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Meet the golf club manager: Anthony Tarchetti
The general manager of Chart Hills Golf Club in Kent, Anthony Tarchetti, talks about the major transformations the venue has seen in the last six years, which means, for example, it now offers year-round golf on firm, consistent fairways.
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How to solve the problem of shade on the golf course
Shade results in weak turf but for many golf courses the option of removing the trees causing it is not viable. Fortunately, there is a solution.
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Here’s our top three golf industry trends of March 2019
From a motion tabled in parliament supporting measures to promote the health benefits of golf to society to another golf club’s purchase by a UK leisure operator, March was an encouraging month for the industry.
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Two Merseyside golf clubs are looking for new operators
Wirral Council has announced that it is seeking operators to take on two of its municipal golf courses on a long lease.Â
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Craig Tracey MP to write for The Golf Business
The co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Golf (APPG) Group, and Member of Parliament for North Warwickshire & Bedworth, Craig Tracey MP, is to provide regular editorial contributions to The Golf Business.
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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