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Meet the resort director: Richard Woolley
The resort director at St. Mellion Estate in Cornwall talks about leading the venue he grew up playing at after 15 years of senior roles at Crown Golf clubs, and tells us what the resort has been investing in this decade, as it prepares for its 50th anniversary this summer.
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Ex American Golf duo set up new company
Abi Owers and Gavin Beddow have departed American Golf (AG) to set up The Golf Group, a new company focused on the continued growth of the game.
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Coronation wedges available to purchase
Zebra Golf has teamed up with specialist club customisation company Golf Alchemy to produce a bespoke wedge that celebrates and commemorates the coronation of King Charles III.
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Sport Aberdeen share shocking images of vandalised course
Sport Aberdeen, which runs the Kings Link golf course, has shared shocking images of a green that has been damaged by a vehicle driving over it.
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Will Europe’s Italian move backfire?
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club will host the 2023 Ryder Cup as the renowned tournament comes to Italy for the first time.
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PGA Championship 2023: Will Justin Thomas claim another win?
Justin Thomas will be eager to get his name back among the world’s top golfers. It feels like a lifetime ago that he first exploded onto the scene, but the fact he hasn’t hit 30 yet will be a positive for him and his team.
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Irish golf club reports best ever financial year
Lahinch Golf Club, rated as one of the best in Ireland, has said it enjoyed a record operating surplus in the last financial year.
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Head of EventScotland named new CEO of Scottish Golf
The head of EventScotland, Robbie Clyde, the man who was project director for the 2014 Ryder Cup, has been named the new CEO of Scottish Golf.
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Here’s three stories from the last month that’s got the golf industry talking
From life-saving devices being installed on buggies to major new golf courses opening in the UK, we look at three trends from the last month.
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How grasses can help to reduce the carbon footprint of your golf club
Howard Wood, environmental consultant to Origin Amenity Solutions, discusses carbon sequestration in grasses.
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How to balance the cost of an irrigation system
Robert Jackson, division manager for Reesink Hydro-Scapes, solves the problem of how to balance the cost of an irrigation system.
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The value of a proactive professional to a golf club
Golf professionals are far more than coaches who also work in the shop – they can be the main reason why members renew every year, writes Steve Bird, Business Development Consultant at Foremost Golf.
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Machinery profile: the Kubota RTV 520
The RTV 520 is particularly well suited to the golf market with an easy-access, heavy-duty cargo bed and lightweight overall footprint.
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Women in golf: Breaking barriers and making history
As the world embraces gender equality in different facets of society, many female golfers have proven that sports can be played and even conquered by women.
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Q1 2023 figures show participation is still strong but membership numbers are falling
New data on participation and membership in the first quarter of 2023 finds that the number of rounds played in the UK and Ireland remains very strong but membership numbers, particularly in Ireland, are starting to fall.
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American Golf puts four golf clubs up for sale
American Golf has put the four golf venues it acquired in the last two years up for sale as it will focus more on retail moving forward.