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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 free prostate cancer tests to any man aged 45+
A golf club in Wolverhampton has partnered with local businesses to offer free prostate cancer tests to any man aged 45 or older on June 14.
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How F&B in golf has changed in the last decade
The average golf club’s F&B operation has changed significantly in the last 10 years. Here, Steven Brown, describes that transformation and explores what else the industry still needs to do to maximise profitability.
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The Belfry opts for environmentally-friendly heating solutions
The Belfry Hotel & Resort has selected an environmentally-friendly heating solution from Viessmann to provide energy efficient hot water to its customers.
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Here’s the top three things I learnt about the golf industry in May 2019
From errors on social media leading to golf clubs being vandalised to measures to boost junior participation bearing fruit, The Golf Business editor Alistair Dunsmuir picks his three key trends of the last month.
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Golf coach criticised for relaxed dress code rule
A golf coach has hit out at golf club officials who are ‘stuck in the 19th century’ after being criticised on social media for allowing his students to play in tracksuit bottoms and hoodies.
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Historic Scottish golf club closes down
A 126-year-old golf club on the outskirts of Glasgow has closed down.
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Meet the golf club manager: Howard Craft
The club manager at Berkhamsted GC talks about the growing number of golf club managers in their 30s and the challenges involved in maintaining a full membership and an entrance fee in today’s climate.
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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.