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Meet the director of golf: Dean Montgomery
Having worked at great golf clubs around the world, including Royal Liverpool, Bearwood Lakes and Yas Links, Dean Montgomery has taken on a new role as director of golf at Golf at The Hawthorn, just as it is about to open a luxury hotel.
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84-year-old greenkeeper “has no intention of retiring”
An 84-year-old greenkeeper who has barely missed a day’s work since he joined his club 28 years ago, and has no intention of retiring, has received a special recognition award.
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Here’s three stories from July 2024 that inform us about the state of the UK golf industry
It’s been a month of intriguing financial reports – in which some clubs are still soaring from the participation boom since 2020 while others are facing an uncertain future due to inflationary pressures.
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The Manor converts unused clubhouse space into thriving hub of activity
Partly thanks to a golf industry asset funding specialist, The Manor Golf Club has converted a large, unused space in its clubhouse into a thriving hub of activity, which has led to an additional revenue stream.
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Calcot Park receives five new Toro machines on a five-year lease
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.
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Newquay Golf Club invests in satellite-guided John Deere sprayer
A Cornish golf club has become the first in south-west England to invest in a satellite-guided John Deere sprayer to help keep its course the in the best possible condition.
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Q&A: Tom Lovering
Ahead of the first Elevate Golf B2B event this October, we sat down with Elevate Golf founder Tom Lovering to find out a little more about golf’s newest B2B event.
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Welsh golf club to house 44 storage containers
A Welsh golf club is to site 44 containers at its venue as part of the diversification of its business to secure its future.
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Toptracer saw record-breaking engagement at the Open
Toptracer has announced a groundbreaking level of engagement during the Open, following the brand’s recent partnership with The R&A.
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How golf has moved with the times
The introduction of advanced technology into golf has contributed to huge changes within the sport, enhancing it not only for the players but for the fans, too.
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London Golf Club wants to host the Ryder Cup in the 2030s
As London Golf Club celebrates its 30th birthday, we sit down with chief executive Stephen Follett to talk about the past 30 years, today, and what looks to be a very exciting future.
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Cowdray Golf Club’s £1 million course upgrade
Earlier this year Cowdray Golf Club reopened its main course following a £1 million upgrade.
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“Our achievements on the course are worth celebrating”
With a buddy scheme, a welcoming atmosphere and a fixtures programme suitable for all abilities, Royal Ascot Golf Club expects to see more female participation on its course this year.
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2025 Open host completes coastal erosion work
A £165,000 scheme to strengthen the coastal erosion defences protecting part of the famous Dunluce links at Royal Portrush Golf Club has been completed.
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Carus Green GC becomes fully automated with fleet of Husqvarna mowers
Carus Green Golf Club, a popular golf club in the north of England, is now reaping the rewards of automation, thanks to the installation of a fleet of Husqvarna professional robotic lawnmowers.
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Toro supports The R&A’s Golf It! initiative
The idea behind The R&A’s Golf It! initiative was to create a space that introduces people to golf while proactively giving back to the community through an apprenticeship programme sponsored by The Toro Foundation.