Archive for the ‘Management Topics’ Category
Friday, May 24th, 2013
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*
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
‘Anchored Strokes’ Prohibited from 1 January 2016
R&A and USGA announce final approval of Rule 14-1b that prohibits use of anchored strokes allowing for transitional period. Belly-Length and Long Putters remain as conforming clubs
Friday, May 17th, 2013
Not Ryder Cup but ‘Spyder Cup’: golf in Tower Hamlets, East London
Bangladeshi youngsters triumph in East London version of Ryder Cup: Next stop Wentworth!
Get into golf week tees off at BlenheimPalace
The first South East Golf Week will tee off in Oxfordshire with free taster activities for all at Blenheim Palace on Bank Holiday Monday, 27 May .....read the full story »
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
KPMG to present Scotland Golf Economic Impact Study at GBF
KPMG Golf Business Advisory is compiling a study on the economic impact of golf in Scotland, which will be presented at the 10th annual Golf Business Forum in St Andrews on 3-5 June 2013 .....read the full story »
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013
Golf Live drives development boost
Hundreds of potential golf club members enjoyed the chance to give golf a go at the Golf Live celebrity event held at Celtic Manor over the weekend
Monday, May 13th, 2013
Accessories Star as Price Index Consolidates
The Golfalot.com Price Index enjoyed a quiet month in May as falls in the Golf Club Sector resulted in a drop of 0.2%
Friday, May 10th, 2013
‘Lady Golfer Club’ Taster At Mid Sussex Golf Club
Mid Sussex Golf Club at Ditchling on May Day was the sun-drenched venue for 27 businesswomen ‘Giving Golf a Go’
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013
‘Golf – A European Success’ Exhibition opens at European Parliament
An historic first golf exhibition in the European Parliament in Brussels opened yesterday showcasing ‘Golf – A European Success’ .....read the full story »
Friday, May 3rd, 2013
New e-company gains GTC Quality Assured Training Provider status
A unique online health & safety training package has captured the imagination of employers, trade unions, insurance companies and educationalists worldwide
‘Big Swing’ in Dorset tees up a generation of new golfers
The 2013 edition of the ‘Big Swing’ in Dorset has introduced more than 420 boys and girls to golf and trained 66 teenagers as Young Leaders to support future golf events for new players .....read the full story »
Thursday, May 2nd, 2013
Joint Statement from R&A and USGA
The R&A, USGA issue statement addressing Tiger Woods ruling at The 2013 Masters Tournament (full text)
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
Open Championship Celebration in centre of Edinburgh
From 11 – 13 July the public will have the opportunity to try golf, to receive some tips from PGA golf professionals, to play some of the great Open courses on EA Sports games consoles and to get their picture taken with the Claret Jug
Monday, April 29th, 2013
Phase 2 of Scottish Golf Development Centre Programme
A further 15 golf clubs and facilities are set to be identified as leading venues for the coaching of youngsters, as Phase 2 of the Scottish Golf Development Centre Programme is rolled out nationwide .....read the full story »
Friday, April 26th, 2013
STRI Launches New Format For 2013 Golf Environment Awards
Entries for the 2013 STRI Golf Environment Awards are now open, rewarding both individuals and golf courses for their environmental and ecological best practice across the UK .....read the full story »
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
Chinese Teen Sensation inspires Europe’s Emerging Stars
The Emerging World Youth Golf Tour returns to St Andrews this summer
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013
BGIA and Grow Golf support the Golf Foundation
The British Golf Industry Association is to donate £15,000 to support leading charity the Golf Foundation’s work in developing golf in schools, communities and golf clubs
Monday, April 22nd, 2013
Slow Play Seminars for Europro Tour Hopefuls
PGA tournament officials have taken positive steps to crackdown on slow play by addressing the thorny issue with players on the PGA Europro Tour
Friday, April 19th, 2013
Boost Your Business with Bitesize
David Gosling’s new company, Bitesize Golf, offers specialised skills and education to arguably the most critical section of the industry
Charity Shoot Out to Launch New Golf Format
Zone Golf is a new Par 3 game with a twist, which aims to revolutionise golf and be the sport’s version of 20/20 cricket. Justin Rose, Paul Lawrie, Ian Poulter and Paul Mcginley will play in Zone Golf’s Worldwide Launch
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013
Golf: A European Success
Golf: A European Success is an exhibition taking place at the European Parliament in Brussels from 6-8, May, celebrating golf’s contribution to Europe in economic, environmental, social and sporting terms
Cutting clippings enhances fertiliser efficiency
With soil temperatures warming, turf growth is set to increase rapidly over coming weeks, which is the ideal time to start the season’s Primo Maxx programmes
Friday, April 12th, 2013
Sports4Rewards to Boost Golf Club Memberships
The new scheme which helps golf clubs to boost their membership, and club members to reduce their monthly shopping bill, has announced its first three clubs
New2Golf drives off across Wales
Golf clubs around Wales are gearing up to help beginners find golfing homes through free taster sessions and low cost lessons throughout April
Thursday, April 11th, 2013
Architects Sign Up for Sustainable Development
Overwhelming response to EIGCA ‘Raising the Standard of Sustainable Golf Course Development’ programme which begins later this month
