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Golf Ireland celebrates Rory McIlroy’s Masters win
Golf Ireland has extended its congratulations to Rory McIlroy following a sensational back-to-back victory at the Masters in Augusta.
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Visitors can now register to visit SALTEX for free
Visitors can now register to attend the turf management event SALTEX 2017 for free.
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How to get more children playing golf at your facility
Clubs are working hard to attract more juniors. Steve Jackson, who works with organisations that boost junior participation, details what is particularly successful at getting youngsters on the course
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Golf participation in the UK slows – but still growing
The latest research on golf participation in the UK has found that more people played the game in April, May and June this year than in 2016.
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In their own words: Richard Dixon
The chief executive of the Golf Union of Wales writes about the work that went on behind the scenes to help grown the game at the Seniors Open Championship
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Sir Henry Cotton’s home receives blue plaque
Three-time Open winner Sir Henry Cotton has become the first golfer in history to have a ‘blue plaque’ installed in a home he lived in.
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Greenkeeper fighting for life after being crushed by tree
A greenkeeper at a Southampton golf course is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a 40 foot tree fell on him during high winds.
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Meet the golf club owner: Penny Streeter OBE
The Golf Business talks to her about her career and her plans for Mannings Heath Golf Club and Wine Estate
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Alliss given membership of club he helped design
Arguably the world’s most famous golf commentator, Peter Alliss, has been given honorary membership of The Blairgowrie Golf Club in Scotland, which he designed one of the courses of.
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Golf event raises highest amount ever for diabetes charity
An event to support type 1 diabetes research has raised nearly £160,000 – thought to be the highest ever raised for charity from a golf event.
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Club profile: Pannal Golf Club
Names like Dr Alister MacKenzie and Nick Faldo are written in the club’s history and, thanks to a clubhouse investment programme, its future looks just as exciting, details Andy Waple
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Here’s the top three things I learnt about the industry in July
From a radically different type of course to attract families to the differences clubs are paying on their business rates, golf in July was much more than just the Open Championship
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World Golf Foundation CEO to contribute to The Golf Business
One of the most powerful people in global golf has agreed to provide regular editorial contributions to The Golf Business.
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Golf group comes up with an amazing new type of golf course
A company that owns seven golf courses in the UK has introduced golf holes unlike anything we’ve seen before at three of its venues.
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Achieving good governance at your golf club
Earlier this year ICSA: The Governance Institute published guidance on board effectiveness for sports boards in order to improve governance in the sector. Why is good governance vital in golf clubs – and how do you achieve it?
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Why Waterton Park Golf Club has a reputation for environmental friendliness
A look at the measures the Yorkshire club has brought in to be green.