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09/10/2024
Golf Genius release major upgrade to its Tournament Management product with Event Dashboard+ feature
9th October 2024: Golf Genius, the leading provider of cloud-hosted golf software solutions, has released a brand-new feature to its Tournament Management solution that enables golf competition set-up and management in minutes.
08/10/2024
The CMAE European Conference on Club Management took place in London from the 22nd to the 24th of September 2024, drawing together club management professionals, industry experts, and thought leaders from across Europe for an inspiring and insightful three-day event.
04/10/2024
Stockholm, Sweden (October 4, 2024) – Toptracer, the world’s leading driving range technology, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Sweetspot, a leading golf commerce platform provider. The collaboration, backed by a minority investment from Toptracer, will transform driving ranges by unlocking their full business potential throug
01/10/2024
(Pinehurst, NC.) Golf Pride, an industry leader in innovation and golf performance equipment, has partnered with EON Productions to create a limited edition 007-themed golf grip kit.
30/09/2024
The new Labour government are planning to modernise the world of work in their ‘Plan to Make Work Pay’, delivering a “new deal for working people” across the UK.
20/09/2024
(Dublin, Ireland – September 17, 2024) - Only 22% of regular golfers in the UK & Ireland are satisfied with the year-round condition of their home golf course, according to a new snapshot survey by Carr Golf.
16/09/2024
Royal County Down Golf Club, one of the most prestigious golf courses in the world, has announced its partnership with Obbi, a leading safety, compliance, and training management platform, as the club recently hosted the highly anticipated Irish Open 2024. This year’s tournament, took place 12-15 September, seen top golfers including Rory McIlroy a
06/09/2024
London, 6th September 2024: The UK Golf Federation (UKGF) is pleased to announce Regency Purchasing Group as its newest Corporate Partner, marking an exciting collaboration that will benefit golf course owners, operators, and participants across the UK.
03/09/2024
London, 10 September 2024. The UK Golf Federation (UKGF) is proud to announce its
supporting partnership with Environmental Solutions International (ESi) to advance
environmental management and sustainability across the golf sector.
30/08/2024
The European Club Education Foundation has awarded its annual Ethnically Diverse Managers Bursary for the 2024/25 season.
05/08/2024
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10/07/2024
SOTOGRANDE, SPAIN – 10/07/2024 – Sotogrande is set to once again host one of the world's most prestigious golf tournaments this week as LIV Andalucia takes place at the renowned Real Club Valderrama – one of four championship courses in Sotogrande. As a premier destination for golf enthusiasts, Sotogrande continues to solidify its reputation, attra
10/07/2024
The fields for the men’s and women’s golf competitions at the Paris Olympics have been announced by the International Golf Federation, with 32 countries represented in the men’s competition and 33 in the women’s field, across all six different contin
09/07/2024
● 11% increase compared to Paris 2018
● 271,000 people from 100 different countries attended Italy’s first Ryder Cup
25/06/2024
The CMAE promotes job opportunties within the European Club Industry via the Jobs Board. Please see a list of current vacancies below.
18/06/2024
The UK Golf Federation, representing over 1,200 proprietary and commercially operated golf facilities nationwide, is delighted to welcome adidas Golf as its latest corporate partner. Renowned as a global leader in golf apparel, footwear and accessories, adidas will join forces with the federation on a three-year agreement effective from January 1,
22/05/2024
PRESS RELEASE - 22nd May 2024. The UK Golf Federation's GolfBIC Roadshows, which aimed to promote sustainable practices in the golf industry, concluded with a final event at the GolfIt! Centre in Glasgow on Thursday 16th May.
14/05/2024
The first UK Golf Federation (UKGF) GolfBIC Sustainablity Roadshow was hailed a huge success by all delegates and presenters.
Held at the amazing Hounslow Golf Park near Heathrow Airport, the day saw presentations by Simon Watson BSc.(PhD of the R&A Sustainability Team) and Jonathan Smith (Executive Director of the GEO Foundation) presentin
02/05/2024
1st May 2024 - Golf Genius has today announced the appointment of Michael Pask as an advisory member of the Golf Genius team, continuing the investment and expansion of the software company worldwide.
16/04/2024
Mytime Active is boosting the wellbeing of its local community through newly launched Wellbeing Hubs in Birmingham, which have already seen more than 150 referrals made via health care professionals and social prescribers, as well as through self-referral, since the start of the project in January 2024.
10/04/2024
Golf course maintenance services company Carr Golf has announced a strategic partnership with the UK Golf Federation.
05/04/2024
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey – 04/04/2024 – BGL (Burhill Group Limited) has today announced the appointment of Stephen Brown, as the new Chief Operating Officer of the Adventure and Ninja Leisure business division - taking over from Andrew Scholey as he moves into his new role at the Lane7 group at the beginning of June. Brown will officially join BGL
03/04/2024
Custom MCC PLUS4 Celebrates the First Major in Augusta
12/03/2024
Electricity and gas prices have fallen substantially this in the last couple of
months largely due to the mild winter and high wind generation in the UK.
This has led to prices reaching a 2 year low, with markets now at pre-Russian
invasion of Ukraine levels:
07/03/2024
New SE model features customary styling, performance & reliability at attractive price point-
04/03/2024
Stabilises Golfers Hands for a More Square Clubface at Impact
29/02/2024
29/02/2024
• Take on 36, 72 or 100 holes in a day and raise money to help save men’s lives
• High-profile names, media and organisations from the world of golf attended launch event at world-renowned The Belfry Resort this week
• Ambassadors - including Masters winner Danny Willett and YouTube sensation Rick Shiels - to offer their golfing expertise to par
19/02/2024
The UK Golf Federation (UKGF) is pleased to unveil its latest Corporate Partner, Sweetspot, a revolutionary force in the golf industry. This collaboration is set to redefine the landscape of golf booking and revenue management for UKGF Members.
08/02/2024
PRESS RELEASE - 6th February 2024. The UK Golf Federation are excited to announce a new drive to support the Federation’s member network of golf facility owners and operators in accelerating their sustainability and climate action by forming a collaboration with GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation.
29/01/2024
Scotland - Bradford - Cambridge - London
The UK Golf Federation is excited to announce its upcoming one-day GolfBIC Roadshow events, which will be held in April/May 2024. From Scotland to London, the road shows will be held at four venues, each offering a one-day GolfBIC Sustainability Golf Conference supported by the R&A Sustainability
10/01/2024
CEO will depart golf’s ruling body by end of year
Willingness to court Saudi Arabia had raised eyebrows
04/01/2024
LaunchPad Golf and Inrange have entered a long-term partnership which will see LaunchPad guests experience the new standard in range technology - replacing their existing tracking technology at all of their LaunchPad venues
03/01/2024
Bangkok, Thailand: With a surge in golf vacations to Southeast Asia, tee-times in several popular destinations in the region will be hard to come by until after Easter, according to Golfasian, a pre-eminent player in Asia’s golf tourism industry.
24/11/2023
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA - - The era of the super-immersive golf simulator moves closer today, with the launch of the adjustable Zen Swing Stage hitting surface for golf.
15/11/2023
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 15th November 2023 – The Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates has undergone a sustainable rejuvenation ahead of the DP World Tour Championship, the final event in this year’s Race to Dubai.
08/11/2023
8th November, 2023 - A group of nearly 70 talented junior golfers showed their potential as they competed for the PING Junior Masters titles on the championship Colt Course at Close House.
04/10/2023
Obbi Golf, a leading organisation that helps clubs streamline safety, compliance, and training, announces the release of the Club Safety and Compliance Report 2023. Conducted in partnership with esteemed organisations such as UK Golf Federation, GCMA, CMAE, CMAI, SGCMA, Feildfisher, and Howden, this comprehensive survey reveals insightful findings
04/10/2023
Ryder Cup heroes Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood and Robert MacIntyre are relishing a return to the Home of Golf as they tee it up in this week’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
28/09/2023
Europe ended a run of six straight defeats in the Junior Ryder Cup as they secured a team record 11-point victory over the United States at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome.
21/09/2023
The iconic Mexican resort and golf venue, which saw Tony Finau lift the trophy this year, and John Rahm in 2022, has made the decision to upgrade some of its facilities by bringing the practice experience into the 21st century, as well as introduce an off- course entertainment offering.
20/09/2023
It’s not just the crowds at Wentworth who were getting behind Rory last week. Visitors to the award-winning 3 Hammers Golf Complex have been pitting their wits against each other in a bid to name some of the new arrivals at the venue’s Adventure Golf course; Jurassic Creek. The first official rename is for the life-size brachiosaurus, which you can
05/09/2023
Gainsborough, UK – 5th September, 2023 – The Northern Junior Golf Tour (NJGT) hosted its grand final at Thonock Park last week, with 100 juniors teeing it up to compete for season-ending accolades.
04/09/2023
Luke Donald has selected Ludvig Aberg, Tommy Fleetwood, Nicolai Højgaard, Shane Lowry, Justin Rose and Sepp Straka as his six Captain’s Picks to complete his 12-man European Team for the 2023 Ryder Cup in Italy.
01/09/2023
The UK Golf Federation (UKGF) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new board
member, John Kerr, to further strengthen the Federation's commitment to the growth and
development of golf facilities across the United Kingdom.
