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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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“Golf gives me the perfect excuse to be outside”
A woman, who retired just before the pandemic hit, took up golf and, three years on, and partly thanks to her local club’s academy scheme, her handicap has improved by 14 shots and her social life is thriving.
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Are Christmas decorations religious discrimination?
Some employers are concerned that they could be discriminatory by celebrating Christmas. As Carolyne Wahlen from Golf HR explains, there are some legal areas golf clubs should be mindful of this festive season.
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Nexxchange offers SaaS solutions for the golf industry
Nexxchange is a technology company specialising in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for the golf and hospitality industry.
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A fresh breeze: AIR-EZE renewal at Enville Golf Club
‘December Discount’ is a £350 unit discount available on any unit ordered from now up until December 31, 2023, and is not limited to just one unit per order. Order must be delivered by the end of January 2024.
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Kubota to release ZE electric zero-turn models in 2024
The Ze electric zero-turn models not only meet productivity requirements, but also with a higher level of operator comfort through reduced noise levels and less vibration during operation.
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A look at the revamped Tenby Golf Club
Wales Golf states that the £1.7 million Tenby Golf Club project was one of the most ambitious ever undertaken by a Welsh golf members’ club.
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BurgGolf and UGolf form partnership
The biggest golf operator in the Netherlands, BurgGolf, which operates six courses, has formed a partnership with Europe’s largest golf course management company, UGolf International, which runs 100+ venues.
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The golf connection: Players, passion and persistence
Golf – a sport often associated with tranquil green fairways and the gentle clink of clubs – is more than just a game; it’s an enduring quest marrying skill, determination and a deep-seated passion that binds its enthusiasts.
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Old Tom Morris and James Braid course to be enhanced
Lundin Golf Club in Fife has announced extensive plans to enhance its course, originally designed by Old Tom Morris in the 1860s and later extended by James Braid.
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Club reports 50% young adult growth since Covid
A Berkshire golf club has said its young adult section has grown exponentially in the last three years.
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Here’s three stories from November that give an insight into the state of the UK golf industry
Shorter versions of golf, driving range entertainment and midweek golf have all seen huge growth this decade, according to evidence from the last month.
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Golf club introduces turfcare qualification
Royal Norwich, an historic golf and country club, which relocated four years ago, has introduced an international sports turf qualification for students who want to specialise in golf.
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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.
