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7 Cheap Ways To Become A Golf Club Member
Joining a golf club needn't break the bank...
By Fergus Bisset Published
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What Do We Look For In A Golf Club?
Is it the course? The friendliness? The practice facilities?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Greenkeeper Mental Health: 80% Worried About A Colleague
A BIGGA survey highlighted that 80% of course managers are worried about a member of their team's mental health
By Elliott Heath Published
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"Golf Really Gave Me My Life Back” - Five Inspiring Disabled Golfer Stories
Ben Evans recounts five inspirational stories from the European Disabled Golf Association’s new book, Mulligan – tough love and second chances
By Golf Monthly Published
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Scottish Golf Launches Official Handicap Platform For Non-Members
The new platform OpenPlay enables non-members of golf courses in Scotland to gain an Official Handicap Index.
By Ryan Dabbs Published
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Women’s Golf Day Reaches 72.4 Million Users On Social Media
Women's Golf Day set new records with the event on June 1 after reaching 72.4 million unique users on social media and generating 87 million impressions.
By Ryan Dabbs Published
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The PGA 2020 Vision Explained
This recently launched initiative from The PGA aims to better train and prepare existing PGA members and others who work or volunteer in the golf industry
By Golf Monthly Published
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"We Are Trying To Professionalise The Industry" - PGA CEO Robert Maxfield
We talk to Robert Maxfield, the top man at The PGA, about his hopes and ambitions for the organisation and the game of golf as a whole
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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Golf Participation Numbers Reveal Huge Increase Despite Pandemic
The R&A has revealed that more than 5.7 million people played golf of some format in 2020, up from just over 2.3 million participants in 2019.
By Ryan Dabbs Published
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Official Handicap Platform For Non-Members Set To Launch In July
Golfers in England who are not members of clubs will be able to gain an official handicap index very soon for £40 per year
By Ryan Dabbs Published
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World Handicap System: 6 Things You’ve Already Forgotten
A refresher on the key features of the World Handicap System
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Why You Should Support Your Golf Club
In these challenging times, it’s more important than ever for the future of our sport
By Fergus Bisset Published
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PGA Prepares To Launch New Membership Categories As Part Of 2020 Vision
The PGA is evolving with its 2020 Vision, featuring new membership categories for professionals, workers in the golf industry and volunteers....
By Elliott Heath Published
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10 Things Golf Club Secretaries Are Talking About
From our frequent chats with golf club secretaries and managers, here are 10 topics of conversation within the profession at the moment
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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10 Things Golf Greenkeepers Are Talking About
We highlight the current topics of conversation among golf greenkeepers at clubs up and down the country
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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Should Home Unions Offer Handicaps To Nomadic Golfers?
Should an official handicap be for golf club members only?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Do More Clubs Need To Close To Allow Others To Thrive?
Who do you agree with in this pre-Covid debate? Have things changed?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Is It Better To Be A Member At A Committee-Run Club Or A Proprietary Club?
Fergus Bisset and Jeremy Ellwood discuss the merits of both
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Are Golf Club Bar Levies A Good Idea?
It's money coming in but does it annoy people?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Should Golf Clubs Have A Dress Code?
Is there still a place or is it totally outdated?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Is The Golf Club Committee An Outdated Institution?
Does it still have a place in the running of a modern club?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Should Golf Clubs Open Up Their Clubhouses For Wider Business?
Or should they be just for members and paying visitors?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Should Juniors Be Allowed To Play In Adult Competitions?
It has always been a hot topic at golf clubs and is once again in the spotlight this week...
By Elliott Heath Published
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Is It Time For Golf To Ditch The Dress Code?
Is it time to ditch the dress code of golf and relax the rules?
By Golf Monthly Published
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10 Ways To Get People Into Golf
With the UK golfing population ageing, it’s more important than ever to attract new blood to the sport. But how should we go about it?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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How Can Clubs Make Golf More Appealing To Youngsters?
What can golf clubs do to entice more children and young adults?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Is It Time To Relax Golf's Dress Code?
Does golf's dress code need loosened? Or is it fine how it is?
By Elliott Heath Published
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How To Make Friends At A Golf Club
Making new friends at a golf club isn't always easy. Here are a few tips and pointers
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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What Makes The Perfect Golf Club For Juniors?
Recent research reveals what young people expect from a golf facility
By Fergus Bisset Published