25/08/2023
The eclectic equipment and apparel brand has partnered with the premium range technology company for a unique, first-of-its-kind competition.
23/08/2023
European Team captain Suzann Pettersen has picked Scotland’s Gemma Dryburgh, Sweden’s Madelene Sagström and Caroline Hedwall, as well as Denmark’s Emily Kristine Pedersen as her four captain’s picks.
23/08/2023
Members and guests at Royal Lytham & St Anne’s Golf Club are enjoying the comfort of their new-look restaurant and member’s bar following the completion of a major clubhouse refurbishment at the historic Open Championship venue.
14/08/2023
Surrey, England – 14th August 2023 – BGL (Burhill Group Limited) is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in member satisfaction at its golf venues around the UK, as its Net Promoter Score (NPS) has soared to an 'excellent' rating. The group now averages an impressive NPS score of 54, a marked increase on previous years’ scores.
07/08/2023
Biddenden, Kent, UK – 7th August 2023 - Chart Hills Golf Club has announced that the second phase of its major renovation project is now under way, as it continues with its significant multi-year investment.
18/07/2023
PHOENIX (July 18, 2023): With women’s golf participation at an all-time high, PING introduced the G Le3 family today, continuing its industry-leading commitment to bringing women golfers lightweight, score-lowering technology engineered and custom-made exclusively for their games. The complete line of clubs is available for custom fittings and pre-
14/07/2023
owood Hotel, Golf and Spa Resort, the luxury retreat in Wiltshire, UK, has chosen Club Car as its new supplier of golf vehicles and installed a fleet of state-of-the-art Tempos.
13/07/2023
Consistent hydration is a huge part of wellbeing, health, and performance when on the golf course. Single use plastic water bottles are part of our environment battle that will become a major issue for golf facilities in the future. Pure Hydration bring a solution to both these important issues whilst keeping an income stream for business.
15/06/2023
Obbi Golf, founded by Gareth Macklin, was set up to simplify safety compliance for
sports and recreation clubs worldwide through its digital platform, making compliance obligations manageable and accessible for club managers.
07/06/2023
The UK Golf Federation is thrilled to welcome Target Leisure as its latest Corporate Partner. Adventure Golf is a huge opportunity for everyone to grow their business and reach into the community to bring new players to the game.
01/06/2023
Thursday, 01 June 2023, Wolverhampton: At the award-winning 3 Hammers Golf Complex, dinosaurs are attracting the stars of tomorrow. The new Jurassic Creek Adventure Golf Course was opened just a few weeks ago and is already bringing thousands of new people into the Staffordshire venue.
25/05/2023
The Grove has become the first venue in the UK to offer golf cars with Bluetooth speakers after receiving a new state-of-the-art Club Car fleet.
23/05/2023
Congratulations to Carden Park Golf Resort for a A great weekend’s golf and hospitality!
18/05/2023
Back 9 Golf & Entertainment has made the decision to replace their current software provider for the most compelling entertainment offering on the market
04/05/2023
Television and film star James Nesbitt is preparing to take centre stage this summer as he competes alongside a star-studded field of famous faces at the Legends Tour Wapp Celebrity Series event at Seapoint Golf Links
20/04/2023
The way in which people experience the driving range is set to change forever, as Inrange Golf® introduce their multi-bay feature, an industry first
18/04/2023
London Golf Club welcomed World Long Drive champion Martin Borgmeier down to the esteemed Kent venue as the big-hitting German took on a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title attempt in front of the DP World Tour cameras.
06/04/2023
Applications are now open for the 2024 John Deere TPC Sawgrass Volunteer Programme, which will see seven British and Irish greenkeepers travel to Florida to help prepare the world-famous Stadium Course for the best golfers on the planet.
03/04/2023
Making the decision to use an energy expert or consultant will save you time, money and consumption, but choosing the right Energy Consultant could be the difference between a small or substantial saving in energy costs.
26/03/2023
London, UK - The UK Golf Federation held its annual GolfBIC members dinner last night at the Ham Yard Hotel in London, with a focus on the future of golf in the UK. The event brought together golf course owners, operators, and industry professionals from across the country.
21/03/2023
Burhill Golf Club, Surrey – 21/03/2023 – BGL (Burhill Group Limited) is delighted to announce that a member of the greenkeeping team from its Abbey Hill Golf Centre in Milton Keynes has been selected to be part of the support team at this year’s Open Championship.
21/03/2023
The ball-tracking company has partnered with a driving range in the Netherlands to launch a ‘Compact Range’ which is only 80m (90yds) long.
21/03/2023
21st March - PING Europe has been awarded multiple honours from Europe’s largest retail groups, including Foremost and TGI, in recognition of the brand’s strong performance across its whole product range in 2022.
17/03/2023
The ball-tracking company has partnered with a driving range in the Netherlands to launch a ‘Compact Range’ which is only 80m (90yds) long.
08/02/2023
The DP World Tour today announces an extension to its long-standing agreement with Club Car, which will see the world’s largest manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emission electric vehicles retain its Official Supplier status.
30/01/2023
Rory McIlroy won his first Rolex Series title with a third victory at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic after a dramatic final day at Emirates Golf Club.
25/01/2023
The global ball tracking company will partner with Adidas to create staff, player and customer kit collaborations
17/01/2023
In the year the irrigation division was rebranded to Reesink Hydro-Scapes, golf clubs the length and breadth of the country made the red choice when it came to their irrigation.
17/01/2023
Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry are both raring to go ahead of this week’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, the first Rolex Series event of the season, at Yas Links Abu Dhabi.
10/01/2023
PHOENIX (January 10, 2023) – Unlocking more speed and distance through engineering innovations like Carbonfly Wrap without sacrificing its industry-leading forgiveness, PING introduced the G430 family today in North America, Europe and South America.
05/01/2023
After significant market growth in the US over the last 12 months, the radar ball tracking company will be present at the 2023 PGA show in Orlando
23/12/2022
Billie-Jo Smith, one of The QHotels Collection’s touring pro ambassadors, has added reason to celebrate this festive season after securing her membership for the 2023 Ladies European Tour (LET) season following an impressive display at the LET school
19/12/2022
New machinery from Toro, the next big thing for sustainable machinery cleaning and a wealth of innovative technology to make the job of turfcare and ground management professionals easier from Reesink UK will be at BTME 2023.
16/12/2022
For over a decade, GolfBIC – “The Golf Business & Industry Convention”, has provided an invaluable forum for commercially motivated and progressive members. It’s been a chance to exchange ideas, helped delegates understand new concepts.
14/12/2022
The golf destination, which was voted in the top 10 driving ranges in Britain by Today’s Golfer magazine, is going digital with Inrange®.
13/12/2022
Keith Pelley, the Chief Executive of the European Tour group, has been elected as the new Chairman of the International Golf Federation (IGF).
12/12/2022
Resort chooses two fountains to complement natural beauty of two prominent lakes
Hotel, spa and golf resort Wyboston Lakes in Cambridgeshire has once again trusted Otterbine with its prized possession: its lakes.
30/11/2022
Min Woo Lee is excited to make it a family affair when he tees it up at the ISPS HANDA Australian Open alongside sister Minjee, when the historic tournament features on the DP World Tour for the first time held on the world-famous Melbourne Sandbelt.
29/11/2022
Reesink e-Vehicles hones product knowledge by inviting all its dealers, service managers and engineers from its three branches to attend technical training on the STAR EV range at the Cambridge Belfry.
15/11/2022
Rory McIlroy hopes to end a memorable 2022 with a fourth DP World Tour Rankings victory as he leads the race for the Harry Vardon Trophy ahead of the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai, the final Rolex Series event of the season.
10/11/2022
First time a professional golf Tour has launched a tournament in the Metaverse
Coincides with season-ending DP World Tour Championship, the fifth Rolex Series event of the season, and will be played on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai
Initiative developed in partnership with AAA Game Studios and played on the Golf5 eClub platform
03/11/2022
The partnership between Damai Indah and the disruptive practice and entertainment range technology company brings a whole new experience to Jakarta.
31/10/2022
Englishman ends 5-year wait for second Tour win playing in new VENTIL8™ PLUS outfits
27/10/2022
The global energy drink brand took to the driving range with Inrange® Golf, and hosted the fan favorite Longest Drive competition
24/10/2022
Las Colinas Golf & Country Club has further enhanced its reputation as one of Europe’s premier golf and real estate destinations after securing two of the leading accolades at the 2022 World Travel Awards – the ‘Oscars of the global tourism industry’.
24/10/2022
Stars of the DP World Tour are gearing up for the Portugal Masters this week as one of the most prominent events on the golf calendar returns to Dom Pedro Victoria.
13/10/2022
Customer experience and satisfaction are the ultimate priorities for Three Cliffs Bay, a five-star holiday park on the Wales Coastal Path, which is why it has chosen three battery-powered utility vehicles from STAR EV to ensure the quiet, clean, unobtrusive operation of its luxury site.
13/10/2022
London, [United Kingdom] - BusinessCloud has announced their latest winners in their sports tech awards for 2022. The online resource that celebrates “Technology [that] is transforming all industries and sectors”, recognizes those businesses making great strides in technologically updating their area of business. They currently judge and award comp
11/10/2022
It’s been a busy few weeks for everyone at the European Tour group. We held our fourth Rolex Series tournament of the year at our Wentworth HQ in early September – the BMW PGA Championship – which was reduced to 54 holes after the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
05/10/2022
Luke Donald and Zach Johnson took the Ryder Cup to one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks, the Colosseum, for a golf shot like no other as the Year To Go Celebrations continued in Italy.
