Tom Phillips begins work as the new CEO of the Ladies European Tour (LET)

As we review the last month in the UK golf industry, we conclude that there is much to be optimistic about even though we did lose three UK golf clubs.

A partnership between Whitchurch Golf Club in Cardiff and a local school has seen girls learn golf and life leadership skills over the course of six weekly sessions, instead of doing PE.

Short courses and short-game areas are continuing to spring up at golf clubs, offering practice opportunities, the ability to play a round quickly and a pathway for beginners before moving on to the clubs’ main courses.

Royal Winchester Golf Club installs an air-operated footwear cleaning system from AIR-EZE.

The new Basingstoke Golf Club has been one of the most talked-about golf development projects in the UK and is being headed up by general manager David Green. Here he tells us about what’s been going on.

The Greensmaster e1026 fixed-head pedestrian mower represents not only Toro’s investment in research and development of electrified equipment, but its dedication to providing battery-powered choice.

As sustainability becomes increasingly vital, greenkeepers are seeking cost-effective ways to reduce their carbon footprints. Kress RTKn robotic mowers combine cutting-edge technology with zero-emissions.

Golf range technology Toptracer, and Rovio Entertainment, the creative mind behind the iconic Angry Birds franchise, have announced a brand-new Angry Birds game mode coming soon to Toptracer Range.

Golf may seem like a low-impact sport, but it can place significant strain on the body, especially on the back, shoulders, and knees.

Fife-based Scotscraig Golf Club, the 13th oldest in the world, has recently invested in the Toro ProCore 648s aerator to improve the overall quality of its surface and the playability of the course.

In a theme of fives, Calcot Park Golf Club has received five new Toro machines on a five-year lease. Headlining the fleet is the Reelmaster 5410 with five cutting units.