Features

Last autumn, Clitheroe Golf Club was named ‘Lancashire Golf Club of the Year’. With a 100-strong junior section, events for elite golfers and renowned dining facilities, we can see why.

New data from England Golf reveals there are 1,735 golf clubs in England and more than 730,000 people are members of golf clubs in England. But what are their ages and which counties have the most clubs, oldest members on average and best golfers?

Dan Naudo is the club manager at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. He is focused on enhancing its vibrant community spirit, expanding lifestyle offerings and further building on the reputation of the venue that hosts the DP World Tour Championship and two award-winning golf courses.

Here, in their own words, Kirsten and Erin, who both work at Fairmont St Andrews, explain why they are more than just two people who work for golf clubs – from a young age their ambition has been to work in the golf industry.

Sometimes, sadly, golf clubs will need to make employees redundant. However, you can only do this in specific circumstances. Carolyne Wahlen from Golf HR explains what they are and what procedures must be followed.

Creative Honour Boards has for many years been producing and supplying varying formats of honours boards.

Golf Finance outlines four warning shouts that golf clubs need to heed when it comes to setting up asset finance agreements.

The head professional at Prestonfield Golf Club, Scott Clark, talks about the technology he has embraced to ensure his team are ahead of the game and how becoming a TGI Partner was the right fit for his business as an independent retailer.

A case study looking at how Toro irrigation system brought almost immediate changes and noticeable results to Royal St David’s in North Wales.

ClubV1 Booking is better than ever and, because it’s been updated based on golf clubs’ feedback, it’s exactly the online tee time booking system that your club needs.

Foremost Golf, the UK’s largest retail and marketing services group, has announced the winners of its 2024 Supplier Awards.

Carr Golf Travel has launched once-in-a-lifetime golfer journeys to Australia and New Zealand for 2026.

Established in 2019 when it saved Marland Golf Course in Rochdale, last year Link Golf UK took on four more golf clubs. Here, we look in more detail at the last 12 months.

From smaller driving ranges to ownership changes at Carnoustie, the industry is gearing up for what it hopes will be a fruitful 2025 playing season.

More than 28,500 tonnes of sand is being used to rebuild dunes protecting the world-famous golf courses in St Andrews due to defences retreating in recent years.  

Watch out golfing world: Rory McIlroy claims he is a ‘better player’ now than he’s ever been.

Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator Believ has installed EV charging infrastructure at the voco Zeal Exeter Science Park, IHG Hotels & Resorts’ first branded net zero carbon hotel.

Foremost’s team of Business Development Consultants (BDCs) have travelled extensively throughout the off-season, hosting 11 custom fitting workshops attended by over 240 Foremost members. 

Find out why Rory McIlroy could achieve his US Masters dream in 2025.

Andy Martin, managing director of Foremost Golf, discusses how understanding the numbers will deliver more profit to a member’s bottom line

Hampton Court Palace Golf Club and Pyrford Lakes Golf Club, two venues operated by Get Golfing, have selected Golfmanager to manage their day-to-day software operations.

Data-driven technology firm Rapsodo is partnering with the Rose Ladies Series, the women’s golf development series founded by Justin Rose and his wife, Kate Rose.

After the tenure of Colin Mayes at the head of BGL, the baton has now been passed to his successor, Simon Thompson. We sat down with Simon to discuss adventure golf, enhancing the company’s driving range experiences, celebrating sustainability wins and much more.

Tony Hilton, who has been the head professional at Lewes Golf Club in East Sussex for the last 17 years, explains how his job has become more efficient in recent years and how TGI Golf is a fundamental part of his business.

Courses around the UK are focussing on increased demand for new and better practice facilities. Charlie Greasley from specialist golf course contractor John Greasley Ltd details what some forward-thinking clubs will be opening in the next few weeks.

The 2025 PGA Tour season promises an exciting lineup of tournaments featuring golf’s most prestigious events. From major championships to high-profile signature tournaments, the schedule is packed with must-watch competitions.

In what is a major industry development, Reesink Turfcare has showcased Toro’s GeoLink Solutions Autonomous Fairway Mower, Turf Pro robotic mowers and the Range Pro ball picker.