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Tom Phillips begins work as the new CEO of the Ladies European Tour (LET)
Tom Phillips has officially begun his new role as CEO of the Ladies European Tour (LET), marking the beginning of an exciting new era for the tour and for women’s professional golf globally.
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Visiting vibrant Vilamoura
The Algarve has been a favourite destination for UK golfers for many years but, as Ben Firth has found, some of its best facilities have moved up to an even higher level since his last visit seven years ago.
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Falkland Golf Club celebrates sell-out success of exclusive anniversary whisky
A 14-year-old single cask Linkwood, created between Falkland Golf Club and whisky bottler Saltire Rare Malt, has sold out.
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First look at Old Petty: Cabot unveils stunning new Tom Doak-designed course at Cabot Highlands
Cabot has unveiled the first images of Old Petty, its eagerly awaited new golf course at Cabot Highlands in Scotland, following the successful completion of seeding and establishment of the turf.
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Meet the PGA pro: Aaron Hodkin
Aaron Hodkin, the director of golf at Wheatley Golf Club in Yorkshire, talks about how TGI Golf has helped him raise professional standards, growing junior golf and the importance of technology to his business.
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Cainhoe Wood Golf Club’s general manager is a trained ‘mental health first aider’
Thanks to England Golf’s Fore Your Mind initiative, Cainhoe Wood Golf Club in Bedfordshire is able to provide mental health support for its golfers. The club’s general manager, Stephanie Andrews, who is one of just a few trained ‘mental health first aiders’ in golf, explains more here.
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Is your golf course in the wrong place or wrong time?
Alasdair Rae, head of data at Custodian Golf, says some struggling golf clubs might benefit from a new postcode, but many just need to modernise.
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How to handle staff grievances in a golf club: A practical guide
Here, from Carolyne Wahlen of Golf HR, is what you need to know to deal with staff grievances confidently and legally — whether the complaint is about another employee or a club member.
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The new short game area targeting junior golfers at Coombe Wood Golf Club
A new short game junior academy has been launched at Coombe Wood Golf Club in Surrey. Here, the club’s general manager, Sean O’Brien, speaks to Dean Jeeves, the head of Junior Golf Academy (JGA) London, which is based at the club, to find out more about the facility.
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Meet the director of golf: Michael Major
Michael Major, director of golf at Dubai Creek, offers insight into what sets the Dubai Creek International Pairs, on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates, apart.
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Second club reports surge in junior golf participation
Oxford Golf Club, which reported its highest ever membership numbers in May, has said the number of young people playing at its venue has quadrupled in just two years.
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Topgolf launches Fantastic Four experience
Topgolf is flexing its fantastic powers from today until September 15 with a new, in-venue experience inspired by Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” in cinemas July 24.
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Alexandra Armas to step down as LET CEO
The Ladies European Tour (LET) has announced that Alexandra Armas will step down as chief executive officer (CEO), in October, after more than five years in the role.
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Murrayshall reports junior membership surge
Scottish golf club Murrayshall has said it has seen a surge in its junior membership following a drive to encourage more youngsters to try the game of golf in a fun and engaging environment.
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TGI Golf has now paid more than £10 million to its partners
TGI Golf operates a cash distribution model – this year it will pay 75 percent of its profits to its PGA professional partners, meaning it has surpassed a milestone.
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Here’s three trends from the last month in the UK golf industry
June was another month of new data showing a boom in participation mixed with the difficulties of rising costs.