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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.Â
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Nine-hole feeder course could open in Hampshire
A nine-hole par three golf course aimed at elderly golfers and beginners could open in Liss, Hampshire, now a planning application has been submitted.
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England Golf explains new ‘rogue player’ handicapping rule
England Golf has released a statement explaining why it has introduced a clause to CONGU’s handicapping system that requires players to return their scores to their home golf club.
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Will fireworks and music attract younger people to golf?
It is hoped that a new and radically different European Tour event could have a positive impact on participation in the game.
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England Golf rewarded for boosting participation
A partnership featuring England Golf and the Professional Golfers’ Association is to receive £6.23 million over the next four years specifically to boost participation in golf.
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Here’s the top three things I learnt about the industry in February
From new evidence that the golf industry is growing to the contentious issue of senior discounts, February 2017 brought a degree of optimism to those working in golf clubs
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Private clubs saw membership rise in 2016
Another survey on membership levels in golf clubs has found that 2016 was the best year for many in several years, but problems still remain.
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World’s oldest links could have a new management company
Musselburgh Links, The Old Course, which is regarded by some as the world’s oldest golf course for continuous play, is the subject of a bid that could result in £10 million being invested in it, according to reports.
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Less than 3% of golf clubs made a loss in 2016
A new survey of golf clubs has found a huge turnaround in their financial fortunes between 2013 and 2016.
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Historic golf club embarks on modernisation programme
One of the oldest golf clubs in the world, Ladybank GC in Fife, is undergoing a series of major changes to make it attractive to modern consumers.
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Previously struggling club now pursuing members’ buyout
A Norfolk golf club that was struggling to pay its rent just five years ago has turned around so much that its members are buying the venue from the Crown Estate.
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This club is already seeing a return on its 2016 £2m investment
A golf club that spent more than £2 million on itself in 2016 has said it has already seen a significant return on the investment.
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Wentworth’s West Course greens to be ready for PGA
Wentworth’s West Course is one of the most famous in the world but, in recent years, some European Tour golfers had complained about the state of its greens. Kenny Mackay details the improvements they have undergone since last May
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Over 90% of seniors say they should get discounted membership
New research has found that more than 90 percent of senior golfers believe that they should get some sort of incentive or discount on golf club membership fees, while more than 80 percent of golf clubs do not offer this.
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Lancashire’s golf clubs see huge rise in members; Surprise fall in Durham
Lancashire’s golf clubs collectively saw an increase of more than 1,500 members in 2016, while Durham saw a surprise loss after a successful 2015.
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Marlborough Golf Club receives £200,000 VAT windfall
Marlborough Golf Club in Wiltshire has received £200,000 from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HRMC) as recovery of VAT paid on visitors’ green fees.