04/10/2022
All-electric ride-on power arrives in East Anglia for the first time as Sheringham Golf Course becomes the first club in the area to purchase Toro’s all-electric eTriFlex 3370 riding greensmower.
30/09/2022
Machines are in high demand and Shotts Golf Club has bagged itself a rare gem – an ex-demo hybrid mower from Toro dealer Reesink Scotland.
27/09/2022
Grey Oaks Country Club (a Platinum Club® of America member), located in Naples, Florida, is enhancing its member experience by upgrading its golf offering with the installation of Inrange® - the leading Range Experience Technology product on the market - becoming the second high-end country club in the USA to do so.
21/09/2022
Team USA overcame a resilient Great Britain & Ireland performance to successfully defend their title across three days of incredible PGA Cup action at Foxhills Club & Resort.
06/09/2022
Kipp Popert claimed his third G4D Tour title of the season as he overcame World Number One Brendan Lawlor to win the G4D @ BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club.
06/09/2022
The latest club to join the hybrid machinery ranks with Toro is Mortonhall Golf Club in Edinburgh.
30/08/2022
Walton-on-Thames, England – 30th August 2022 – Led by company CEO, Colin Mayes, a daring group of BGL (Burhill Group Limited) team members are set to take on the immense challenge of cycling all the way to Paris from Surrey-based Burhill Golf Club – with the aim of raising as much money as possible for the Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal.
30/08/2022
Three players to qualify automatically from European Points List, three from World Points List
Luke Donald will then select six Captain’s Picks
Qualification to begin at the BMW PGA Championship from September 8-11
09/08/2022
Toro’s latest irrigation technology unites with sustainability in the new Tempus Air, a solar-powered, cloud-based, battery-operated, remote-controlled, wireless control system offering flexible programming to take water automation to the next level.
05/08/2022
Englishman becomes just third player, and the youngest, to reach milestone
Joins European golf Sam Torrance and Miguel Ángel Jiménez on list of players to play 700 events
Two-time Ryder Cup winner boasts five wins including at 2006 BMW PGA Championship
04/08/2022
Tens of thousands of players will visit Inrange® Golf partner sites to
practice for prizes, sponsored by the #1 rangefinder in golf
London, UK: August represents a great time to be practicing golf in the
UK, as a nationwide Nearest to Pin competition tees off at all 10 Inrange®
Golf partner sites.
03/08/2022
If things weren’t getting messy enough in golf’s ongoing civil war between LIV and the PGA and DP World Tours, it now appears a legal battle is materialising which could see the breakaway league’s rebels still feature in next year’s Ryder Cup.
27/07/2022
LIV Golf League and The International Series Will Deliver 25 Tournaments Worldwide in 2023, with 48 Players,12 Established Team Franchises, 14-Event Schedule.
27/07/2022
Over £3,500 has been raised for Brain Research UK by supporters of popular
Wolverhampton golf venue, 3 Hammers Golf Complex.
21/07/2022
Major multi-course operator Burhill Group Ltd (BGL) has continued its long-standing relationship with Club Car, following the delivery of their latest fleet of golf vehicles.
18/07/2022
Horsham Golf announce the opening of our new putting studio! Your one stop shop for putter fittings, putter customisation and coaching
Hole more putts and have more fun!
11/07/2022
Canmore Golf Club is celebrating 125 years with delivery of the industry’s first and only fairway hybrid mower, the Reelmaster 5010-H from Toro.
04/07/2022
Following on from an exciting period of development, Stephen Towers, Crown Golf’s long serving former CEO and board member of the UK Golf Federation joins fibodo, the UKs leading management software for hospitality, sports and events, as a non-executive director.
01/07/2022
In what has already been a landmark year for Inrange®, the radar ball tracking
company has just announced a new partnership with Swing City - a $12
million state-of-the-art development, that will include a 40 bay range, a
licenced restaurant, undercover and outdoor alfresco dining, corporate
function facilities, mini-golf, and other amusements.
28/06/2022
The UK Golf Federation (UKGF) is pleased to announce that Permanex, a new division of
Permanex Site Security Ltd, has signed up as a new Corporate Partner to the UKGF.
17/06/2022
The arrival of STAR EV, a leading global electric utility vehicles manufacturer, in the UK has achieved nationwide dealer coverage in its first year.
06/06/2022
Reesink UK has built up a portfolio of leading brands and extensive turfcare and transport machinery options and the latest customer to benefit from this comprehensive offering is John O’Gaunt Golf Club in Sandy, Bedfordshire.
06/06/2022
Spain’s La Hacienda Alcaidesa Links Golf Resort, formerly known as Alcaidesa, will cement its place on the world stage with the highly-anticipated opening of its new Links golf course this July.
06/06/2022
The PGA has made its golf industry group more accessible to the golfing community thanks to the introduction of a new free access package.
26/05/2022
KAASPEED is a new and unique mode of transport for UK golfers. An electric, lightweight, self-balancing, wide-wheeled scooter that provides a new and exciting way to traverse the course and is brought to the UK by Reesink e-Vehicles.
24/05/2022
Tuesday, 24 May 2022, Wolverhampton: Children as young as 18 months old are getting into golf at UK Golf Federation Members, The 3 Hammers, as part of a new partnership with specialist sports provider, Sport4Kids. This new programme which is already attracting families and children across the Midlands appears to be the first of its kind in Europe
17/05/2022
Bury St Edmunds Golf Club in Suffolk is approaching its centenary and has enlisted the help of Toro and Reesink Turfcare to ensure the courses are in an immaculate condition in time for the celebrations.
13/05/2022
Edinburgh, Friday, 13 May 2022: UK Golf Federation Corporate Partner, golfclubs4cash, has signed a 10-year lease on new premises that will support its customers south of the border. The new satellite location, in Warrington, will open its doors in June and is designed to streamline the company’s existing business, and improve the service it offer
11/05/2022
INFINITUM Lakes course, which recently hosted the DP World Tour’s ISPS Handa Championship in Spain, is to undergo extensive maintenance work this summer with the layout’s fairways upgraded from Rye grass to the more sustainable Bermuda Tifway 419.
10/05/2022
World Number One and Masters Tournament champion Scottie Scheffler will lead the global field gathering at the Renaissance Club for the Genesis Scottish Open, the third Rolex Series event of the 2022 season, and fans can buy tickets now to see the world’s best players compete at et.golf/GSO2022Tickets
09/05/2022
Betfred British Masters host Danny Willett carded 19 birdies at The Belfry, securing a £19,000 donation from title sponsors Betfred to Prostate Cancer UK.
More than £48,000 raised during the tournament week by the tournament's Official Charity
05/05/2022
The Manor House Golf Club, Wiltshire, has purchased a fleet of 50 golf buggies from leading manufacturer, Club Car.
05/05/2022
Radley College has chosen to replace its fleet of utility vehicles with STAR EV’s Capella Work Machines stating the lithium-ion energy source as the key reason for choosing the new brand to the UK market.
04/05/2022
2022 has been a busy year for Inrange® golf. The technology company has
landed deals in multiple new regions (Australia and Asia have sites going live
this calendar year), as well as expanding their footprint in Europe.
03/05/2022
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The Toro Company announces its support of The R&A Women in Golf Charter by becoming a signatory of the industry-wide initiative. According to The R&A, the Women in Golf Charter aims to create a more inclusive golf culture by enabling more women and girls to realise their potential at all levels of the sport. To achieve this, th
21/04/2022
On April 12, we marked a significant milestone in the history of the European Tour group, as we celebrated our 50th anniversary.
19/04/2022
Séamus Power will play in front of his home fans for the first time since becoming a PGA TOUR winner when the Irishman tees it up at the 2022 Horizon Irish Open, which returns to the stunning Mount Juliet Estate from June 30 – July 3.
12/04/2022
The next driver in global golf
A few years ago, I was invited by one of Korea's leading groups to address a group from the global golf industry at a summit alongside one Korea's most prestigious golf tournaments.
06/04/2022
Members of the UK Golf Federation receive a huge boost in savings and employer benefits for their business and all their staff as new Members Benefits Portal is launched!
05/04/2022
Walton-on-Thames, England – 5th April 2022 – Burhill Group Limited (BGL) is proud to announce that its entire portfolio of golf clubs has been successfully reaccredited as GEO Certified®.
04/04/2022
J.J. Spaun grabbed the last spot at this week’s Masters tournament wearing the latest Quickdry outfit from Galvin Green when winning his first PGA Tour title in temperatures reaching 86°F (30°C) at the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio on Sunday.
04/04/2022
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club has chosen STAR EV to play a key part in its journey to becoming net zero carbon.
01/04/2022
At Golf BIC 2022, UKGF partner, Golf Clubs 4 Cash, was inundated with enquiries from members looking to purchase rental/loan clubs for their facilities. This increase in market demand reflects the growing number of casual, non-golfers and beginner golfers using UKGF members’ sites over the past year and bodes well for the future of golf.
