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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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Reciprocal county card schemes – the solution to the 2-for-1 problem?
Many clubs do not have a full membership and the many 2-for-1 schemes for casual golfers is blamed as a contributory factor. On the other hand most clubs need income from visitors.
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How a membership referral scheme can work for your club
For the vast majority of clubs in the UK, membership renewal falls between November and April.
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Proprietary golf clubs urged to make Capital Allowance Tax claim
All proprietary golf clubs in the UK have been urged to make a Capital Allowance Tax claim before next year’s April Budget, when the tax allowance is ended after 62 years.
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Golf clubs overcharged by more than £5 million per year by energy firms
An energy expert has said that golf clubs are overcharged by about £5 million per year by their energy suppliers and that 70 per cent of golf clubs will recover about £2,000 each, if they carry out an audit.
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Marketing: How to get your local press on board
Clubs are increasingly looking for new members to help keep their finances fit, but, short of erecting signboards at the roadside blazing forth the fact, how can they tip the wink to their local catchment?
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Rules of Golf face biggest changes since 1897
A golfer will no longer be penalised if his or her ball is moved by a gust of wind after it has been addressed.
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More than 200 golf clubs sign up to Golf 4 Heroes
More than 200 golf clubs around Europe have signed up for the new Golf 4 Heroes project.
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Q&A with Simon Doyle, the head of agronomy at Troon Europe
How do you work with owners to achieve the optimum golf course condition whilst catering to their desires?
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Person profile: John Scott – golf club manager and soldier
John Scott, former serving secretary for several years has recently returned from military service, as a Royal Marine, in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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International clubs forge reciprocal deal to attract members
Two major golf clubs, one in China and one in Cyprus, have formed a reciprocal partnership to attract more members to both.
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Bearwood Lakes removes ryegrass from its rough
The course manager of Bearwood Lakes Golf Club has timed his selective herbicide treatments, targeting ryegrass and Yorkshire fog, to coincide with the natural fescues’ autumn senescence.
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Podcasts for greenkeepers to listen to as they mow launched
Educational podcasts for greenkeepers to listen to as they cut the grass has been launched by a fellow greenkeeper.
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How to attract members: Make it possible for them to pay by direct debit and offer flexible subs
The lure of lavish golfing retreats in far-flung corners of the globe is just too irresistible for many enthusiasts, it seems.
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Why The Club Company doesn’t rely on golf income at its 10 golf clubs
The Club Company currently operates 10 golf clubs in England and all have been developed into the country club format that is a hallmark of the group.
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How clubs in Devon are recruiting more women and children as members
In an age when golf club memberships are falling and the average age of golfers across the country is still in the 50s, the state of the game is often said by ‘experts’ to be parlous.