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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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Here’s the top 3 things I learnt while editing The Golf Business in June
From the lowering age of golf club managers to the new trend of holiday park operators buying golf clubs, The Golf Business editor, Alistair Dunsmuir, reviews the big changes in June.
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Meet the pro: Matthew Paget from Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club
The club’s head professional tells us how his team have helped the club recruit new members – and retain existing ones.
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Most golf clubs are not aware of new data protection rules
Most golf clubs are unaware of data protection laws that come into effect in 2018 – even though the maximum fine for breaching them could put them out of business.
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Bolton Council receives planning application for £240m golf club
A Manchester development company has submitted a planning application to build a £240 million golf club which it hopes will host the Ryder Cup.
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£1.25 million golf club saved at last minute
A £1.25 million Worcestershire golf club has been saved just days before it was due to close down.
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Industry leader: Jim Croxton
The chief executive of the British and International Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) talks exclusively to The Golf Business about the growth of his organisation.
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Ramside GC installs grass covered buggy shelter
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa in Durham has installed an innovative grass covered shelter for its range of buggies.
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Sponsored feature: Insurance Premium Tax rises to 12% – time to shop around!
Is it time your golf club shopped around for a better insurance coverage deal?
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Justin Rose is wary of shorter formats of golf
World number 13 golfer, and Olympic champion, Justin Rose, has surprised the golf world by warning against a move to shorter versions of golf than 18 holes.
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Newey becomes first European golf manager to achieve ‘CCE’ status
The chief executive of Roehampton Club, Marc Newey, has become the first European to be awarded Certified Chief Executive (CCE) status – a global hallmark of professionalism.
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London Golf Club markets itself in Canary Wharf mall
Kent-based European Tour Destination, London Golf Club, has been praised for innovative marketing by showcasing its services within London’s business district in Canary Wharf.
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Club profile: Knighton Heath Golf Club
The Dorset club has a fascinating history and, now with a strategic plan to upgrade the clubhouse and course, its future could be just as interesting.
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Legal matters: Cyber security in golf clubs
This guidance from the National Golf Clubs’ Advisory Association highlights some of the key business issues concerning cyber security.
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The Club Company buys third golf club in 18 months
A golf operator has bought its third golf club in 18 months as its chief executive states it is on an ‘acquisition strategy’.
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Wentworth issues extraordinary rulebook to its members
Members of one of the world’s most famous golf clubs have been told they could be expelled from their club if they publicly criticise it or its owner.