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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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Club profile: Strandhill Golf Club
After a fire destroyed Strandhill Golf Club in Ireland’s clubhouse, a financial crisis nearly killed the club. However, the members rallied and the venue is, today, thriving, writes Daragh Small.
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How a proactive professional supports member retention
Ian Melham, Foremost Golf Head of Membership Services, offers advice on the role a forward-thinking professional can play in supporting member retention.
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Bingo all the way – Bingo Golf: The new trend in gaming
Golf and bingo, two classic pastimes, have joined forces in an innovative and increasingly popular game known as Bingo Golf.
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Golf rules expert and referee David Rickman to retire
After what will be 37 years of employment with The R&A as a rules official and referee, David Rickman has announced he will be retiring in 2024.
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Golf is predominantly seen as a game for white men, US / UK study finds
A study that looked at social media posts in the US and UK between 2019 and 2022 appears to conclude that the game is mostly talked about by white men.
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How golf helps business owners keep their brain in tip-top shape
Like any sport, golf can be a great way to reduce stress and anxiety for CEOs. Here’s the story of Shania Brenson, the CEO of 15M Finance who believes golf is the best way to unplug.
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Club reports 77% surge in memberships since the Ryder Cup
A golf club in Lancashire has seen a surge in memberships in just the last few weeks and it believes it is down to having a link with one of the stars of the Ryder Cup.
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Another Scottish golf course used to dump torched car
A car has been found burnt out on a Scottish golf course after the vehicle was ignited in the middle of the night.
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How these two clubs funded their refurbishments
Two historic golf clubs have both just completed major refurbishment projects that cost nearly £2 million each. Here, we look at the work that was carried out and how the clubs secured the funding.
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Top 5 sports to get rid of writing blocks and improve creativity
Writer’s block can be an insurmountable obstacle to our creativity, striking unexpectedly and leaving us staring at a blank page.
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Why do professional athletes keep blogs (2)?
Professional athletes continuously find new ways to connect with fans and share personal journeys.
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How to get rid of trouble-causing employees
A step-by-step guide to saying goodbye, legally, by Carolyne Wahlen from Golf HR.
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Kubota a hit with Harpenden Common Golf Club
Ask the team at Harpenden Common about their favourite and most adaptable pieces of equipment, and it’s Kubota that wins the day for both tractors and course utility vehicles.
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European Tour Destinations launches Digital Marketing Trends 2024
Leaders within the golf industry have identified strategic digital marketing trends that will help destinations convert audience engagement into sales in 2024.
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Why do professional athletes keep blogs?
In an era where digital communication reigns supreme, professional athletes have embraced blogging as a crucial component of their public persona and brand.




