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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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Kent Golf Union appoints first ever female county secretary
A county golf union that England Golf describes as a ‘very traditional men’s county golf union’ has appointed a woman as its county secretary for the first time.
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In their own words: World Golf Foundation CEO Steve Mona
The chief executive of the World Golf Foundation looks forward to 2018 – a year that should see positive inclusivity trends continue
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How to get a golf vacation of a lifetime … for a lifetime!
Luxurious Florida apartments are being marketed to British golfers with a 20% discount. Buyers automatically become members of two Greg Norman golf courses in Orlando.
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Scottish Golf begins recruitment for FOUR new directors
The body that runs amateur golf in Scotland, Scottish Golf, has said it is recruiting for four new directors for its board.
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James Braid course invests in new course machinery
Golspie Golf Club has invested in two machines to maintain the varying surfaces on the James Braid design 18-hole golf course.
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Golf club PGA pro and manager challenge this April
All golf clubs are being invited to enter a pair comprising their club manager / secretary and PGA professional for the 2018 ‘Teamwork Trophy’.
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Yorkshire golf club votes to sell its clubhouse
Members of a Yorkshire golf club have voted to sell their clubhouse to a developer, which will be knocked down and replaced by five homes.
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Meet the golf club manager: Gordon MacLeod from St Ives (Hunts)
Gordon talks about winning the GCMA’s ‘Newcomer of the Year’ award, the challenges involved in taking over a club that had recently relocated and what the venue’s strategic plan entails
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What is the liability of committee members when the company is not incorporated?
This guidance from the NGCAA explores issues such as debt, loans and mortgages and asks what is the liability of committee members when the company is not incorporated.
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Yorkshire club creates general manager position
Hallamshire Golf Club in Yorkshire has created the new position of general manager and appointed the head professional of Queenwood Golf Club in Surrey to fill it.
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In their own words: Golf Foundation CEO Brendon Pyle
Brendon looks forward to working with golf clubs in 2018 to introduce the game to more children
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Irish golf club to benefit from staggering £18m investment
The company that runs East Clare Golf Club in Ireland has said it will invest nearly £18 million into the facility.
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Warwickshire golf club closes ‘until further notice’
A popular golf club in Warwickshire has closed ‘until further notice’ after its operator pulled out, according to its local council, which is taking legal advice.
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Woodcote Park GC on the Open Solutions package
The club’s secretary, Adrian Dawson, talks about the system, which is the only software to link automatically with Croft’s accounting package
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Hull venue secures its future by becoming a private members’ golf club
A Yorkshire golf club has secured its future after its members decided to buy the facility for themselves.