31/03/2022
In 2021, Littlestone Golf Club in Kent became a Toro Total Solutions customer by upgrading its fleet with Toro machinery and investing in a Toro Lynx Central Control irrigation system. Now it has safeguarded its machinery investment by signing up to Reesink’s ReeAssure Gold maintenance scheme for the all-round perfect deal.
31/03/2022
Increased softness and tackiness of rubber compound complement proprietary design for more traction, enhanced comfort and better performance
08/03/2022
PHOENIX (March 7, 2022) – Custom-engineered to offer milled putter performance, PING has today launched four tour-validated models in a series of Putting Lab Design (PLD) putters. The precision-milled putters are now available for pre-order at authorised PING retailers committed to selling premium, custom fit putters.
03/03/2022
FOXHILLS GEARS UP FOR RETURN OF PGA CUP
Foxhills Club & Resort has cemented its standing as a prime venue for professional tournaments as it prepares to host the PGA Cup for the second time this September.
03/03/2022
From Coven, United Kingdom and Fort Portal, Uganda: 3 Hammers Golf Complex has created a Twinning project with East and Central Africa’s number one golf academy AFRIYEA. By working collaboratively 3 Hammers and AFRIYEA will exchange ideas and expertise, create fun experiences for the youngsters at both venues with a long term ambition to create a
25/02/2022
The Ashley Wood Golf Club in Dorset has returned to Reesink Turfcare and TYM after experiencing what its compact utility tractor line has to offer in terms of gentle and productive operation for its historically significant and environmentally protected site.
22/02/2022
The 2022 calendar year has started with a flurry of activity for the European Tour group, with our first two Rolex Series events on the DP World Tour now complete. After a stop-start beginning to the season in South Africa last November due to COVID-19, it is a big relief to finally get our season going again.
16/02/2022
With just under 5 weeks until GolfBIC 2022, the conference has now released their itinerary and
exhibitors for the day showcasing excellent keynote speakers, unique networking opportunities and a Gala Dinner for all attendees
14/02/2022
The Astbury Golf Club has taken delivery of a new fleet of tailored vehicles, as it extends its partnership with Club Car, the world’s largest manufacturer of small-wheel electric vehicles.
07/02/2022
Nicolai and Rasmus Højgaard will team up for an exciting new televised exhibition event, the Hero Challenge, in Ras Al Khaimah tomorrow (Tuesday February 8) with the Danish twins hoping to make it another Højgaard double following Nicolai’s spectacular DP World Tour victory last week.
01/02/2022
The intricacies of selecting and installing the right irrigation network are no more pronounced than for West Sussex Golf Club, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), which recently completed the installation of a full course Toro irrigation system.
21/01/2022
The Roehampton Club in South West London has chosen, in an extensive and thorough look at the market, to continue its long-term relationship with Toro and distributor Reesink Turfcare with another five-year full-fleet exclusivity agreement.
17/01/2022
Collin Morikawa makes his Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship debut at the opening Rolex Series event of the 2022 DP World Tour season this week, the American hoping to begin this campaign as he ended the last - with victory.
13/12/2021
Boringdon Park Golf Club in Plymouth has struck a £500,000 deal with Toro that sees the resilient club looking forward to the future after an unfortunate fire destroyed the club’s entire fleet of machinery.
13/12/2021
As we all enter the Christmas and New Year period, it is a time to take stock and look back on a year full of challenges, but also opportunities.
06/12/2021
GolfBIC 2022 is for UK Golf Federation members and will be a full day show with key industry service and product suppliers, leading sporting industry speakers, rounded off with a networking Gala Dinner - including special guest speaker Barry Hearn!
29/11/2021
R&A Chief Development Officer Phil Anderton and Director of Business Development Jenny Brown spent the day meeting key members of staff as well as the diverse range of customers.
22/11/2021
Avid travellers looking for a stunning escape to the Surrey countryside can now immerse themselves in an award-winning experience as Foxhills Club & Resort is recognised for its array of leisure pursuits by Condé Nast Johansens.
16/11/2021
Last week was a momentous one for the European Tour group, and for golf’s global ecosystem. We announced that from 2022 our main Tour will be renamed the DP World Tour in a landmark partnership agreement with our existing partner DP World – the Dubai based global logistics company.
12/11/2021
Harborne Golf Club in Birmingham have again evaluated and invested with Reesink Turfcare, upgrading its Toro fleet with three new machines chosen specifically to focus on improved course presentation and productivity.
08/11/2021
Highest training achievement awarded to David Creasy
David Creasy, first response technician for Reesink Turfcare’s Sheffield Park branch, has been awarded Master Service Technician status for completing one of the most stringent and comprehensive training courses in the industry.
05/11/2021
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04/11/2021
The R&A paid a visit to 3 Hammers Golf Complex last week to see first-hand why this Wolverhampton site is recognised as one of the most progressive sites in the country and a leader in golf development.
02/11/2021
Midlands PGA Professional Trey Niven has
launched an initiative to encourage more black
women to take up golf. Based at award winning
3 Hammers Golf Academy in Wolverhampton,
Trey had the idea from a video call. The call, with
Ray Nyabola, founder of Black British Golfers
(BBG) and Amaya Athill, a keen single figure
handicapper and pa
02/11/2021
Jamie Rutherford praised Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort as a “true test of golf” as he snatched a dramatic final day victory in the 2021 Matchroom Tour Championship.
28/10/2021
- First two episodes hosted by Paul McGinley & Chris Hollins set for over 30 viewings -
Golf's Greatest Holes, the golf show with a difference featuring former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley and broadcaster Chris Hollins,
25/10/2021
Brand chosen to help resolve noise issues
Worcester Golf and Country Club, which is only a few minutes from Worcester city centre,
has stuck with Toro in a bid to resolve some noise issues the club was experiencing cutting certain greens.
15/10/2021
Edinburgh, Friday, 15 October 2021: Europe’s biggest pre-owned golf equipment company, Golf Clubs 4 Cash, has appointed industry expert Dean Cracknell as Head of Marketing. Cracknell has impressive credentials having worked for various leading golf manufacturers including Cleveland, TaylorMade, Srixon and most recently HONMA. In this new role he
12/10/2021
Walton-on-Thames, England – 12th October 2021 – Burhill Group Limited (BGL), owner and operator of 22 golf courses across 10 UK golf clubs, as well as 10 Adventure Leisure facilities, is continuing to lead the way in team development as two club general managers have achieved CMAE Club Management Diploma qualifications.
07/10/2021
Golf Club Screens offer a unique way for golf clubs to generate additional income without any financial risk.
05/10/2021
Chris Eigelaar, Resort General Manager at iconic golf destination The Belfry Hotel & Resort has joined the board at the UK Golf Federation (UKGF). The resort has also joined the federation as a Premium Member.
30/09/2021
Excitement is continuing to build with the news that the top 60 players in the EuroPro Tour Order of Merit have now been confirmed for the season-ending Tour Championship at Slaley Hall next month.
28/09/2021
Farleigh Golf Club, Surrey, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and environmental initiatives by completing the development of two areas of wildflowers on the course as part of the Operation Pollinator programme.
21/09/2021
- Demand in more than 25 countries demonstrates the icon’s worldwide popularity -
15/09/2021
The UK Golf Federation Flying High!
The UK Golf Federation membership continues to grow as it fly’s past 1,200! Yes 1,232 members to be exact and still growing.
14/09/2021
Sustainable machinery in the form of Toro’s all-electric Greensmaster eTriFlex 3370 and three electric Workman GTXe utility vehicles lead Wallasey Golf Club’s new order with Cheshire Turf Machinery.
10/09/2021
The countdown is underway to Finca Cortesin hosting the biggest team competition in women’s golf, with all roads pointing to Spain for the 2023 Solheim Cup.
03/09/2021
Make the most of the last few summer weeks and get your game of golf booked in now! You can book 19 days in advance, and we charge the same rate 7 days a week!
03/09/2021
Reesink Turfcare introduces the new generation of TYM tractors in a streamlined range with new engines and a new look, following market feedback and TYM’s own rebranding.
26/08/2021
Slaley Hall has been handed an unexpected opportunity to end the season in style after being chosen to host the grand finale of Europe’s leading developmental golf tour, the PGA EuroPro Tour.
26/08/2021
As a prestige club with a proud history of hosting international tournaments, Nairn Golf Club, situated in the Highlands of Scotland, has yet again renewed its lease agreement with Toro, taking its fleet of machines to 22.
24/08/2021
Robert Bayliss has said goodbye to Weymouth Golf Club in Dorset after 42 years serving the James Braid-designed parkland course.
20/08/2021
As the Official Apparel Supplier of the European Solheim Cup team, PING is today releasing details of the apparel collection to be worn by Team Europe at the upcoming 2021 Solheim Cup, at Inverness Club, in Toledo, Ohio.
19/08/2021
David Cole is leaving the role of Reesink UK’s managing director in April 2022.
19/08/2021
ClubNet Systems, a club management software company owned by Irish technology company Golfgraffix, has now launched their business in the United Kingdom, and have today revealed their new website: www.clubnetsystems.com.
16/08/2021
Farleigh Golf Club is reinforcing its commitment to women’s golf with a busy year of events and coaching sessions to tap into a new generation of female golfers of all ages and abilities.
12/08/2021
It may have been the 15th British Open hosted at prestigious Royal St George’s in Sandwich, Kent, but for the greenkeeping team headed up by course manager Paul Larsen, the 149th Open was an extraordinary and unique event.
