Archive for the ‘Management Topics’ Category
Friday, March 23rd, 2012
European Greenkeeping Education Unit announce launch of new website
A new website has been developed to complement the already existing EGEU website
Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
England Golf Monitors Membership Trends
All golf clubs in England have been invited to take part in vital research to help shape future investment in the game .....read the full story »
Friday, March 16th, 2012
Golf Participation in the UK Holding Strong
The number of adults who have played golf at least once on a full length course over the past 12 months has remained consistent with 2009 at close to 4 million golfers
Wednesday, March 14th, 2012
Solar-Powered Golf Cars Tee Up 70% Energy Saving
Europe’s largest fleet of solar-powered golf cars is helping a leading Spanish resort reduce energy consumption and produce a rapid return on investment .....read the full story »
Monday, March 12th, 2012
March 2012: Golfalot.com Index Stable
The continued stability of the Golfalot.com Price Index gives considerable reason for confidence for the months ahead .....read the full story »
Friday, March 9th, 2012
Call for entries STRI Golf environment Awards 2012
The 2012 Golf Environment Awards showcase best environmental practice at golf courses across the UK, rewarding both individuals and golf courses for their commitment to environmentally sustainable projects .....read the full story »
ASGCA Sees Encouraging Signs at Golf Industry Show
Domestic renovations, international growth suggest increased opportunity
Thursday, March 8th, 2012
Solheim Cup worth €37 million
The 2011 Solheim Cup, held at Killeen Castle, Co Meath, from 22 to 25 September 2011, was worth €37 million according to new post event analysis .....read the full story »
Monday, March 5th, 2012
Growing the Game in South Africa
Swan Golf Designs is working with one ofSouth Africa’s leading charities on the provision of a golf and learning facility close to the centre of Cape Town .....read the full story »
Friday, March 2nd, 2012
59club – Annual Golf Awards Ceremony 2012
59club, the independent golf analysis business that measures service at many of the leading golf venues in the country, has just hosted its second Awards Ceremony to recognise ‘Service Excellence’ within golf throughout 2011 .....read the full story »
Friday, February 24th, 2012
Groundbreaking Research into Golf Course Development
Anyone who has been involved in the development of golf courses within the European Union and who has an interest in shaping a more sustainable future for golf course development is highly encouraged to participate in this project, which is supported by EIGCA .....read the full story »
Seminar Series Promotes Consistent Playing Performance
Greenkeepers and agronomists have a great opportunity to both hear and see how they can consistently create higher quality playing surfaces this spring. The ‘Playing Consistent – Staying Consistent’ seminar series will combine exciting and informative presentations from leading turf industry speakers, and the chance to follow-up with on course interactive demonstrations .....read the full story »
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
Bawburgh crowned GolfMark Club of the Year 2012
Bawburgh Golf Club, near Norwich, has won the GolfMark Club of the Year Award 2012, supported by COBRA-PUMA GOLF .....read the full story »
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
Drought summit highlights water use efficiency
For turf managers from the North Midlands to the South East of England and East Anglia there is the very real prospect of water restrictions on irrigation resources. Almost inevitably the availability of water to golf courses and sports turf facilities is going to be turned off long before supplies to homes are cut .....read the full story »
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
Scottish Golf Club Management Training Places Available
The Scottish Golf Union, together with the Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association, now offers a pathway for certification through its comprehensive training programmes, starting again next month and continuing later in the year .....read the full story »
Monday, February 20th, 2012
Golf Datatech Releases Serious Golfers and Modern Media Study
This is the first comprehensive study in the USA of serious golfers’ evolving media habits
Friday, February 17th, 2012
GTC schedules more training workshops
The Greenkeepers Training Committee has scheduled further workshops for 2012 with more subjects added to the programme .....read the full story »
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
St Mellion International Resort sets new membership trend
Top south west golfing venue introduces add-on membership scheme; starting from £650
Friday, February 10th, 2012
Punctus Greenkeeping: Cutting Costs Sensibly
Aging machines, semi-rough costs, bunker design… The real costs do usually not show up in the golf clubs’ accounting. The new Punctus Study 2012 shows the potential for cost management .....read the full story »
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
KPMG report first fall in Europe Golf participation in more than 20 years
The number of registered golfers in Europe has declined after more than 20 years of growth, a new survey by KPMG has revealed .....read the full story »
Golf Tourism seminars go global
Hosted at venues across Scotland, this year’s series of February Forums, organised by Golf Tourism Scotland, will have a distinctly cosmopolitan feel .....read the full story »
Friday, February 3rd, 2012
PGA Role Descriptors Published
The importance and value of PGA professionals in golf is to be highlighted by role descriptors outlining their levels of expertise across different aspects of the golf industry .....read the full story »
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
Freezing temperatures pose turf management problems
The sudden freeze in temperatures has stopped turf growth, which can put plants under greater stress and increase susceptibility to disease .....read the full story »
Friday, January 27th, 2012
Scottish Golf Clubs Given Opportunity to win RBS Junior Golf Awards
A prize of £1,000 is up for grabs in the RBS Junior Club of the Year Award, while £500 will be presented to Scottish Golf’s leading volunteer at the annual Scottish Golf Awards on Friday 23 March .....read the full story »
