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Tom Phillips begins work as the new CEO of the Ladies European Tour (LET)
Tom Phillips has officially begun his new role as CEO of the Ladies European Tour (LET), marking the beginning of an exciting new era for the tour and for women’s professional golf globally.
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“It most definitely is a balancing act”
Director of Penrith Golf Hub – and PGA professional – Andrew Pickering, recipient of TGI Partner Of The Year, North Region Award for 2025, discusses how he manages a busy schedule, new technology and creating opportunities for beginners, women and junior golfers.
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April was record-breaking month for golf participation
More official golf scores were submitted in England in April than in any other April since the World Handicap System (WHS) was launched, it has been revealed.
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Club profile: Crail Golf Society
Founded in 1786, Crail Golfing Society might be the seventh oldest golf club in the world, but its new performance hub could not be more modern.
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Worldwide Golf Brands is back in business
Following the theft of over £2 million of stock last weekend, Worldwide Golf Brands has reported that business is back up and running, with minimal disruption to the vast majority of its customers.
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Bovey Castle opens new pro shop and members’ area
Bovey Castle Golf and Leisure Club in Devon has opened its new golf shop and members’ area, following a six-figure investment.
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Meet the man who hopes to play 581 golf courses this year
Josh Simpson is in the process of trying to break the Guinness World Record of playing 581 golf courses in a single year.
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intelligentgolf and EV Charge Point solution provider Chaarge form partnership
Golf club software provider intelligentgolf (IG) and electric vehicle charging company Chaarge have formed a partnership that will make it simple for golf clubs to install and manage EV charging units and bill for them via the IG app.
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World record for most putts holed in one minute is broken
The manager of a golf club in Sussex has unofficially broken the world record for the number of putts holed in one minute.
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Royal Porthcawl Golf Club’s house manager Sian Heatley becomes a CCM
The house manager at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club, Sian Heatley, has become the first female Certified Club Manager (CCM) in Wales.
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Here’s three trends from the UK golf industry in the last month
From the results of the new digital queuing system in St Andrews being revealed to the continued growth of padel, we look back at April to see what’s trending in the UK golf industry.
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Foremost Golf Member Awards recognises exceptional professionals for 2024
Foremost Golf has announced the winners of the prestigious Foremost Member Awards for 2024.
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Over £2m of golf stock stolen from Worldwide Golf Brands warehouse in Manchester
More than £2 million in stock has been stolen from a Worldwide Golf Brands warehouse in Manchester.
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Sabrina Wong, 13, wins R&A Girls’ U16 Amateur Championship at Gog Magog
Sabrina Wong has become the first player to win both the Girls’ U16 Amateur and the prize for the championship’s leading player under the age of 14.
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Mark Bardsley and Joanna Dennis join England Golf board
Mark Bardsley and Joanna Dennis have joined the board of directors at England Golf.





