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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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Golf club offers £1,000 reward after attack by vandals
A Kent golf club is offering a £1,000 reward for any information that leads to a prosecution of vandals who caused extensive damage to its course.
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What will Tiger Woods’ astonishing comeback mean for golf participation?
Tiger Woods’ incredible Masters victory could lead to more people playing the game in the UK – not least because images of him winning were broadcast on the front pages of newspapers the following day.
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Merseyside golf club to undergo major redevelopment
A Merseyside golf club hopes to embark on a major redevelopment project that will include a new clubhouse, changes to the course and the building of more than 20 homes.
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Housing project ‘will fund golf course redesign’
A plan to build nearly 200 homes on a part of a Scottish golf course will create funding for the course to be redesigned so it can remain an 18-hole venue.
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GolfClubSubs offers direct debits to UK golf club members
A financial technology company is offering the opportunity for UK golf clubs’ members to pay their annual subscriptions via direct debit online.
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Meet the course manager: Chris Smith
Just 10 years ago Chris Smith was working as an electrician. Today he’s the course manager of Cranleigh Golf & Country Club in Surrey. He talks about the work he’s set to do in his new role.
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Why offering free golf to children works
There are two proven ways to benefit a golf club and children – offer free golf to them and raise awareness that you’re offering them free golf. James Bargeron reports.
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Meet the PGA pro: Stuart Disney
The Mendip GC’s pro talks about the programmes he’s introduced to benefit non-traditional golfing profiles such as disability groups, and how his pro shop won a ‘Most Improved Business of the Year’ award.
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Psychology professor recommends golf to reduce stress
A psychologist has championed the role golf can play in reducing stress and supporting good mental health.
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Fairway Credit agrees to step in to help Zebra Finance’s customers
Fairway Credit has agreed to step in to help after rival Zebra Finance closed for new business in golf membership funding.
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Aylesbury Park Golf Club closes amid HS2 development
A Buckinghamshire golf club that the HS2 railway line was due to slice through has closed down.
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Stony Holme Golf Club is latest former Mack Golf venue to be rescued
A golf club in Carlisle that closed down last year when its operator went into liquidation has been rescued.
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In their own words: Craig Tracey MP
The co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Golf Group, and MP for North Warwickshire & Bedworth, exclusively discusses the work that the group does to support the sport.
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in their own words: Andrew McKinlay
Writing exclusively for The Golf Business, the CEO of Scottish Golf previews the inaugural Golf and Health Week, which takes place as soon as The Masters ends.
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How Westmanstown Golf Club delivered lessons to women over winter
Its PGA professional, Bernard Fitzgerald, details how, over one five-week period this winter, he delivered lessons to a huge number of women, which has improved their golf.