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Golf Ireland celebrates Rory McIlroy’s Masters win
Golf Ireland has extended its congratulations to Rory McIlroy following a sensational back-to-back victory at the Masters in Augusta.
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New golf project to be made available to PGA professionals
A Golf Foundation coaching project that includes breathing techniques and delivered successful results for participants aged 11 to 16 is to be made available to PGA professionals.
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Club profile: Astbury Golf Club
The Cheshire facility is a quintessentially English rural golf club that’s looking forward to its centenary. And, thanks to a programme of investment in its course and clubhouse, its future is exciting as well.
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This is what it’s like to buy golf clubs when you’re a woman
The Golf Business contributor Sarah Forrest is an accomplished golfer and golf writer – but that doesn’t mean it’s an easy or satisfying experience for her when she buys golf equipment.
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Peter Alliss charity raises thousands for children with disabilities
A charity set up by the ‘voice of golf’, Peter Alliss, has now raised £1.15 million and paid for more than 300 wheelchairs and walking aids.
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Toro’s myTurf Pro fleet management software is popular with UK golf clubs
Leading the way with the latest technology in turfcare, Toro’s myTurf Pro fleet management software program is proving to be a popular addition at UK golf clubs across the country.
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UK golf club attacked in bizarre case of mistaken identity
A second UK golf club has had to deal with an animal rights activism attack – in this case to its reputation – in a matter of days, and in both cases the clubs were innocent victims.
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‘Hip replacement surgery will not stop you playing golf’
A member of the Open Championship medical team who’s also an orthopaedic surgeon has said the initial results from a major survey into joint replacement operations suggests they don’t stop people playing golf.
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Carnoustie reopens free to play golf course
Carnoustie Golf Links has redesigned and reopened its fourth golf course – and has made it open and free to play for everyone.
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The Brow Golf Club has been closed down
A Shropshire golf club has closed down following the untimely death of its co-owner – and a decision has not yet been made whether this will be permanent or not.
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In their own words: Nick Pink
The chief executive of England Golf details that the resurrection of Tiger Woods as a golfing champion could inspire increased participation – at a time when it is already rising.
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Meet the PGA pro: Simon Hanson
The head PGA professional at Kemnay GC and the TGI’s ‘new partner of the year’ talks about the technology he uses to boost his pro shop and how the club encourages more beginners into the game.
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Are you a micro manager?
A micro manager – a boss who gives excessive supervision to employees – can be a problem for any business. Here, golf clubs’ staff trainer Frank Newberry explains how they come about.
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Employment Law – the importance of carrying out a reasonable investigation
A recent employment tribunal case has underlined the importance of the investigation stage in disciplinary proceedings for golf club employers, writes the National Golf Clubs Advisory Association (NGCAA).
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Nearly a third of Welsh golf clubs are seeing a rise in members
Three in ten golf clubs in Wales have seen an increase in members in the last year, according to a Wales Golf club survey.
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Incorrect Facebook post led to golf club being vandalised
A story about a golf club that was attacked by animal rights activists after a local resident posted an incorrect update about a badger sett has received national media attention.