News Archive for January, 2012
Thursday, January 26th, 2012
Enter GBD competition: Be part of the cutting-edge for 2012
The winner of GBD’s ‘Best Innovation Product’ competition will receive a free exhibition stand for all three days of Golf Live 2012, held at the London Golf Club, 18-20 May .....read the full story »
Annual GCMA Award Receives HowDidiDo Support
HowDidiDo Media is to sponsor the Golf Club Managers’ Association’s manager-of-the-year competition for the next two years
Signs of distinction for new look Mere Golf Resort
Cheshire resort improves its look with new course collateral
PlaneSWING to Exhibit at PGA Show Booth 593
PlaneSWING®, the kinaesthetic teaching and training system, will be exhibiting at the PGA Show, Orlando, at Booth 593 .....read the full story »
EIGCA welcomes Giles Wardle as new Consultant Partner
The European Institute of Golf Course Architects has announced that Giles Wardle, a partner with Irriplan, has become an EIGCA Consultant Partner .....read the full story »
West Bradford Golf Club makes great contribution at golf’s grass roots
West Bradford Golf Club’s efforts to reach out to the local community have boosted grass roots junior golf and won praise from leading golf charity the Golf Foundation .....read the full story »
‘Dress In Red’ and See the Giants of Golf Free
Spectators who wear anything red to the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship this Saturday, the third day’s play, will be able to see the world’s top players battle it out at Abu Dhabi Golf Club for free .....read the full story »
Fuller’s take pride in partnership with England Golf
Fuller’s London Pride to continue as the Official Beer of England Golf until 2016 .....read the full story »
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Construction starts at Leeds Golf Centre on 18-Hole Course Upgrade
Jonathan Gaunt, Senior Golf Course Architect writes about his old stomping ground … .....read the full story »
Mannings Heath complete Two Year Investment Programme
The future is looking extremely bright for Mannings Heath Golf Club inWest Sussexas a £300,000 transformation project has been completed
Top Accolade for Blue Mountain Golf Centre’s PGA Coach
Duncan Woolger is awarded Plane Truth Level 3 certification
EGP Seeks Manager to Launch New Social Golf Game
The England Golf Partnership (EGP) is seeking to recruit a manager to roll out the pilot phase of a project to get adults playing a new form of quick, social golf .....read the full story »
Curtis Cup Countdown
The countdown is on for 8-10 June staging at The Nairn GC. The event artist will be Lucy Tormey .....read the full story »
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
Kingsbarns Golf Links voted No. 1 Modern Course by GolfWeek
Kingsbarns Golf Links has been ranked the No. 1 Modern Course (built after 1960) inGreat Britain and Ireland by the American magazine ‘GolfWeek’
Tom Craig Appointed Interim SGU Chairman
The Scottish Golf Union has appointed Tom Craig CA as new Interim Chairman of the Board after Douglas Connon MBE did not seek a second three-year term due to health reasons. Maurice Shields has been confirmed as the 50th SGU President
£200,000 investment to transform Hoebridge Golf Centre
Hoebridge Golf Centre is set to receive a major facelift to transform the venue’s bar and restaurant area .....read the full story »
Abu Dhabi Golf Club order puts Club Car in pole position
Club Car, the world’s largest manufacturer of four-wheel electric vehicles, has signed a major deal with Abu Dhabi Golf Club
Saltire Energy Signs Sponsorship Agreement with Paul Lawrie
Saltire Energy is an independent rental company supplying state of the art drilling equipment to the global oil industry
Monday, January 23rd, 2012
Celtic Manor Scoops Top Golf Travel Awards
The Celtic Manor Resort is celebrating a double success after dominating the Wales regional section in the inaugural Today’s Golfer travel awards .....read the full story »
LANTRA Award Centre status for Cutting Edge Training
Cutting Edge Training, a division of Ransomes Jacobsen, the major manufacturer of turf maintenance equipment based in Ipswich, Suffolk has been granted LANTRA Awards Centre status
Premium Golf Shoe Brand Launches New Accessories Line
Royal Albartross has launched a range of accessories to complement its footwear which will be shown for the first time at the PGA Merchandise Show
Ogio introduces Whites Stripes Collection
New non-permeable White Stripes fabric can be easily wiped of any dirt or grime
SGF and GAF write historic agreement
Swedish Golf Federation and the Swedish Golf Club Management Association extend collaboration in new two year agreement .....read the full story »
Golf Course Builder Bill Kubly to Receive Donald Ross Award
The chief executive officer of Landscapes Unlimited, a Nebraska resident, has been selected by the American Society of Golf Course Architects for his wide-ranging contributions to the industry and the game .....read the full story »
Friday, January 20th, 2012
Scotland’s First Minister Supports “Home of Golf” Celebrations
The St. Andrews Golf Festival will take place between 28 March and 1 April in this historic town where golf has been played for over 600 years .....read the full story »
