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Foxhills’ director of golf Sean Graham on managing 6,000 members and £2m course upgrades
Foxhills’ director of golf Sean Graham discusses the club’s landmark 50th anniversary, the £2 million renovation of the Longcross Course and how a relentless focus on family-centric investment has built a thriving community of nearly 6,000 members in Surrey.
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Major changes proposed for another Yorkshire golf club
A Yorkshire golf club has secured planning permission to carry out major changes including the development of housing and the construction of a hotel and leisure facilities.
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How one golf club made money from their clubhouse this winter
Branston G&CC ran an indoor golfing challenge involving both pitching and putting. Dozens attended, many novices were given their first taste of golf and some even joined the club as a result
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The ‘Get into Golf’ campaign has been rebranded
The Get into Golf campaign, which has proved to be a successful way to increase participation over the last few years, has been rebranded.
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Golf clubs and General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a new, Europe-wide law that replaces the Data Protection Act 1998 in the UK. It sets out requirements for how organisations will need to handle personal data from May 25, 2018.
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Golf club wants to build 152 retirement properties
Cottingham Parks Golf and Leisure Club in Yorkshire has submitted a planning application to build 152 retirement properties.
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All UK golf clubs must accept bitcoin by July
Every golf club in the UK must accept the digital currency bitcoin by the time of the Open Championship this July, according to a new ruling from golf’s governing body, The R&A.
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Here’s the top three things I learnt about the golf industry in March 2018
Giving his monthly review of how the golf industry has evolved, The Golf Business editor Alistair Dunsmuir looks at the state of the game in Scotland and how the new rules of golf will affect the industry
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Bryn Meadows is ‘Welsh Golf Club of the Year’
Bryn Meadows has been named as the ‘Welsh Golf Club of the Year’ at the Wales Golf Awards ceremony held at Celtic Manor.
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Lease deal brings course machinery fleet to Surbiton GC
The lease deal is a clear signal of the club’s desire to deliver a golfing experience to members that will be the envy of other clubs in Surrey.
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Golf and wine in Rioja: A review
Rioja in Spain is famous for the wines the region produces, but it also has several outstanding golf courses. Sarah Forrest visited three of them – here’s her feedback on how they play
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Keith Pelley calls on golf clubs to share ideas
The chief executive of the European Tour, Keith Pelley, has encouraged venues to share ideas and innovate to grow the game.
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Golf is saving health authorities millions of pounds every year
A major survey of 3,200 golfers has found that the game plays a significant role in improving their physical and mental health.
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Ipswich GC’s manager retires after 18 years at the club
Ipswich Golf Club’s general manager, Neill Ellice, is retiring from his position after 18 years at the club.
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Meet the golf course manager: Richard Jenkinson
The Golf House Club, Elie is one of Fife’s oldest and most picturesque links golf courses. Richard talks about how his team maintains it
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This is how you get more women playing golf
A major new R&A study has confirmed the huge potential female golfers offer to golf clubs. Here, one of its two authors, Philip Hall, details the results and what clubs can do to tap into this market




