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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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Inquest finds greenkeeper’s death was an accident
A 35-year-old greenkeeper died after a poplar tree he was cutting fell on his head and fractured his skull, an inquest has heard.
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Campaign to raise awareness of health benefits of golf to take place
A major week-long R&A backed campaign to raise awareness of the health benefits of playing golf will begin the day after the Masters ends next month.
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Discover Coxmoor Golf Club’s spectacular new clubhouse
The Nottinghamshire venue opened the facility on New Year’s Eve, featuring a large balcony overlooking a picturesque golf course.
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Meet the PGA pro: Ryan Rastall
The head PGA professional at Howley Hall GC in Yorkshire has won the coveted ‘Pro Shop of the Year’ category at the recent TGI Golf Awards. Here, Ryan explains why his shop has been such a success.
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What can we do if we receive our membership subs late?
The National Golf Clubs Advisory Association (NGCAA) details what a golf club can do about the late payment of membership fees.
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Appointments: Steve Dougan is the new manager of Kings Norton Golf Club
The PGA fellow professional, director of golf and experienced club manager, Steve Dougan, is to oversee the day to day operations at Kings Norton Golf Club in Birmingham.
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Struggling golf club has its future saved
At least two golf clubs concerned about their futures have been putting together rescue plans in the last few days – and at least one of these has resulted in the club being saved.
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Golf club to auction off everything it had
A timed online auction sale of greenkeeping machinery, tractors, mowers and equipment, clubhouse and hotel contents, containers and vehicles is to take place.
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Golf club announces partnership with larger hole event organiser
A company that aims to boost participation in golf by modernising the game via the introduction of a format involving larger hole cups, has announced a permanent residency at Thames Ditton & Esher Golf Course.
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In their own words: Robert Maxfield
The CEO of The PGA talks exclusively to The Golf Business about the changing roles of PGA professionals.
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How to get more children playing golf
A number of golfing organisations and clubs are working together to introduce golf to more children. Here, we look at three initiatives that have all been working.Â
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Here are the first UK golf clubs to sign up to The R&A’s Women and Girl’s Charter
A number of UK golf clubs have signed up to The R&A’s Women and Girl’s Charter – something that has interested the secretary of state for sport.
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Georgia Hall to promote golf to women, girls and families
Women’s British Open champion Georgia Hall has been named as an ambassador for The R&A – and she aims to inspire more women, girls and families into playing golf.
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Was your golf club’s captain inauguration like this?
Burhill Golf Club in Surrey’s incoming club captains for 2019 opted for a Lion King-themed event for their inaugurations – in front of over 200 attending members.
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Dundonald Links sold to UK leisure operator for more than £4 million
One of the UK’s greatest golf courses has been sold for £4.5 million to a leisure operator that is investing in the golf industry.