Hills Golf Club
Set in an area of natural beauty among rolling hills between Cheltenham and Gloucester, Cotswold Hills Golf Club enjoys an attractive setting with a top quality course to match.
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In their own words: Steve Mona
The chief executive of the World Golf Foundation (WGF) talks about the latest political and research developments that have been showing the health benefits of playing the game.
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What should my golf club sign before entering into a contract?
Entering into a contract with a third party is a regular necessity for all golf clubs, but often something goes wrong and the club wishes the contract had been worded differently.
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Moor Park to focus on being a private members’ club again
A world-famous golf club that had pursued revenue streams in addition to golf, such as weddings, has decided to focus on its golf offering to members instead as it moves forward.
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Golf in Derbyshire bloomed in 2018
The Derbyshire Golf Development Group has revealed it had a very successful 2018, in which it introduced 2,806 new people to the game.
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Donald Steel designed Scottish course closes down
Brunston Castle Golf Club in Scotland has reportedly closed with almost immediate effect due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Meet the golf club manager: David Moon
The golf manager at St Mellion International Resort in Cornwall is celebrating an astonishing 25 years at the club. He explains how he has done this and what he has learnt along the way.
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In their own words: Andrew McKinlay
Writing exclusively for The Golf Business, the CEO of Scottish Golf previews the likely changes to the game that will take place this year.