Tom Phillips begins work as the new CEO of the Ladies European Tour (LET)

In 2013 Strathmore Golf Club set up a club hire scheme in which children pay just £25 per year and in return can hire golf clubs. This has led to a boom in participation at the club, as its junior convenor, Iain Butchart, details.

This summer, Paultons Golf Centre in Hampshire welcomed a field of the best golfers with disabilities from across the UK and Europe for two events. Here, we speak to Hampshire Golf’s county secretary, Richard Arnold, and Paultons’ general manager, Molly Pavey, about the collaboration that successfully delivered these inclusive events.

The trio reveal interesting information about the state of the British and Irish golf industries at this time.

Slinfold Golf & Country Club’s general manager, Luke Blacker, talks about a decade of transformation at the West Sussex club — from multimillion-pound course and driving range improvements to expanding junior and female participation, and building strong community ties through sport and charity.

On Portugal’s Silver Coast, four leading golf courses are proving that teamwork beats rivalry. By joining forces to promote their region north of Lisbon, Praia D’El Rey, West Cliffs, Royal Óbidos and Bom Sucesso are transforming an overlooked coastline into one of Europe’s most exciting golf destinations.

The President of the USA was the most notable person to receive an award at the 12th annual virtual World Golf Awards.

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