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Foxhills’ director of golf Sean Graham on managing 6,000 members and £2m course upgrades
Foxhills’ director of golf Sean Graham discusses the club’s landmark 50th anniversary, the £2 million renovation of the Longcross Course and how a relentless focus on family-centric investment has built a thriving community of nearly 6,000 members in Surrey.
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Andy Roger named new resort director at Mar HallÂ
Congratulations to Andy Roger, who has been named the new resort director at Mar Hall Golf and Spa Resort in Glasgow.
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Mark Bentley joins Oulton Hall
Oulton Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort has welcomed leading putting coach Mark Bentley to its golf academy.
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Cornwall golf club installs 600kW solar array
A golf club in Cornwall has installed a ground-mounted 600kW solar array on the outskirts of its golf course.
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74 women’s golf projects win public funding in Wales
Golf facilities across Wales will be transformed this year, with 74 projects securing funding from the million-pound Women’s Golf Legacy Fund from the Welsh government, through Sport Wales.Â
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This year’s Open at Royal Portrush will host 278,000 golf fans
There has been more demand for tickets for this year’s Open Championship than for any other in history outside of St Andrews.
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How a good PGA professional can drive golf club business
Steve Bird, business development consultant and education lead at Foremost Golf, discusses the four-step roadmap to driving good business for PGA professionals, while helping golfers enjoy their game in the process.
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Club profile:Â Clitheroe Golf Club
Last autumn, Clitheroe Golf Club was named ‘Lancashire Golf Club of the Year’. With a 100-strong junior section, events for elite golfers and renowned dining facilities, we can see why.
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How many golfers and golf clubs are there in England?
New data from England Golf reveals there are 1,735 golf clubs in England and more than 730,000 people are members of golf clubs in England. But what are their ages and which counties have the most clubs, oldest members on average and best golfers?
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Digital queuing system used for first time at the Old Course in St Andrews
The modernised process for single golfers has been praised by players as easy and equitable, who previously had to queue for tee times, sometimes for up to 12 hours.
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Spanish golf haven Sotogrande attracting high net-worth property buyers
Last year, the property market in Sotogrande, which is home to golf courses such as Real Club Valderrama, Real Club Sotogrande and La Reserva Club, experienced a 30 percent increase in average sale prices compared to 2023.
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Meet the golf club manager: Dan Naudo
Dan Naudo is the club manager at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. He is focused on enhancing its vibrant community spirit, expanding lifestyle offerings and further building on the reputation of the venue that hosts the DP World Tour Championship and two award-winning golf courses.
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More golf clubs appoint a woman as captain for first time
More golf clubs have this month announced that they have appointed a woman as captain for the first time in their history.
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Prince’s Golf Club completes major clubhouse renovation
Prince’s Golf Club, host of the 1932 Open Championship, has completed a significant clubhouse renovation.
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Meet the golf operations assistants: Kirsten Thorpe and Erin Wilson
Here, in their own words, Kirsten and Erin, who both work at Fairmont St Andrews, explain why they are more than just two people who work for golf clubs – from a young age their ambition has been to work in the golf industry.
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Inci Mehmet named new ambassador for Exclusive Collection
Exclusive Collection, which runs Wiltshire golf venue The Manor House, has unveiled broadcaster and former professional golfer Inci Mehmet as its newest ambassador.