09/08/2021
ECCO GOLF Ambassador, Erik van Rooyen, won his first PGA Tour title on Sunday after a brilliant final round that included six birdies and an eagle.
06/08/2021
The stage is set at London Golf Club as it gears up to welcome some of the best professional golfers in the world for its highly-anticipated return to the European Tour calendar.
05/08/2021
Scottish club strives for perfection with support of Toro fleet
03/08/2021
A spectacular final round performance saw Michael Farrier-Twist overturn a five-shot deficit to snatch victory from three-time European Tour winner, Kenny Ferrie, at the Coca Cola PGA Assistants’ Championship held at Farleigh Golf Club.
03/08/2021
For the ultimate versatility, Toro’s Sidewinder technology seen in the Reelmaster 3100-D and Groundsmaster 3500-D is game-changing.
29/07/2021
Harpenden, Hertfordshire – 28/07/21 – Located just outside Harpenden, Redbourn Golf Club is nearing the completion of a £1 million investment project designed to significantly improve the club’s sustainability, while also elevating its food and beverage offerings and practice facilities.
29/07/2021
Motocaddy, the market-leading trolley brand worldwide, has praised the support of its retail partners after extending its share in the UK push trolley market, according to the latest sales figures released by golf industry research specialists, Golf Datatech.
19/07/2021
Royal St George’s has undergone months of preparations to welcome players, spectators and members of the media for The 149th Open and ably assisting the talented greenkeeping team create optimal course conditions are Toro machinery and irrigation.
06/07/2021
Farleigh member Paul Bennett wrote himself into Farleigh Golf Club’s, and potentially amateur golf’s, history books as he impressively birdied all the par threes in the first round of the annual Club Championships.
02/07/2021
More than 120,000 golfers had dreams of an appearance at Slaley Hall when the prolific Daily Mail Foursomes teed-off more than 12 months ago – and now, with just three rounds left to complete, a place in the final 16 is finally on the horizon.
02/07/2021
Reesink Turfcare’s ReeAssure Maintenance Scheme has provided a number of invaluable benefits for Falkirk Golf Club in Scotland, which had its fingers burnt by a previous service provider.
30/06/2021
Essendon, Hertfordshire, UK – 30th June 2021 – Visit Kent, the official destination management organisation responsible for supporting and growing tourism in Kent, has appointed GMS as its marketing agency for an upcoming campaign focussed on The 149th Open.
17/06/2021
The QHotels Group’s prominent position at the head of the UK golf market has been further enhanced following the release of a new rankings list of the top 100 resorts in Great Britain and Ireland.
15/06/2021
Toro involved in many key milestones in company’s history
Toro dealer Cheshire Turf Machinery, based in Stockport near Manchester, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
10/06/2021
Using automotive-quality materials with dynamic power options and sleek designs, the Club Car Onward delivers the experience you would expect from the best luxury carts in the business.
08/06/2021
UK GOLF gives independent golfers the opportunity to gain an handicap, book tee times at golf courses across the UK and be part of the wider golf community.
27/05/2021
Find Your Inner Game with Linda Segerstam from The Intelligent Core
25/05/2021
Farleigh Golf Club is adding extra energy to its junior golf as it underlines its commitment to developing the next generation.
25/05/2021
Large rollout planned for next five years and beyond, with Southampton and Sheffield open this month
13/05/2021
The QHotels Group has underlined its long-term commitment to golf by announcing a new multi-million-pound investment across its golf resorts over the next three years.
11/05/2021
Reesink Turfcare is offering 10 percent off genuine Toro rotary blades in May to ensure there’s nothing holding you back from delivering the perfect cut in the busiest season of the year.
06/05/2021
The new £7m facility at the Surrey club, designed by renowned architects Michaelis Boyd, opens next week and was built for families and the environment they will inherit.
27/04/2021
Club chooses Reesink Turfcare for fleet maintenance cover
Reesink Turfcare’s ReeAssure maintenance scheme has been worth its weight in gold for course manager Rob Peers at Hever Castle Golf Club in Kent.
27/04/2021
PING to supply uniform for the first time at the 2021 Solheim Cup
26/04/2021
Biddenden, Kent, UK – 26th April 2021 – Chart Hills Golf Club will be officially relaunching on 1st June, 2021, following an intensive year-long redevelopment.
19/04/2021
ECCO® GOLF ambassador, Lydia Ko, fired a new tournament record of 28-under-par to claim her first win in over two years on Saturday at the LOTTE Championship on the LPGA Tour.
16/04/2021
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16/04/2021
Dore and Totley Golf Club is the first club in South Yorkshire to take delivery of Toro’s all-electric Greensmaster eTriFlex 3370 greens mower. The machine was selected to join the all-Toro fleet and continue its drive on economy, productivity and efficiency which has resulted in a course members are proud to be associated with.
15/04/2021
Growing golf participation is key for the future of golf and with only 12 to 14% women currently members or playing golf in across the UK., Women’s Golf Day is a great campaign for everyone in golf to support. So, for 2021 the UK Golf Federation will be supporting the only worldwide campaign to change this huge miss! And will therefore be promoting
09/04/2021
Royal Norwich continues to invest in the latest innovation from Toro. The club in Norfolk has taken advantage of the electric power revolution Toro spearheads with the delivery of an electric Workman GTX-e utility vehicle, alongside the latest pedestrian mower, Toro’s Greensmaster 1026 and is the first club in the country to order Toro’s new NozzAl
03/04/2021
The countdown is on to the start of The Masters and The QHotels Group is celebrating the first Major of the season in style, with two bumper golf breaks for 16 people up for grabs in ‘The 2021 QHotels Masters Challenge’.
01/04/2021
Stratford Oaks Golf Club, in Warwickshire, spent its time in lockdown carefully considering the best machinery maintenance equipment for the long-term future of the club. Its conclusion, unanimously, was a Reesink finance deal for a Toro fleet.
30/03/2021
NEW REGIONAL BUSINESS MANAGER FOR SOUTHWEST AND MIDLANDS
David Timms joins the Reesink Turfcare team
David Timms is delighted to be working with Toro again after 18 years as the new regional business manager for Reesink Turfcare in the Southwest and Midlands.
29/03/2021
Farleigh Golf Club’s general manager, James Ibbetson, is celebrating a remarkable 12 months in charge of the Surrey club after being named Golf Manager of The Year in the prestigious annual 59club golf customer service awards.
26/03/2021
Since having a new Toro irrigation system installed in 2019, Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club’s course has seen a “remarkable improvement” according to course and estates manager James Bledge
24/03/2021
Sandwich Bay, Kent, March 2021 – Prince’s Golf Club, host of the 1932 Open Championship, has announce the completion of a further stage of developments across the 27-hole facility, once again completed under the stewardship of renowned golf course architects McKenzie & Ebert.
23/03/2021
Investing in your first fleet deal is a big decision, but after seeing both Toro irrigation and machinery in action, Olton Golf Club in Solihull was confident Toro was the way to go.
18/03/2021
With the sun can come dangers for your lakes and ponds and as we know the warm weather arrived early last year with April the sunniest on record. As a result, water management specialist Otterbine is advising greenkeepers to be prepared and take action now to avoid problems and costly fixes later.
15/03/2021
-New head shape features game-changing counterbalance technology-
Wilson Golf, has extended its award-winning Wilson Staff INFINITE putter line-up with the launch of the new Buckingham mallet model.
08/03/2021
The new online platform for the proprietary golf course and driving range owners industry show which is organised by The UK Golf Federation with technology and media partner Golf Business News has been well received by speakers and delegates alike.
15/02/2021
Reesink offers 10 percent off range for March
11/02/2021
Wanting to learn more about the golf industry, maybe your looking to work in the industry or just a really interested golfer? Then book yourself into GolfBIC 2021 its just £50 plus VAT and all bookable today!
05/02/2021
‘Good things come in small packages’ has never been truer than when discussing the TYM T194 compact utility tractor. Packed with all the key features and functions of a larger tractor but in a neat and compact package, the T194 truly offers the best of both worlds.
25/01/2021
It’s about this time of year Reesink Turfcare would be at BTME. The stand in the Purple Zone would be up, the coffee machine would be on and Reesink representatives would be ready to meet customers and greet new contacts, telling them what they can expect this year from Toro’s fine turf machinery and irrigation products, Otterbine lake and pond aer
20/01/2021
-European Ryder Cup Captain & Major winners in biggest line-up for over a decade-
20/01/2021
PHOENIX (January 19, 2021) – Englishman Tyrrell Hatton, who has enjoyed a string of victories and high finishes worldwide in recent months, renewed his equipment contract with PING, the company announced today. Terms of the agreement were not released.
18/01/2021
Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards entries open for 2021
13/01/2021
Golfers visiting Leven Links Golf Course in Fife are often unaware that they are playing, in part, over one of the oldest pieces of golfing land in the world. This is a traditional links with rolling fairways, many of which are lined by ancient sand dunes, fast putting surfaces, burns and pot bunkers.
11/01/2021
It was a deal a couple of years in the making for Hainault Golf Club in Chigwell, Essex, as it changed machinery brands and settled on a large fleet with Toro and Reesink, and it was worth the wait according to course manager Paul Selbie.
