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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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Insights into golf betting in the PGA Tour underdog scene
As a participant sport, golf is more popular than ever. In turn, this has naturally seen a major rise in both watching professional golf, and betting on the outcome.
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Meet the head of agronomy in Europe at The R&A: Paul Woodham
The new head of agronomy in Europe at The R&A talks to George Stead about the importance of sustainability in golf course maintenance and how it’s possible to achieve this.
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“Golf is what keeps us going!”
Twice a week this summer a fourball met to play at their local club in Cumbria. And, given that the youngest of the quartet was 86, and two are in their 90s, they are evidence that the sport can help people live longer lives.
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Why contracts are most likely to land you in hot water (and a tribunal)
From a failure to issue a contract to not knowing legal changes that they must stipulate, there are many mistakes golf clubs can and do make in this area. Golf HR’s Carolyne Wahlen details key measures to follow.
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Why it pays to receive expert financial advice
A member with a little knowledge about their lawn shouldn’t advise the course manager – and one with a little finance knowledge shouldn’t advise the club on major purchases, writes Golf Finance’s Malcolm Pennycott.
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Kilspindie Golf Club acquires Reelmaster 3550-D thanks to Reesink ReeOwn
Kilspindie Golf Club has its hands on a new used Reelmaster 3550-D as part of Reesink’s ReeOwn scheme that refurbishes and rehomes preloved Toro equipment.
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The winners of this year’s World Golf Awards
Featuring venues such as Apes Hill Barbados, Terras da Comporta, Quinta do Lago, La Hacienda Links Golf Resort and Costa Navarino, here are some of the winners at the World Golf Awards in Abu Dhabi.
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Two prestigious Surrey clubs are victims of burglaries
Two prestigious golf clubs, which both counted Winston Churchill as a member, have experienced burglaries recently, with one of them seeing £90,000-worth of its trophies stolen.
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Mastering patience: Lessons from the golf course and the poker table
Let’s unravel the woven threads of these diverse yet interconnected realms, gleaning pearls of wisdom from their depths.
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Golf for beginners: A step-by-step guide to getting started in the game
Learn from your mistakes, golf guidebooks and those around you until you up your gaming skills.
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Vandals destroy range technology at Essex golf club
A golf club in Essex has suffered tens of thousands of pounds-worth of damage after vandals broke in and smashed up its driving range technology.
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Plan ahead for your retail business and reap the rewards in 2024
Ian Melham, Head of Membership Services, Foremost Golf, offers advice on planning ahead for 2024.
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SALTEX takes place on 1-2 November in Birmingham
SALTEX is Europe’s largest and leading sports turf, amenities and landscaping trade exhibition, and will be held at Birmingham NEC on 1-2 November 2023.
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Saltex preview: Kubota
Visitors to SALTEX 2023 will be the first to see the latest in the electric offering from Kubota UK, as stand C070 provides the European launch platform for the next addition to the eco-friendly line-up.
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Saltex preview: Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS)
Leading the way in the amenity and grounds management market, the OAS team will be available on stands G060 and G057, offering turf management solutions for all grounds managers and greenkeepers alike.