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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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Get Golfing acquires its 12th golf club
A charity that runs golf clubs has taken over its 12th venue in five years.
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Golf course proposed for former mine in Fife
A former colliery in Fife could be turned into a golf resort featuring a hotel, holiday park and housing.
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Here’s three developments from the last month that reveal a lot about the state of the golf industry
From mixed financial performances in the golf club industry to the unwelcome return of trophy thefts, here’s a look at some key trends from the last few weeks.
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Insights into golf betting in the PGA Tour underdog scene
As a participant sport, golf is more popular than ever. In turn, this has naturally seen a major rise in both watching professional golf, and betting on the outcome.
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Meet the head of agronomy in Europe at The R&A: Paul Woodham
The new head of agronomy in Europe at The R&A talks to George Stead about the importance of sustainability in golf course maintenance and how it’s possible to achieve this.
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“Golf is what keeps us going!”
Twice a week this summer a fourball met to play at their local club in Cumbria. And, given that the youngest of the quartet was 86, and two are in their 90s, they are evidence that the sport can help people live longer lives.
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Why contracts are most likely to land you in hot water (and a tribunal)
From a failure to issue a contract to not knowing legal changes that they must stipulate, there are many mistakes golf clubs can and do make in this area. Golf HR’s Carolyne Wahlen details key measures to follow.
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Why it pays to receive expert financial advice
A member with a little knowledge about their lawn shouldn’t advise the course manager – and one with a little finance knowledge shouldn’t advise the club on major purchases, writes Golf Finance’s Malcolm Pennycott.
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Kilspindie Golf Club acquires Reelmaster 3550-D thanks to Reesink ReeOwn
Kilspindie Golf Club has its hands on a new used Reelmaster 3550-D as part of Reesink’s ReeOwn scheme that refurbishes and rehomes preloved Toro equipment.
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The winners of this year’s World Golf Awards
Featuring venues such as Apes Hill Barbados, Terras da Comporta, Quinta do Lago, La Hacienda Links Golf Resort and Costa Navarino, here are some of the winners at the World Golf Awards in Abu Dhabi.
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Two prestigious Surrey clubs are victims of burglaries
Two prestigious golf clubs, which both counted Winston Churchill as a member, have experienced burglaries recently, with one of them seeing £90,000-worth of its trophies stolen.
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Mastering patience: Lessons from the golf course and the poker table
Let’s unravel the woven threads of these diverse yet interconnected realms, gleaning pearls of wisdom from their depths.
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Golf for beginners: A step-by-step guide to getting started in the game
Learn from your mistakes, golf guidebooks and those around you until you up your gaming skills.
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Vandals destroy range technology at Essex golf club
A golf club in Essex has suffered tens of thousands of pounds-worth of damage after vandals broke in and smashed up its driving range technology.
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Plan ahead for your retail business and reap the rewards in 2024
Ian Melham, Head of Membership Services, Foremost Golf, offers advice on planning ahead for 2024.