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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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UK golf club attacked in bizarre case of mistaken identity
A second UK golf club has had to deal with an animal rights activism attack – in this case to its reputation – in a matter of days, and in both cases the clubs were innocent victims.
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‘Hip replacement surgery will not stop you playing golf’
A member of the Open Championship medical team who’s also an orthopaedic surgeon has said the initial results from a major survey into joint replacement operations suggests they don’t stop people playing golf.
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Carnoustie reopens free to play golf course
Carnoustie Golf Links has redesigned and reopened its fourth golf course – and has made it open and free to play for everyone.
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The Brow Golf Club has been closed down
A Shropshire golf club has closed down following the untimely death of its co-owner – and a decision has not yet been made whether this will be permanent or not.
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In their own words: Nick Pink
The chief executive of England Golf details that the resurrection of Tiger Woods as a golfing champion could inspire increased participation – at a time when it is already rising.
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Meet the PGA pro: Simon Hanson
The head PGA professional at Kemnay GC and the TGI’s ‘new partner of the year’ talks about the technology he uses to boost his pro shop and how the club encourages more beginners into the game.
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Are you a micro manager?
A micro manager – a boss who gives excessive supervision to employees – can be a problem for any business. Here, golf clubs’ staff trainer Frank Newberry explains how they come about.
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Employment Law – the importance of carrying out a reasonable investigation
A recent employment tribunal case has underlined the importance of the investigation stage in disciplinary proceedings for golf club employers, writes the National Golf Clubs Advisory Association (NGCAA).
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Nearly a third of Welsh golf clubs are seeing a rise in members
Three in ten golf clubs in Wales have seen an increase in members in the last year, according to a Wales Golf club survey.
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Incorrect Facebook post led to golf club being vandalised
A story about a golf club that was attacked by animal rights activists after a local resident posted an incorrect update about a badger sett has received national media attention.
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Stroke survivor golf project to be rolled out across Wales
A programme that sees stroke survivors use golf as part of their recovery is to be rolled out across Wales following a successful pilot project.
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Dunbar Golf Club shows off major development plan
Dunbar Golf Club in Scotland has revealed major new proposals, including a new clubhouse, hotel and about 70 new homes, at a public exhibition.
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GolfSixes League 2019 tees off
The GolfSixes League 2019, featuring 250 golf clubs in England, Scotland and Wales and involving more than 3,000 boys and girls and their families, has teed off.
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The golf club on the White Cliffs of Dover
Walmer & Kingsdown GC is a spectacular course which has joined a marketing partnership featuring clubs and accommodation providers, in order to maximise the tourism potential from the Open returning to Kent.
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Company profile: Bernhard and Company
Bernhard and Company has upgraded its range of sharpening systems with equipment packed with the latest technologies.