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Meet the golf club manager: Anthony Tarchetti
The general manager of Chart Hills Golf Club in Kent, Anthony Tarchetti, talks about the major transformations the venue has seen in the last six years, which means, for example, it now offers year-round golf on firm, consistent fairways.
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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.
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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.