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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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Meet the Director of Golf:Â Franco Botha
Franco Botha, Director of Golf at one of the biggest golfing venues in the Middle East, Jumeirah Golf Estates, talks about his time at the facility in the last 24 months and preparing it for the DP World Tour Championship.
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Participation soaring in 2025
This year is on course to break British records for golf participation, according to new data.
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“The value of our golf course has tripled in four years”
In 2021, The Golf & Leisure Group acquired Bristol Golf Centre – and the value of the site has almost tripled since. The company, which has just purchased the 3 Hammers Golf Complex in Wolverhampton, explains what has worked so well.
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England Golf welcomes Denise Lewis as ambassador
England Golf has named Dame Denise Lewis DBE as its newest ambassador, joining forces to inspire the next generation of golfers and spearhead the launch of a bold new initiative – Game Changers.
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Foremost Golf:Â Unparalleled support is the key to member success
Between lessons, customer service, stock management and event planning, running a successful golf business demands reliable, strategic support. That’s exactly what the ‘Retail & Marketing Support’ element of what Foremost Golf delivers.
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Golf clubs ‘need to build closer connections with golf entertainment venues’
The number of golf entertainment venues in urban areas will double in the coming years, says Jay Karen, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA).
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Better practice, better golf — all year round
Today’s golfers expect more than just a great course — they want professional-quality practice facilities that perform perfectly, whatever the weather
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Golf course in Warwickshire sold to luxury hotel group
Ardencote Hotel and Spa in Warwickshire, which includes an 18-hole golf course, has been acquired by Barons Eden, a luxury hotel and spa group.
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Here’s three golf industry developments from August 2025
From the growth of junior golf in the UK to major investment projects, at least some of the golf industry appears to be in a healthy place in late summer 2025.Â
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Reesink Turfcare introduces new ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ offer on all Toro machinery
Reesink Turfcare has announced its latest finance offering: a Buy Now, Pay Later deal with 0% interest across the entire Toro range, giving customers the opportunity to secure the machinery they need now, with nothing to pay until May 2026.
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Significant investment for The Mount Hotel Country Manor
The Mount Hotel Country Manor in Wolverhampton has revealed that it has invested £650,000 into its leisure and golf facilities in the last year, and will be investing a further £2.5 million.
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145 Scottish clubs signed up for GolfSixes this year
Scottish Golf has reported a record-breaking season of GolfSixes League action in 2025, featuring juniors from all regions of the country.
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Golf club in Essex closes and will be converted into housing
A golf club in Essex has become the second venue in England in just the last month to close – and will be converted into housing.
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Prostate Cancer UK’s The Big Golf Race raises £1.25m so far in 2025
Prostate Cancer UK’s flagship golfing fundraiser, The Big Golf Race, has raised over £1.25 million so far in 2025.
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Jackson Koivun claims McCormack Medal after stellar amateur season
Jackson Koivun, 20, from the United States, has been awarded the Mark H. McCormack Medal as the leading male in the 2025 World Amateur Golf Ranking® (WAGR®).