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Meet the director of golf: Dean Montgomery
Having worked at great golf clubs around the world, including Royal Liverpool, Bearwood Lakes and Yas Links, Dean Montgomery has taken on a new role as director of golf at Golf at The Hawthorn, just as it is about to open a luxury hotel.
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The Club Company acquires its 17th golf club
The UK’s largest golf club operator, The Club Company, has acquired Greetham Valley in Rutland, which features three golf courses, making the venue its 17th golf club.
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Here’s three UK golf industry trends from the last month
From golf clubs offering help to vulnerable people in their communities to venues building padel courts, May has been a month of trends and developments in the UK golf industry.
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Clubs have been investing in short-game areas
Some clubs have been either upgrading, or creating new, short-game areas in moves that can help members spend more time at them, and even provide facilities to golfers that aren’t available on the main courses.
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Husqvarna robotic solutions continue to revolutionise turf care at UK golf courses
Husqvarna, the leader in autonomous robotic mowing, is seeing high demand this year among golf courses. Husqvarna launched its large area solution CEORA™ in 2022, capable of covering areas up to 75,000m².
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John Deere to open its doors for service leavers to visualise a new career
John Deere has announced a unique open day for those planning to leave the military in search of a new career.
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Pangbourne College snaps up new Toro Workman UTX 4×4 utility vehicle
Pangbourne College is one of the first customers to snap up the latest powerhouse from Toro to tackle all terrains: the new Toro Workman UTX 4×4 utility vehicle.
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“We have enjoyed outstanding reliability with this tractor”
What began as one Kubota tractor at one football complex in Eastleigh is blossoming into a prolific partnership between dealers Rod Gaskin Ltd and Hampshire FA (HFA).
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Glen Moray named as official whisky of the Senior Open
Glen Moray single malt Scotch whisky has been unveiled as the new official whisky of the Senior Open presented by Rolex.
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The evolution of golf: from ancient origins to modern times
Golf, a sport known for its elegance and precision, has a rich history that dates back centuries.
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World’s first female-only disabled golf event to take place
A charity that operates several UK golf clubs has announced the world’s first female-only disabled golf event will take place in Hertfordshire this summer.
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Basingstoke Golf Club to reopen after £15 million redevelopment
Basingstoke Golf Club has outlined plans for a phased opening period at its new location, as the Hampshire venue tees off on its journey to a full reopening following a £15 million redevelopment project.
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Man who lost his business during Covid lands dream greenkeeping job
A man who worked in finance until the pandemic has launched a new dream career as a greenkeeper after a large corporation gifted apprenticeship funding to a local golf club.
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‘We provide free lessons to 30,000 beginners every year’
Antoine Nizan from UGolf Bluegreen talks about working for one of the biggest golf club operators on the planet and how the biggest academy in the world, featuring 200 pros, is introducing the game to people.
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“I’m six foot four and some of these bunkers are above my head”
London’s newest golf course, The Inspiration Club, has invested more than £700,000 in more than 65 bunkers and over 600 square metres of bunker face.
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Northenden Golf Club invests in AIR-EZE FAIRWAY Shoe Cleaner
Nestled amidst the verdant landscapes of Northenden Golf Club, a new era of fairway excellence has begun with the introduction of the AIR-EZE FAIRWAY Shoe Cleaner.