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Golf Ireland celebrates Rory McIlroy’s Masters win
Golf Ireland has extended its congratulations to Rory McIlroy following a sensational back-to-back victory at the Masters in Augusta.
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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.
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Walton Heath to deregister common land
Walton Heath Golf Club has applied to the secretary of state for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to deregister ‘common land’ so that it can be converted into a practice facility.
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Football, fishing & climbing targeted by SGU
The Scottish Golf Union and Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association have launched a three-phased marketing campaign to encourage golfers to join their local golf club.
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Clubs spending heavily on non-golf facilities
Several golf clubs are spending heavily on improving their facilities in a sign that the worst may be over for the industry. However, most of the money is being spent on non-golf offerings.
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Outcry after geese shot by golf club
A Worcestershire golf club has faced an angry backlash from its local community after it shot several geese because their faeces may have dirtied golf balls.
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Golfer raises £250K for Child Flight
The PGA pro at Styal Golf Club in Cheshire has raised nearly £250,000 for children’s charity Child Flight, following the death of his daughter.
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Golfers live five years longer
Heart Research UK is urging everyone in the UK to take up golf – as regular golfers live, on average, five years longer than non-golfers, according to Swedish research.
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Germany has more female golfers than UK
The UK now has fewer female golfers as members of clubs than Germany, despite having four times as many golf courses and being known as the ‘home of golf’.




