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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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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.
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Sponsored feature: A brilliant way to market your golf club
People don’t just want to read about something any more, they want to see and experience it for themselves, even while sat on their sofa at home.
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Girl golf recruitment campaign is working
A campaign to get more girls in England playing golf appears to be working, according to England Golf.
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Over 70% believe membership of their local golf club is not good value for money
A new survey of people’s attitudes towards their local golf club has found that the vast majority do not believe membership would be good value for money.
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Meet the manager: Ladybank GC’s Gordon Simpson
Gordon talks to The Golf Business about reducing the age profile of the membership, increasing food and beverage revenue despite being in a remote location, outsourcing marketing and how the club works with local tour operators
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128-year-old golf club appoints 31-year-old as manager
The historic private members’ golf club, Blairgowrie in Scotland, has appointed a 31-year-old as its new managing secretary.
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New tee time reminder service for golfers gets TaylorMade sponsorship
A new firm that offers tee time SMS reminders to golfers on the day before they are due to play golf has received backing from golf equipment giant TaylorMade.
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More than 200 men diagnosed with cancer thanks to screening at club
A Shropshire club that began testing men for prostate cancer in 2009 has said more than 200 have been diagnosed in the last eight years.
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Another golf club launches free membership for children policy
Oxford Golf Club has become the latest UK golf club to offer a free membership policy for children.