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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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‘Adventure Golf’ being used to attract women and children to the game
Golf clubs that are installing ‘adventure golf’ courses aimed at children are seeing huge direct and indirect financial benefits.
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Clubs urged to adopt social media policy
The legal advisor to the NGCAA has said that litigation over social media has reached such an extent that it has become essential that golf clubs implement a social media policy.
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Call for clubs to employ younger staff
The head greenkeeper of a leading golf club has said clubs will continue to struggle as long as their committees fail to employ younger staff as managers.
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AGCO to take government to court
AGCO is set to take legal proceedings against the UK government over the issue of VAT in golf, following an email from HMRC that has been overturned.
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Britain’s most exclusive golf club to open
An exclusive golf club with £200,000 joining fees aimed at super-rich foreigners is set to open at St Andrews in less than three years’ time. It will be the only private members’ golf club at the ‘home of golf’.
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Golf partnership brings in £500K
A golf partnership between three clubs has generated nearly half a million pounds in spending in just the last two years – even though it only operates in three off-season months every year.
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New funding for Scottish golf clubs
A new funding scheme has been launched for Scottish golf clubs that don’t have qualified professionals but want to teach the game to local youngsters.
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Wales to be global capital for deaf golfers
Wales is set to become the most accessible country in the world for hard of hearing and deaf golfers within the next two years.
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Affordable golf coaching launched
A Yorkshire and Derbyshire club operator has introduced affordable golf coaching for women, for customers across the four venues it owns.
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PGA of America offers pro business scheme
The PGA of America has launched an innovative programme that will teach golf specifically to employees of companies, in a bid to boost participation in the game and help American businesses.
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Historic Scottish golf club is closed down
An historic golf club is closed down and another fears for its future as golf clubs in Scotland continue to suffer amid the tough financial climate.
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Course for people with disabilities opens
A unique golf course designed specifically for people with disabilities has opened in Middlesbrough.
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Just 6% of golf clubs detail dress code rules
A survey of nearly 500 UK golf clubs has found that just six percent reveal their dress code rules to golfers when they book their rounds.
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What we learnt about golf club management in September
What we learnt about golf club management this month.
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More golf clubs for sale
Golf clubs continue to be placed up for sale as the market shows signs of recovery.