11/01/2021
The new Eclipse 360 ELiTE from Jacobsen has been designed to combine the next generation of ELiTE lithium-ion batteries with a signature cut that has been trusted for a century.
21/12/2020
Back in September, The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) announced details of one of the most significant changes to the membership structure in the Association’s 119-year history. In addition to changing the way PGA Professionals are categorised, the 2020 Vision initiative – which goes live today - sees the launch of two new membership group
17/12/2020
Production of the first-ever HR800 has been completed at the Ransomes Jacobsen Centre of Excellence in Ipswich, England.
17/12/2020
Pyle & Kenfig Golf Club in Bridgend, commonly known as P&K, is one of Wales''s few true championship links courses. Its lofty sand dunes and unique series of habitats hug the same stretch of South Wales coastline as its near neighbour Royal Porthcawl.
10/12/2020
GolfBIC is back for 2nd, 3rd & 4th March 2021! With a new and exciting online conference and show.
10/12/2020
More Toro to support continued development in the North West
Green Circle Leisure is bringing in more Toro to keep standards high as it embarks on the next stage of development across two of its clubs in the North West.
02/12/2020
LPGA’s newest Official Partner to support world-wide agronomic efforts
LPGA Foundation, Renee Powell Grant to receive additional support
30/11/2020
Check-out Episode 6 and find out what the UK Golf Federation do and their vision for the golf industry.
30/11/2020
New deal signed with world-famous Championship club
27/11/2020
Gainsborough, UK (27 November 2020): Long-serving Ping Europe Managing Director, John Clark, will step down from his role at the end of this year, with current General Manager, Lisa Lovatt, taking up the position.
27/11/2020
Scotland''''s newest golf course, Dumbarnie Links on the south coast of Fife, officially opened for play at the end of May. This was just a couple of weeks later than originally planned due to government imposed restrictions following the Covid-19 pandemic. The vision was to provide a first class, true links style golf experience of international q
25/11/2020
With an ageing fleet and the decision made to replace it, quality of cut, comfort and simplicity saw Gorleston Golf Club go for nine new Jacobsen mowers.
19/11/2020
Allestree Park Golf Course will close by the end of the year and be returned to parkland, after no viable business proposals were put forward to take over its running from Derby City Council.
19/11/2020
Appointed as the new head teaching professional at Redditch Golf Club in Worcestershire.
05/11/2020
Outstanding after sales and back-up service from two Jacobsen dealers were the clinching factors behind Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel purchasing a new Jacobsen fleet.
30/10/2020
As the main playing season comes to an end and maintenance plans and renovation works are put into place, your fleet needs to be ready to pull its weight as conditions and work gets tough. This is when TYM’s T393 tractor really deserves its shed status.
30/10/2020
Turnberry’s iconic lighthouse is glowing with pride after it was named as the World’s Best Halfway House at the prestigious World Golf Awards.
28/10/2020
Since completing the Future Turf Managers Initiative (FTMI) in March 2020, graduate, Gemma St John has been applying the invaluable skills she learnt at Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club.
27/10/2020
Nearly a half of UK golfers looking to book a golfing holiday in 2021 are yet to decide on their final travel plans, according to new figures released by the UK’s largest golf resort operator.
27/10/2020
“It’s fair to say that if it wasn’t for the dealer back-up and the relationship I’ve built up over the years with James Moore of Farol and John Deere, I wouldn’t still be using their machinery, it’s that simple.”
26/10/2020
There’s a veritable roll call of improvements for West Herts Golf Club after the installation of a new Toro irrigation system in the Winter of 2019.
23/10/2020
Sports Marketing Surveys has released details of research carried out into how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected plans of golfers in England to take an overseas golf break in 2021.
23/10/2020
Sports Marketing Surveys has released details of research carried out into how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected plans of golfers in England to take an overseas golf break in 2021.
23/10/2020
Earlier this year Douglas and Alex Chalmers, Countryside’s TYM competition winners, compared the T194 tractor they won for the year to a fairytale: “It’s a bit like Goldilocks. Not too big, not too small, but just right.” And six months on, it’s still making magic.
20/10/2020
October, 2020: The Algarve is set to lend a generous hand to the cost of golfers’ holidays after announcing the: “golf clubs are on us.”
16/10/2020
Founded in 1889, Royal County Down is one of the oldest golf clubs in Ireland and features two 18-hole links, the Championship Course and the Annesley Links. Located in the beautiful surroundings of the Murlough Nature Reserve in Northern Ireland and set against the magnificent backdrop of the Mountains of Mourne, the links stretch along the shores
10/10/2020
Ever since he took over at the helm of the European Tour, Keith Pelley has been on the move to bring about change, writes Mike Sebastian of Asia-Pacific Golf Group
09/10/2020
Dan Kendle, head greenkeeper at Newquay Golf Club, says it is great being back at work after lockdown with his full team, on a busy golf course, with the added bonus of using several new John Deere course maintenance machines supplied by local dealer Masons Kings at St Columb.
02/10/2020
Precise contour following, quality of cut and exceptional service from Ernest Doe led North London based golf club, Crews Hill, to invest in their first ever Jacobsen fleet.
29/09/2020
Recognising that golf is changing, The PGA has announced significant changes to its Membership structure. Designed to reflect the evolving role of PGA Professionals and the Association itself, the 2020 Vision initiative offers increased specialisation for PGA Professionals plus membership opportunities for all who work in the golf industry – includ
29/09/2020
Biddenden, Kent, UK – 29th September 2020 – Chart Hills Golf Club has confirmed that major redevelopment works at the Kent destination are running on schedule, and the club is on course for a spring 2021 reopening.
21/09/2020
John Deere will not attend international trade shows in 2021
15/09/2020
JCB Golf and Country Club benefits from Reesink Turfcare training and support
11/09/2020
John Deere turf dealership The Double A Trading Company Ltd, which has its head office in Cupar, Fife and a second outlet at Kintore in Aberdeenshire, has agreed to acquire Nairn Brown (Glasgow) Ltd of Busby.
08/09/2020
Toro and St Andrews Links share the same commitment to innovation and the future, to meet the needs of a changing marketplace. It’s why the two have worked together in a successful partnership for so many years. And now St Andrews Links has brought in two of the brand’s all-new all-electric eTriFlex 3370 greensmowers, and a further six eTriFlex 336
02/09/2020
Built to take on the toughest of tasks, Toro’s Titan tines last up to four times longer than standard tines, meaning fewer change-outs and replacements for greater productivity.
28/08/2020
With an irrigation system in desperate need of replacing, Pennard Golf Club opted for a combination of Toro Lynx Central Control and Toro sprinklers, based on multiple recommendations from within the industry.
25/08/2020
Set on the Lincolnshire coast with beautiful views over the North Sea, the James Braid designed North Shore golf course at Skegness offers a challenge to all levels of golfer with its interesting and attractive mixture of links and parkland holes crossing over each other in two loops of nine.
19/08/2020
Wales Golf’s Women and Girls Week, which takes place this week (Aug 14-23) offers the chance to focus on volunteers and the contribution they make to golf clubs round Wales throughout the year.
19/08/2020
Preliminary figures issued by Sports Marketing Surveys for July suggest that the post-lockdown boom in rounds played in Great Britain is continuing apace, with an average growth of over 40% compared to July 2019.
10/08/2020
The campaign driving skin cancer out of golf Slip! Slap! Swing! is the free resource for golf clubs currently creating a buzz around the subject of sun protection. Launched by the Melanoma Fund, the campaign encourages clubs to become Sun Protection
10/08/2020
The figures, part of a quarterly data collection by leading research agency Sports Marketing Surveys, show that the drop caused by the closure of golf courses in part of March, throughout April and the first half of May, has nearly been offset by impressive rises in June.
10/08/2020
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK – 10th August 2020 – Ramsdale Park Golf Centre, a Burhill Group Limited (BGL) venue in Nottingham, is proud to announce that it has successfully achieved Golf Environment Organisation Certified® status for the next five years.
05/08/2020
Wolverhampton, UK: National award winning 3 Hammers Golf Complex in the
Midlands were delighted to welcome Andy Proudman and Piers Ward, of Me & My Golf
fame, back to the Complex.
05/08/2020
Reesink Turfcare has announced a package promotion offering an incredibly competitive deal on four of its most popular models in the TYM tractor range.
03/08/2020
For the first time in many years, golf clubs and England Golf together will be helping to
shape the future for club members as we move closer to the launch of the new World
Handicap System (WHS) on 2 November 2020.
02/08/2020
Troon®, the world’s largest golf management company, welcomes PGA TOUR Champions golfer and World Golf Hall of Fame member Colin Montgomerie to Team Troon.
02/08/2020
Miguel Ángel Jiménez made European Tour history this week when the Spaniard struck his opening tee shot at the Hero Open, the second event of the UK Swing, becoming the Tour’s leading appearance maker with 707 starts.
30/07/2020
Woodhall Spa, England, (27 July 2020): Today England Golf launches a new campaign,
‘Membership: Give it a Shot’, to maximise new membership opportunities from the increased
participation levels that golf has enjoyed since play resumed in May.
28/07/2020
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, UK – 28th July 2020 – Burhill Group Limited (BGL), has broken new ground with two of its coveted golf venues, Hoebridge Golf Centre and Redbourn Golf Club, becoming the first golf facilities in England to offer state-of-the-art TrackMan Range technology at their driving ranges.
