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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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‘International Ladies Golf Tournament’ to take place this September
The first of its kind, open to all amateur club handicap lady golfers all over the world, the International Ladies Golf Tournament (ILGT), will held in Perth and Kinross, home of the 2019 Solheim Cup, this September.
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Two golf clubs could be sold leaving a windfall for members
Two private members’ golf clubs in south east England could be sold off – leading to a large windfall for their members.
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The Secret Secretary: The big differences between private and proprietary clubs
Sometimes golf club managers like to discuss controversial issues with their peers under the cloak of anonymity. Here, a ‘secret secretary’ explains that there are big differences between proprietary and private members’ golf clubs
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Heart Research UK is recommending that you play golf
The UK’s second largest heart charity, Heart Research UK, has started recommending that people aged 65 or older should play golf in order to reduce their chances of developing heart disease.
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Should I have lithium-ion or lead acid for my golf car battery?
The discussion about golf car batteries and the benefits of the various types has been ongoing for some time now.
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Profits are surging at this golf club operator
A company that operates two golf clubs in Surrey has seen a dramatic increase in profits in the last financial year.
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Why positive media exposure is essential for women’s golf
What can the golf industry do to increase the number of women playing the game? Kari Haug discusses the impact positive media exposure for women’s golf can have on the recruitment and retention of women golfers
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The Mere becomes latest major UK golf club to become foreign owned
The Mere Golf Resort and Spa in Cheshire has joined the likes of The Belfry, Wentworth and Turnberry, by becoming foreign owned.
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The clubs seeing a green fee surge
What drives visitors’ enquiries to play at your course? Here we look at two venues that saw a surge of interest in 2017 and ask them: ‘Why?’
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What is the role of trustees at a golf club?
This guidance from the National Golf Clubs’ Advisory Association (NGCAA) looks at the role of trustees at a golf club.
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Top Irish golf club reopens following ‘temporary’ closure
A leading golf club in Ireland which closed down a few weeks ago after it had reportedly run out of money has reopened.
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Club that was about to close given a glimmer of hope
A Kent golf club that had been earmarked to close down in just two weeks has been given a last minute reprieve.
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Measuring agronomic advice against profits
Are you really achieving your goals when seeking consultancy or agronomic advice for your golf course? Paul Copsey argues that the advice received should be measured by quantifiable facts – notably increased profits for your golf club
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Wooden locker manufacturer Ridgeway appoints John Gibbs
A company that manufactures lockers for golf and fitness clubs, spas and the corporate market has unveiled a major expansion which arguably places it as the market leader for the British industry.
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6 tips for taking your family to a golf course
Golf is one of the few sports and recreational activities that is friendly to the entire family. And players of all ages can compete and enjoy playing together, meaning that no member of the family will feel left out regardless of the age.