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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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Meet the general manager: Liam Greasley
The general manager of Scotscraig Golf Club talks about modernising the governance of the club, reintroducing a joining fee, becoming a living wage employer and adopting a new marketing approach.
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The price might not be right
The F&B industry has suffered from two major crises of late – inflation and staffing issues. Here, Steven Brown explores what clubs can do to ensure their bars and restaurants deal with these extreme challenges.
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Range Servant’s TeeBox used at BigShots
If you have been following Range Servant’s journey, you will know that its TeeBox is currently being used at BigShots in London.
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What are the best golf buggies?
From a resort that offers golf cars for its 25 miles of buggy paths to a golf club that allows golfers to listen to music via speakers in the vehicles, we look at some major developments in the UK market.
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TurfKeeper makes task management a breeze at Warrington Golf Club
An online software system is making the management of the golf course, from providing data on labour hours spent on each maintenance task to planning budgets, easier at Warrington Golf Club in Cheshire.
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SkyTrak+ launches new monitor
The new SkyTrak+ is a game changer in the world of golf launch monitors, offering tour level accuracy and performance at a price that makes it attainable to golfers all over the globe.
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St Andrews Links Trust refutes union’s claim
The Unison union has called for the Old Course at St Andrews to withdraw what it claims is a ‘fire and rehire’ pensions threat to workers.
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Vandals drive stolen buggy into golf course lake
Vandals have run riot at a golf course in Sussex, including stealing buggies and driving one of them into one of the club’s lakes.
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Royal Ascot becomes latest golf club to link with Fairmont
Royal Ascot has become the third major UK golf club to form a partnership with global luxury hotel chain Fairmont in the last two months.
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Hampshire golf club enters administration
A golf and country club in Hampshire has fallen into administration and been put up for sale.
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The story behind Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas becoming minority owners of Leeds United
The purchase price was initially set at £400 million but relegation to the Championship meant a new valuation of the club had to be reached.
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Club sees £1m increase in F&B revenue in last year
A golf club in Surrey has reported a huge boost in food and beverage revenue in the last 12 months after marketing more to families.
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Shirley Golf Club runs free lessons for children with special needs
Shirley Golf Club hosts free golf lessons for hundreds of children with special needs every week as part of a programme it runs. The venue would like other clubs to get involved, writes general manager Aneil Chauhan.
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The best retailers are planning their apparel and footwear for 2024 now
For a club professional or golf club retail business, investing a small amount of time now can help to maximise sales and profit down the line at the same time as avoiding the same mistakes of previous years.
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John Deere dealers given advanced training
More than 50 John Deere dealers have been given advanced training on how greenkeepers can make the most of the latest technological innovations developed by the company.