28/07/2020
Running a golf club is challenging enough, but in an increasingly competitive world, there is nothing more frustrating than knowing people are visiting your website but disappearing without contacting you. Especially now when it’s more important than ever to make every sale count.
23/07/2020
The UK’s largest golf resort operator, QHotels Group, has seen an influx of new members and a massive increase in green fee revenue as the sport’s popularity soars after lockdown – with no signs of slowing down any time soon.
22/07/2020
The services that Kanda Golfwill be providing to golf clubs includes revenue audits; governance reviews; interim management services; help with the creation and implementation of strategic plans and sales training for golf club staff.
16/07/2020
14 year old English amateur golfer Jensen Berridge got the surprise of his life today when he was given a letter personally written to him by one of the best golfers in the world; Jim Furyk. And, to top it all, he was also presented with a new award created in the Ryder Cup Captain’s honour.
15/07/2020
Sheerness Golf Club on the historic Isle of Sheppey has signed its first lease deal with Toro and Reesink Turfcare, citing the financial benefits of a long-term agreement and much needed machine reliability as the reasons behind the decision.
09/07/2020
Minchinhampton Golf Club’s championship Avening and Cherington courses near the village of Avening in Gloucestershire and The Old Course on National Trust-owned Minchinhampton Common are renowned for their year-round immaculate presentation.
25/06/2020
In the fortnight following the relaxation of restrictions around playing golf due to Covid-19, Sports Marketing Surveys undertook a survey among UK Core golfers to assess the impact that the virus and lockdown has had on attitudes towards the sport;
23/06/2020
Carnoustie Golf Links Chief Executive Michael Wells announced today that a strategic partnership with John Deere has been secured, following a detailed period of exclusive discussions between the two organisations, whose joint vision laid the groundwork for today’s announcement.
23/06/2020
Biddenden, Kent, UK – 23rd June 2020 – Ramac Holdings Ltd, the new owners of Chart Hills Golf Club, today announced the commencement of major redevelopment works across the picturesque Kent facility.
22/06/2020
Played in wet conditions, Brokenhurst Manor proved a tough opening venue as nobody in the 47-strong field managed to break par, with Hull and Young, finishing tied at the top after both carded level-par 70s. Young, who is attached to Brokenhurst Manor, came up with the idea for the series.
22/06/2020
The decision to cancel Europe’s over 50’s professional tour was taken following consultation with the Tour’s membership and the Tour’s medical advisers based on the additional risk associated with the age demographic of the players and the complexities of staging events across multiple territories.
17/06/2020
Tom brings with him a wealth of transferable skills from many years in the golf industry. His strong operational knowledge and leading of large teams successfully, make him already a renowned business leader. He has multi board level experience in both Glendale Golf Ltd and as Vice Chair of the UK Golf Federation and is perfectly placed to bring a
15/06/2020
The three-year project, which was undertaken by course architects Mackenzie and Ebert, began with the ‘reimagination’ of the Himalayas nine, completed in Spring 2018. Since then, significant course improvement works have been completed on both the Shore and Dunes nines, leading up to the opening of the signature new par three, the final checkpoint
10/06/2020
With courses in England reopening to two-ball play from May 13 and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland following suit over the subsequent weeks, the competition for elusive tee times has been fierce for members and visitors alike, with many courses reporting record levels of demand.
09/06/2020
Toro’s Internet of Turf brings together five of Toro’s key technological products and services which when connected online help reduce operating costs, enhance safety and produce the best quality playing surfaces possible.
09/06/2020
AS golf courses around the world begin to recover from Covid-19 disruption, there is evidence in some markets of a surge in play and an increase in sales of club memberships.
05/06/2020
Dear UK Golf Federation Member,
I hope you’ve all enjoyed a great restart to your business following the lifting of some of the Coronavirus restrictions and are looking forward to what could be, if we manage our place in the market carefully, a great trading summer on the golf course.
04/06/2020
The European Tour UK Championship will take place on The Belfry’s award-winning Brabazon course, which is a famously a four-time host venue of the Ryder Cup, as well as 16 additional European Tour events, producing some of the most dramatic moments in the history of golf.
04/06/2020
With groups of up to six people from different households allow to meet up for socially distant gatherings in gardens and public spaces, England Golf and the PGA have confirmed that a PGA Professional may teach up to five people in a group session, providing all maintain 2-metre distancing and follow other hygiene measures, such as not sharing club
28/05/2020
TWO FINANCE DEALS ON TYM TRACTORS
Interest-free or low rate five year packages from Reesink Turfcare
Reesink Turfcare, UK distributor of TYM tractors, appreciates finances are likely tighter than expected in these difficult times and is supporting customers in getting the tractor they need by launching two finance deals – customers can choose interest-free or a low rate five year finance deal.
28/05/2020
The day of celebration is absolutely free, but do bring along your credit card, as there will be a whole host of incredible auction prizes to bid on as WGD raises much needed funds for Médecins sans Frontiers / Doctors without Borders (MSF) and their battle with COVID-19. MSF supports healthcare workers battling this global pandemic in 70 countrie
21/05/2020
John Deere has announced a number of updates to the company’s comprehensive compact tractor range for 2020, which includes 13 models in six Series from 25 to 66hp.
21/05/2020
Reesink UK supply system delivering customers what they need in lockdown
18/05/2020
A collective sigh of relief swept across England as golf re-opened last Wednesday, 13th May.
05/05/2020
In the light of the one-year delay, athletes now will accumulate Olympic Golf Rankings (OGR) points through a period ending on 21 June 2021 for the men and 28 June 2021 for the women. The field for both men and women will consist of 60 players.
04/05/2020
The hardened tool steel of Toro’s EdgeMax bedknives delivers edge retention that lasts up to three times longer for a sharper, cleaner cut, all season long.
04/05/2020
Our Golf Foundation team is delighted to support the ‘World’s Biggest Golf Lesson’, which will be staged at 2pm, UK time, on May 5th, to raise money for the NHS in the UK.
30/04/2020
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Golf comprises MPs and Peers from any political party and exists solely to support the sport of golf. It works closely with industry bodies to promote the sport and challenge issues it faces, including COVID-19.
30/04/2020
Asurvey conducted by The National Golf Foundation has discovered that almost 60% of golf courses in the US are currently open for play, with that percentage expected to rise to 75% by mid-May as Covid-19 lockdown measures continue to be relaxed.
30/04/2020
These plans are dependent on the prevalent situation with the COVID-19 pandemic and the R&A says it will continue to follow the guidance from the UK Government, health authorities and its own medical consultants with regards to the ability to safely stage events.
27/04/2020
The game? It’s unique. It’s not played in an arena but on hundreds of natural rolling acres. And every day, you’re out there making sure that this always growing surface is at its best, even now in these challenging times. You’re still maintaining this great game. Getting ready for the day when we can all play again.
23/04/2020
Last year, GolfSixes League was played by more than 2,670 boys and girls from 233 golf clubs across 52 junior leagues, seeing an increase in junior membership of 49% in clubs taking part in England (at 161 clubs) and a 35% increase across England,
21/04/2020
The BMW International Open, which has been played every year since 1989, was due to take place from June 25-28 at Golfclub Munchen Eichenried, in Munich, Germany. The Open de France, continental Europe’s oldest national Open, was scheduled to take place a week later, July 2-5, at Le Golf National, near Paris. It has been cancelled following the Fre
21/04/2020
Adapted from the Foundation’s new Unleash your Drive life skills workshop, these steps all encourage family involvement, in fun games which promote creativity, reflection and confidence – always practising golf, while learning some valuable skills that are transferable to everyday life.
16/04/2020
Quinta do Lago has joined forces with residents at the five-star Portuguese resort to donate more than €500,000 towards the cost of buying essential hospital equipment to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.
08/04/2020
The Masters has been given a new date for the week beginning November 9, while the US Open, which was originally set to be played at Winged Foot GC, New York from June 18-21 has been given a new date of September 17-20.
08/04/2020
When Europe takes on the United States in The Ryder Cup it is always fiercely contested but it is just golf. It is not a matter of life and death.
06/04/2020
The 149th Open At Royal St George’s Will be Played Next Year
3.32pm 6th April 2020 - Coronavirus News•Sponsorship
The R&A has decided to cancel The Open in 2020 due to the current Covid-19 pandemic and the Championship will next be played at Royal St George’s in 2021.
The Open was due to be played in Kent from 12-19 July but it has been nec
03/04/2020
Albatross Digital, one of Europe’s leading Golf Club Digital Marketing Agencies, is launching a brand new website chatbot service for golf clubs, free of charge until at least 31st May 2020.
03/04/2020
With golf courses now closed until further notice and restrictions for travel and public life in place for an indefinite period, England Golf has taken the decision on the postponement of events beyond our original date of June 7.
03/04/2020
Coronavirus has brought fundamental change to almost all areas of society. How we work, how we socialise, how we eat, drink, and above all, how we play. Almost no sports have escaped the quarantine and lockdown measures brought in to slow and tackle
01/04/2020
In a statement from Chairman Fred Ridley, the Georgia-based club is giving $1 million to Augusta University for expansion of COVID-19 testing in the region, with another million gifted to Central Savannah River Area Emergency Response Fund, a joint endeavour by the United Way and the Community Fund.
