News Archive for 2009
Friday, December 11th, 2009
CMAE sign affiliation agreement with French club managers
The Club Managers Association of Europe has signed an affiliation agreement with the Association de Directeurs de Golf de France .....read the full story »
New booklet aimed at amenity pesticide users
This practical new guide from CPA aims to ensure pesticide users in the amenity sector understand their duty of care and the need for ‘best practice’ at all times .....read the full story »
International Golf & Resort Management expands into Brazil
IGRM has appointed Michael Nagy as Managing Director of the company’s newly-formed Brazilian subsidiary. He is already working on new golf developments in Brazil and will organise a golf summit in 2010 which IGRM will sponsor .....read the full story »
Your Golf Travel gains Sunday Times ranking
Your Golf Travel.com has been given a 15th place in The Sunday Times Virgin 2009 Fast Track Top 100 guide .....read the full story »
Thursday, December 10th, 2009
The English Golf Union receives EGCOA business award
The EGCOA Award 2009 was given to EGU for their important contribution to the English golf business and ‘the stream of knowledge and development that EGU brings constantly among the owners and operators in England’ .....read the full story »
GBD gains momentum as first choice for industry professionals
With inside information on the people, products and places that really matter in the golf industry, Golf Business Development magazine (GBD) has released its fourth issue to the international golf trade .....read the full story »
A unique venue for City Swingers
City Limits Golf Driving Range & Academy is a unique outdoor floodlit golf driving range in the heart of the ‘Square Mile’ in the City of London’s financial District .....read the full story »
European Golf Business Conference a huge success
More than 200 delegates attended this year’s fourth European Golf Business Conference, organised by the European Golf Course Owners Association with more golf courses represented compared to last year’s conference in Berlin .....read the full story »
Lee Westwood becomes Golf Roots Ambassador
Lee Westwood has added to his stellar year in world golf by agreeing to become a Golf Roots Ambassador for leading golf charity the Golf Foundation .....read the full story »
Golf Industry comes together at Harrogate
Harrogate Week 2010 will see BIGGA collaborating with a wider range of industry bodies than ever before .....read the full story »
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
Golfalot Price Index Consolidates for Christmas, Up for Year
The Golfalot.com Price Index in December remained almost unchanged, despite a number of categories falling as retailers battled for the all important Christmas sales
Trump appoints Golf Course Superintendent
Former assistant superintendent at Carnoustie Golf Links, Paul O’Connor has been appointed links superintendent for Trump International Golf Links, Scotland .....read the full story »
Free Marketing Services for Foremost Professionals
From January 2010 Foremost Golf will provide all of its Golf Professionals with a web site and email marketing service free of charge .....read the full story »
The Wisley wins National Club Award
The Wisley has been awarded Refurbishment of the Year at the 2009 Club Awards following a £120k renovation of its bar and restaurant .....read the full story »
Portugal Life November launch – it’s digital and free
In its first edition there is a strong golf focus with a 49 page guide to the best courses in Portugal .....read the full story »
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
Expressions of interest sought for Birmingham golf courses
Birmingham City Council is in the first stages of looking for private ownership of its Golf Link circuit in an effort to sustain the sport for future generations to play and enjoy .....read the full story »
CMAE and EGCOA to deliver innovative online training
A partnership between the Club Managers Association of Europe, the European Golf Course Owners Association and the Hotelschool The Hague in The Netherlands will deliver innovative online training to golf and club managers throughout Europe and the Middle East .....read the full story »
PING signs European Number 1 Lee Westwood
As part of the new agreement Westwood’s headwear will prominently display the PING brand on the front and back and he’ll continue to carry a PING bag .....read the full story »
Hanbury Manor Goes Green
Hanbury Manor has implemented a variety of projects in several environmental areas, and the hotel is now applying to become a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary .....read the full story »
Faldo Series: now also in Greece!
A preliminary agreement has been reached to bring a new edition of The Faldo Series to the Glyfada Golf Club of Athens .....read the full story »
Monday, December 7th, 2009
Kohler acquires Hamilton Hall
The landmark building adjacent to the Royal & Ancient Golf Club overlooks the 18th green of the Old Course, St Andrews. The purchase price is thought to have been £11m .....read the full story »
£124 million off the bottom line
The recession has cost the UK Golf Courses & Clubs industry £124 million in lost profit in the last year according to new research by market analysts Plimsoll. However there are 198 companies that have maintained or increased their profit margins .....read the full story »
European Tour announces Andalucía Masters on 2010 Schedule
The €3,000,000 event will be staged at Valderrama from 28-31 October 2010 and will be the last event of the year on The European Tour’s home continent before the season-ending finale of The Dubai World Championship in November .....read the full story »
PowaKaddy becomes PGA Official Supplier
Market leading electric trolley company signs three year agreement to join PGA Official Supplier programme .....read the full story »
Friday, December 4th, 2009
Recruitment and Retention Focus from EGU and EWGA
The Recruitment and Retention Toolkit has already proved to be an invaluable resource with over 400 clubs purchasing the publication and another 450 accessing the free online version since May 2009 .....read the full story »
