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Meet the golf club manager: Anthony Tarchetti
The general manager of Chart Hills Golf Club in Kent, Anthony Tarchetti, talks about the major transformations the venue has seen in the last six years, which means, for example, it now offers year-round golf on firm, consistent fairways.
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Kinross Golf Courses unveils £800k+ investment
Kinross Golf Courses has launched a major investment programme featuring £600k in new machinery, a GPS-enabled buggy fleet and a sensitive bunker restoration. The project honours designer Sir David Montgomery while elevating the player experience.
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Alan Holcroft named new manager of Canterbury Golf Club
Alan Holcroft has been appointed the new general manager of Canterbury Golf Club in Kent, home to a Harry Colt classic course located just outside the cathedral city.
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Lahinch Golf Club reports record-breaking financial year
Lahinch Golf Club in Ireland saw its green fee income alone soar to £3.65 million in the last year, while it now has more than £10 million in cash reserves.
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Sports Tours International acquires Golfbreaks
Manchester-based travel group Sports Tours International has completed the acquisition of European golf travel operator, Golfbreaks.
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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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Are you engaging members at the time it matters most?
William Hollin, Membership Manager at Foremost Golf, shares practical ways clubs can keep members engaged once the playing season is fully underway.
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Cowdray Golf Club invests in its driving range
Cowdray Golf Club in West Sussex has completed another venue improvement project.
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How dementia-friendly golf at Garon Park has empowered wellbeing
A successful taster clinic at Garon Park Golf has showcased the power of dementia-friendly sport. Hosted by the Norman Garon Trust and Fore Get Me Not Golf, the session focused on building confidence and social connection through inclusive coaching.
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Major new golf resort proposed for Scotland
Proposals have been revealed for a major new golf resort in the southeast of Scotland.
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“Moving abroad was always something I wanted to do”
After working at a golf club in Berkshire, Callum Burgess moved to Portugal 11 years ago. He talks about the growth of his business specifically and the Quinta do Lago facility in general, where he is the head professional.
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60 golf clubs in England and Wales have closed this decade – mostly sold to housing developers
Sixty golf clubs in England and Wales closed down from March 2020 to March 2025, according to new data, despite this period coinciding with a boom in golf participation.
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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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Meet the head professional: David Haines
Burnham & Berrow Golf Club in Somerset’s head professional, David Haines, reflects on 30 years in the trade, discussing how launch monitor technology, choosing the best Retail Services Group for your business and tailored junior pathways are securing the future of the modern pro shop.
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Shocking! R&A introduces ‘electric tee’ to speed up slow play
The R&A has granted immediate approval for the first ‘Pace-or-Pause’ active teeing system, developed by a Swiss tech startup, which it believes is set to revolutionise green speed and course flow.
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Here’s three stories from March 2026 that tell us a lot about the state of the UK golf industry
From record-breaking memberships in Wales and England to a rapidly successful mission to save historic Scottish links, golf is thriving. And new ‘health hubs’ are transforming clubs into vital community assets, proving the sport is a powerhouse for modern wellbeing.




