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Meet the resort director: Richard Woolley
The resort director at St. Mellion Estate in Cornwall talks about leading the venue he grew up playing at after 15 years of senior roles at Crown Golf clubs, and tells us what the resort has been investing in this decade, as it prepares for its 50th anniversary this summer.
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What is a settlement agreement?
Carolyne Wahlen from Golf HR explains what a ‘settlement agreement’ is and when an employer should consider using one, if it is planning on making an employee redundant.
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Golfmanager secures its 10th UK golf club
Golfmanager, the software designed to fully digitise the daily operations of golf clubs, has added Winter Hill Golf Club and Eastbourne Downs Golf Club in Britain to its global portfolio.
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GPS-guided sprayers reduce the risk of human error
Accurate spraying saves money. Golf course managers are always looking for products and equipment to improve playing conditions, conserve resources and save money, and that’s where Smithco can help.
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Golf club agrees to make changes following tragic accident
A leading Scottish golf club has agreed to make a number of changes, including the removal of a hedge, after an 11-year-old boy was tragically killed on a nearby road.
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“We have already closed 29 days this year”
Golf clubs in the UK and Ireland have had a difficult start to the golfing season due to constant wet weather, as the last month was the sixth wettest April since records began.
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LIV opens up new golf betting opportunities
The LIV tour, as of 2024, consists of 14 events featuring a field of 54 players.
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Club membership increased in England in 2023
The chief executive of England Golf has revealed club membership in 2023 increased slightly from the previous year.
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Virtual greens: How online golf simulations are training tomorrow’s champions
Golf simulations are now allowing people to play, practise and have fun.
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How installing EV charge points can spark higher profits 
Daniel Lessiter, Head of Business Partnerships at charge point operator Believ, explains how installing Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points can spark higher profits while benefitting members.
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Exploring the impact of dollar spot on golf courses
Dollar spot is a relatively new disease to the UK and in 2023 we saw the largest outbreak we have seen on our shores.
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The PGA supports Prostate Cancer UK
The PGA is strengthening its support for Prostate Cancer UK’s Big Golf Race with the aim to get more than 100 members pledging a free multi-round fourball so golfers can conquer a challenge at their club.
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Toro’s MVP kits are 10% off this month
Reesink Turfcare is once again supporting customers with discounts on genuine Toro parts. This time it’s the multi-purpose, multi-value MVP kits which are benefitting from 10 percent off in May.
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Here’s three important trends in the UK golf industry from the last month
From the growth of modern driving ranges to clubs marketing themselves as healthcare locations, we look at developments as the golf season is now in full swing.
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Club membership concern over Ireland’s Independent Golfer scheme
The manager of one of Ireland’s greatest golf venues has called for an “informed discussion” with clubs on Golf Ireland’s proposed ‘Independent Golfer’ scheme, adding that it could threaten club memberships.
