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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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Rio Real sees 150% revenue boost since March
Rio Real Golf & Hotel, a premier golf destination in southern Spain, has reported an impressive increase in footfall and turnover following the installation of Toptracer technology in 30 of its driving range bays.
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Renamed golf club to undergo major improvements
The Mount Golf and Country Club, formerly known as Perton Golf Club, in Staffordshire is to build a state-of-the-art new driving range and two tennis padel courts as part of a major refurbishment project.
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Lodge park to open at Cumbrian golf course
A luxury lodge park is to open with the grounds of Eden Golf Club in Cumbria.
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4 tips for running the best online booking site for golf lessons
Always remember that your customers are your biggest assets; invest your time in knowing them.
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“Time management is the biggest challenge”
The club manager and PGA pro at Lightcliffe Golf Club, Tim Pollard, discusses the challenges involved in carrying out his two roles, introducing juniors to golf and the benefits he gets from being a partner at TGI Golf.
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Machinery review: Toro Greensmaster e1026
The Greensmaster e1026 fixed-head pedestrian mower represents not only Toro’s investment in research and development of electrified equipment, but its dedication to providing battery-powered choice.
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A look at Kubota’s RTV-X1110 utility vehicle
The Kubota RTV range of utility vehicles delivers reliable and robust performance for the safe and comfortable transportation of people and materials over the most challenging of ground conditions.
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Major brands to return for SALTEX 2024
SALTEX, the Sports Amenities Landscaping Trade Exhibition, is preparing for its 78th edition under the theme ‘Uniting the Industry, Powering Progress’.
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Berkshire golf club was bought “as a result of criminal activity”
The wife of a man whose husband is serving a 16-year jail sentence for embezzlement and fraud in Azerbaijan has agreed to give up ownership of a golf club in Berkshire.
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Link Golf UK takes on its sixth venue
The meteoric rise of Link Golf UK has continued with the operator announcing it has taken on its sixth venue – and its fourth this year.
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84-year-old greenkeeper “has no intention of retiring”
An 84-year-old greenkeeper who has barely missed a day’s work since he joined his club 28 years ago, and has no intention of retiring, has received a special recognition award.
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Here’s three stories from July 2024 that inform us about the state of the UK golf industry
It’s been a month of intriguing financial reports – in which some clubs are still soaring from the participation boom since 2020 while others are facing an uncertain future due to inflationary pressures.
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The Manor converts unused clubhouse space into thriving hub of activity
Partly thanks to a golf industry asset funding specialist, The Manor Golf Club has converted a large, unused space in its clubhouse into a thriving hub of activity, which has led to an additional revenue stream.
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Calcot Park receives five new Toro machines on a five-year lease
In a theme of fives, Calcot Park Golf Club has received five new Toro machines on a five-year lease. Headlining the fleet is the Reelmaster 5410 with five cutting units.
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Newquay Golf Club invests in satellite-guided John Deere sprayer
A Cornish golf club has become the first in south-west England to invest in a satellite-guided John Deere sprayer to help keep its course the in the best possible condition.