New market research into golf participation in the UK will be presented at the KPMG Golf Business Forum, St Andrews, Scotland, 3-5 June .....read the full story »
Corporate
Nike Golf Recruiting PR & Social Manager (EMEA)
Working closely with the global Nike Golf Brand Marketing team, the successful candidate will define the Nike Golf PR & Communications strategy for EMEA Full details of this position can seen here
Courses
Muirfield gets ready for another Open
Muirfield’s course manager Colin Irvine aims to achieve the perfect fine balance between past, present and future. “We’re aware of the history of the course, but what we’re trying to do here is constantly refine its qualities and its wonderful natural features,” he says .....read the full story »
Exhibitions & Conferences
EIGCA Hail ‘Most Successful’ AGM and Annual Conference in Malmö
The European Institute of Golf Course Architects have declared their recent AGM and Annual Conference as the most successful yet .....read the full story »
Interviews
GBN Interview: Giles Morgan, HSBC
Giles Morgan, Global Head of Sponsorship & Events, HSBC, talks to Landmark Media’s Gary Firkins about ‘Golf 2020′, a special HSBC report on the trends affecting global golf and the rise of golf in Asia
Management Topics
PGA Catalunya Resort brings TEE IT FORWARD initiative to Spain
USGA and PGA of America backed programme will help golfers have even more fun on Spain’s No.1 golf course*
Media
Here’s Looking At Me…Justin Rose!
World No.4 Justin Rose saw himself from a different angle when he picked up the latest issue of ‘Today’s Golfer’ magazine with a 3D image of himself displayed on the cover .....read the full story »
New Products
Luxury Shoe Brand Royal Albartross Launches Nine New Styles
Claiming to be ‘the purveyor of the world’s finest golf shoes’, Royal Albartross has launched new styles for 2013 for both men and women .....read the full story »
People
Billy is equipped to deliver solutions to forward-thinking golf clubs
Former Course Manager, Billy McMillan, has formed an independent golf course management consultancy
Property
Mearns Castle Golf Academy under new ownership
New owners plan to build the ‘best facility of its kind in the west of Scotland’
Salesroom
Golf Memorabilia Auction has nearly 400 Lots
Graham Rowley of Old Sports Auctions has just started his on-line Spring Golf Memorabilia auction
Sponsorship
Highland Spring Becomes Official Supplier to BMW PGA Championship
Highland Spring, the UK’s No 1 brand of bottled water, has bolstered its links with golf by becoming an Official Supplier to The BMW PGA Championship, the flagship tournament of The European Tour
Travel
Forgan’s Family Comes to Town
Andrew Campbell is the great-great grandson of Robert Forgan – the world famous golfing manufacturer after whom Forgan’s in St Andrews is named
