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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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Yamaha reveals its 2024 line-up of golf cars
Yamaha has revealed its 2024 line-up of lightweight vehicles, which includes golf cars, light utility vehicles and personal transport vehicles, for the UK, and it is dominated by Lithium-Ion battery power.
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Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club blend ancient and modern
Scottish venue Fortrose & Rosemarkie is the 15th oldest recorded golf club in the world – but it is taking a very modern approach to its clubhouse, and particularly its locker rooms.
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Greensmaster eFlex 1021 is in stock
Toro’s popular all-electric Greensmaster eFlex 1021, seen in action at The Open 2023, is back in stock and available for immediate delivery.
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Plan for £20m ‘Total Golf’ venue in Merseyside unveiled
A £20 million proposal for major improvements to Kirkby Valley Golf Course in Merseyside, in order to make it a ‘Total Golf’ destination, has been revealed.
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Kent golf club could be converted into chalets
A links golf club in Kent could be closed down and converted into a lakeside holiday destination to help an adjacent hotel meet more demand for rooms.
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Golf club plans to build a solar farm
A golf club in the West Midlands plans to apply for planning permission to build a solar farm which should help it achieve ‘Net Zero’ by 2030.
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Topgolf acquires BigShots for £24 million
In one of the biggest golfing acquisitions in recent years, Topgolf has acquired BigShots Golf for nearly £24 million.
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Phil Mickelson’s billion-dollar bets and Ryder Cup gamble
According to a book, Phil Mickelson has wagered more than $1 billion over the past three decades.Â
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UGolf and Nexxchange form major European partnership
The largest golf course operator in Europe has partnered with leading software provider Nexxchange.
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The golf courses receiving environmental recognition
A number of golf courses around the world have achieved environmental accreditation in recent weeks. Here, we look at some of those clubs and the sustainability measures they have brought in.
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Club profile: Abbey Hill Golf Centre
Abbey Hill has spent £350,000 on significant interior improvements to its clubhouse – and this is only part of an investment project that has seen £1 million spent on the venue in the last 12 months.
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Orsett Golf Club opts for Reesink’s lease hire model
A near 125-year history isn’t stopping Orsett Golf Club from eagerly looking towards the future.
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Get Golfing acquires its 12th golf club
A charity that runs golf clubs has taken over its 12th venue in five years.
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Golf course proposed for former mine in Fife
A former colliery in Fife could be turned into a golf resort featuring a hotel, holiday park and housing.
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Here’s three developments from the last month that reveal a lot about the state of the golf industry
From mixed financial performances in the golf club industry to the unwelcome return of trophy thefts, here’s a look at some key trends from the last few weeks.