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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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How golf is helping people living with dementia and Parkinson’s disease
Golf in Society has been running days out for the last four years. Not only is this having a remarkably positive effect on the people needing care – it’s led to similar results for the bottom lines of the golf clubs involved.
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Golf club appoints wheelchair golfer as captain for first time
A Derbyshire golf club has become the first in England and probably the world to appoint a wheelchair golfer as its club captain.
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Free beer for golfers works in war v slow play
A golf resort in Portugal has discovered that offering free beer to golfers is an effective way to get them to complete their rounds more quickly.
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Stephen Nicholson named as new business manager of Haydock Park Golf Club
The former manager of Oxford Golf Club, Stephen Nicholson, has been named as the new business manager of Haydock Park Golf Club in Merseyside.
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Golf clubs call on dog owners to be more responsible
At least two golf clubs have asked dog owners to be more responsible when it comes to walking their dogs – as they’ve experienced problems such as fouling, trespassing and even wildlife being attacked.
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The Rules of Golf: Do water hazards have to contain water?
In her latest article on the new Rules of Golf, Shona McRae, Assistant Director – Rules, The R&A, looks at more essentials every golfer should know.
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Golf club manager finds ball thief is a crow
The manager of a golf club in Dorset who carried out a personal investigation into why balls on the course kept disappearing has found the culprit is a crow.
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Here’s some of the highlights from the PGA Merchandise Show
This year’s PGA Merchandise Show in Florida saw thousands of golf industry professionals gather to discover the latest trends in golf equipment and technology. Sarah Forrest reports.
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131-year-old Surrey golf club to close down
An historic golf club in Surrey has said it will cease trading in March – the second major UK golf club to close since the start of the year. It also means at least three clubs will close on the same day in March.
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Ben Ludwell named as new manager of The Buckinghamshire
The former assistant general manager at the Queenwood Golf Club in Surrey, Ben Ludwell, has been named as the new general manager of The Buckinghamshire Golf Club.
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Gleneagles launches new branding to celebrate centenary
Gleneagles is marking the 100th anniversary of both its King’s and Queen’s golf courses by unveiling a new celebratory logo that will be used throughout the year.
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In their own words: Nick Pink
The chief executive of England Golf predicts how golf will attract more people – especially women and girls – to clubs in 2019.
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Could your driving range be more like a bowling alley?
There are many ways to improve a driving range to attract more customers. One of the most popular at the moment is to make them more like bowling alleys.
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Lightning warning system on display at Golf Industry Show
UK meteorological equipment specialist Biral is attending the Golf Industry Show in San Diego this month to exhibit its new BTD-200 self-contained, standalone lightning warning system.
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Golf course review: Royal Bled in Slovenia
Built just before WW2 and Communist rule ensured it ‘slept’ for years, the club has now been redeveloped and opened to tourism. Sarah Forrest reports on one of the most scenic golf courses on the continent.