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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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Raising the bar
Two of the UK’s most prestigious golf venues have both recently announced partnerships with companies behind popular alcoholic drinks, which should boost business for all the brands involved.
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Council wants birds of prey to scare crows off golf course
An Essex council has said it is considering introducing birds of prey to a golf course where crows have been making the greens unplayable.
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Developing Devon
The surge in golf participation since 2020 has meant that two hotels in Devon, which both employed a new PGA manager last year, have both now opened a new practice range to signify the importance of their golf offerings.
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Another Scottish club is struggling to survive
Prestwick St Cuthbert Golf Club has become the latest Scottish golf club to be in danger of closing down.
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‘2024 has been a successful year’
A golf club in Wiltshire has said 80 members joined this year and 95 percent of its members renewed for another year.
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Meet the manager: Jon Sutherland
The general manager of Saunton Golf Club in Devon, Jon Sutherland, talks about how much it has changed since he was appointed six years ago and the ecology work that has been carried out across the 36-hole venue.
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Why do some golf clubs close?
Alasdair Rae, head of data at Custodian Golf, looks at more than 100 golf clubs that have closed down in recent years, and analyses some of the common themes among them.
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New report finds generational shift in F&B at golf clubs
A new report on how American golfers aged 52 and under use their golf clubs for food and drink finds their attitudes are different to those older than them.
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“Time management is paramount”
Brian Cosgrove, head professional at Newlands GC in Dublin, discusses how much his swing studio has helped his business, the services he provides and the retail support he receives by being a TGI Golf Partner.
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“We produce our own organic olive oil”
Ottavio Coppola, golf club manager at Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort in Tuscany, which will host the Italian Open on the DP World Tour in 2025, talks about the venue.
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Foremost POS launch unlocks advantages for green-grass businesses
The launch of the new Foremost POS premium system sets a new standard for golf club retail businesses, designed to provide impressive data collection and business insights.
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Winterfield’s members to run municipal club
Members of a Scottish golf club have agreed to take over the running of the venue from its local council.
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Club purchases defibrillator following medical emergency
A group of members at Woodsome Hall Golf Club in West Yorkshire have provided the funds for an additional defibrillator to be situated on the course.
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Prince’s to upgrade clubhouse
Prince’s Golf Club in Kent has become the latest top golf club to unveil plans for a number of major upgrades to its clubhouse.