01/04/2020
Applications for the prestigious awards had opened in March, but the escalation of the coronavirus pandemic means that it is no longer safe or practical for the contest to take place.
01/04/2020
The Amateur Championship and the Women’s Amateur Championship following advice provided by the UK Government, health authorities and the R&A’s own medical consultants in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.
16/03/2020
Information as at 16 March 2020:
The circumstances around public health and movement of people is fast changing all our customers should take note of PHE as the overriding advice as to their personal circumstances and well being.
10/03/2020
Talented young golfers will get the chance to reap the rewards from one of the country’s top youth development programmes, thanks to the scholarship initiative at Foxhills Club & Resort in Surrey.
10/03/2020
Reesink Turfcare announces the winners of the Aftermarket Dealer Awards
05/03/2020
GETTING READY FOR THE ELECTRIC REVOLUTION
03/03/2020
Founded in 1935 and considered one of the finest examples of heathland golf in the UK, Enville Golf Club near Stourbridge features the 18-hole Highgate and Lodge courses, with the former being used by the R&A in recent years for Regional Open Qualifying tournaments. It has also recently been announced that Enville will host the R&A Girls’ U16 Amate
03/03/2020
-Brand new 2020 range has seen unprecedented support from retail partners-
29/02/2020
Last chance to book in now to see Europe''''''''s leading performance coach and to try the new Cobra SpeedZone range with the Cobra technicians!
28/02/2020
Reesink Turfcare is offering customers even more in 2020 with a new three-year ‘bumper to bumper’ warranty package on all new TYM tractors.
28/02/2020
Golfers now have the opportunity to experience everything that 2020 British Masters venue, Close House, has to offer with the introduction of the club’s Country Membership initiative.
06/02/2020
The distance report by the R&A has now been released - click below to read all the details of over 100 years of data and 50+ years of supporting documentation.
05/02/2020
Following a strategic reorganisation of John Deere’s professional turf business in Europe, Brian D’Arcy has been appointed as turf division sales manager for the company’s newly created Region 2 Sales Division 1. This covers the UK and Ireland plus additional key markets in Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Icel
03/02/2020
Want to get back to basics and start to understand HR and Employment Law better?
30/01/2020
A new position, which has been funded by The R&A, has been created within the UK’s largest nature conservation charity to advise golf clubs on the management of wildlife species and promote best practice to a wide network of golf courses to support their conservation aims.
29/01/2020
Following on from Toro’s success at The Drift Golf Club in Surrey, Toro arrives at Badgemore Park Golf Club in Henley-on-Thames, its sister club, for the first time.
28/01/2020
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, UK – 27th January 2020 – Burhill Group Ltd (BGL) is leading the way in providing pathways for trainee and apprentice employees at its 21 golf and leisure venues across the UK.
16/01/2020
Gainsborough, UK (9th January, 2020): PING has announced the signing of European Tour player Eddie Pepperell on a multi-year agreement.
15/01/2020
PGA National Ireland Slieve Russell has cemented its position among the best golfing venues in Ireland after being named as one of the country’s top three parkland courses in a prestigious new rankings list.
15/01/2020
Time is of the essence for Gualta – the Costa Brava’s top par-three course – after celebrating its 20th anniversary.
08/01/2020
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, UK – 8th January 2019 – Burhill Golf and Leisure (BGL) has been awarded several honours in the 2019 Member Experience Awards, run by TRP (The Retention People).
08/01/2020
With the winter season upon us, it’s important to keep golf course machinery up to scratch and capable of dealing with the challenges colder weather brings.
07/01/2020
The 2020 season will be the fifth year running that Spanish ace Jiménez has represented Finca Cortesin as its touring professional after first teaming up with the exclusive Andalucian resort shortly after turning professional in 2015.
30/12/2019
Sandwich Bay, Kent, 24th December 2019: Tuesday, 24th December 2019 – Prince’s Golf Club, in Sandwich Bay, Kent, has announced the acquisition of Chart Hills Golf Club by its owner and operator, Ramac Holdings Ltd, for an undisclosed fee.
17/12/2019
The UK Golf Federation who primarily represent proprietary golf courses and driving ranges reported at their recent December Board Meeting that 2019 had been a good season for business and many had seen growth in the numbers participating in various activity at their golf facilities. Rounds played were overall up and special events such as coaching
17/12/2019
John Deere agricultural and turf dealer Thomas Sherriff & Co Ltd, whose headquarters are based at Haddington in East Lothian, has bought the professional turf business of Greenlay Ltd in Cramlington, south Northumberland.
12/12/2019
After greenkeepers and members became frustrated with the quality of cut and condition of the fairways at Lochemse Golf Club, head greenkeeper, Geert Olthuis, switched brands to Jacobsen and has used a Fairway 305 to turn things around.
09/12/2019
As part of a significant investment project, Stowmarket Golf Club has committed to its first fleet deal with Toro and distributor Reesink Turfcare.
04/12/2019
George Groves started his golfing story at Horne Park Golf , a nine hole facility and a member of the UKGF extolling the virtues of ‘open access to golf’ George enrolled on one of our many junior programmes over 10 years ago along with the thousands of juniors that have been introduced to the game over the years via Horne Park. George’s pathway has
04/12/2019
A record-breaking total of 66 young parts and service technicians are being trained in this year’s John Deere Ag Tech, Parts Tech and Turf Tech advanced apprenticeship programmes, the highest total intake since the first Ag Tech induction in 1992.
28/11/2019
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK – 28th November 2019 – Abbey Hill Golf Centre, a Burhill Golf and Leisure (BGL) venue in Milton Keynes, is proud to announce that the club has successfully achieved GEO Certified® status for another 3 years.
27/11/2019
Brussels, November 27, 2019) - Club Car, a world-leading manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, has introduced the Onward Passenger, a new line of 2 and 4-seater personal transportation vehicles designed to transform the way you travel around your property and community.
27/11/2019
-Top 20 Tour player commits to premium clothing brand –
21/11/2019
The UK Golf Federation is pleased to announce that membership has more than doubled over the last year. The UK Golf Federation who represent the proprietary golf course and driving range owners now have over 500 golf facilities and with major plans for continued growth, the future looks very positive.
19/11/2019
Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd. will now serve as the authorised distributor for Ransomes and Jacobsen turf equipment in Suffolk and Norfolk territories, expanding its relationship with the brands.
15/11/2019
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, UK – 14th November 2019 – Burhill Golf and Leisure (BGL) has reported a substantial growth in rounds played for the months of July, August and September.
15/11/2019
(Brussels, Belgium, November 8, 2019) - Club Car, a global leader in small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles, today announced a four-year extension to its long-standing partnership with The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA).
12/11/2019
Oulton Hall has partnered with the armed forces charity Tickets For Troops to provide complimentary golf at its award-winning venue.
11/11/2019
Hybrid, it’s the buzzword of the times with customers demanding cleaner, greener mowing options and Toro has responded to that demand by creating the Greensmaster eTriFlex 3360, the quietest ride-on greensmower yet.
30/10/2019
The findings of a detailed report into the effects of driving distances are now to be published in February 2020.
23/10/2019
The UK Golf Federation is pleased to announce that TGI Golf will become the body’s official retail partner in an arrangement that will give its members access to the group’s full suite of benefits.
23/10/2019
(Brussels, Belgium, October 23, 2019) – Club Car, a brand of Ingersoll Rand and Official Supplier to The European Tour, has delivered a new fleet of 175 golf vehicles to leading multi-course owner, Burhill Group Ltd.
23/10/2019
Three-year agreement names Toro as preferred supplier to idVerde locations across Europe
18/10/2019
The Algarve is officially on top of the world after it was named as IAGTO Golf Destination of the Year for 2020.
15/10/2019
-Australian Open venue joins 33 other courses in 15 countries on reciprocal list-
15/10/2019
Seaton Carew Golf Club near Hartlepool will be celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2024 and the club, which is the 10th oldest in England, is determined to make sure its course is in the best condition possible for those celebrations.
11/10/2019
The UK Golf Federation who represent proprietary golf courses and driving ranges in the UK have joined the All Party Parliamentary Golf Group.
11/10/2019
Tagmarshal, the golf course intelligence and pace-of-play system used globally by golf courses, has retained Azalea to elevate the brand in key European markets and to introduce it to golf clubs and resorts across the continent.
09/10/2019
Wolverhampton, UK: As one of his final acts in post, Nick Pink, departing Chief Executive of England Golf has visited the award winning 3 Hammers Golf Complex in Wolverhampton. On his visit last week, Nick met with England Golf’s 2019 Lifetime Service award winner, UK Golf Federation Board Member and 3 Hammers owner, Ian Bonser, to experience first
09/10/2019
Wolverhampton, UK: Ian Bonser, owner of the national award-winning 3 Hammers Golf Complex and board member of the UK Golf Federation was presented with the Lifetime Service Award at the prestigious England Golf Awards in London. The award, which is the greatest accolade in the golf industry, not only recognises his 30+ year career, but most signif
04/10/2019
Spain’s La Manga Club will provide a fitting venue for two of amateur golf’s most prestigious competitions next year after being chosen to host the 2020 Bonallack and Patsy Hankins Trophies for the first time in its illustrious history.
04/10/2019
Essex-based Swan Golf Designs (SGD) is to create a schedule of autumn and winter improvement work at Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands GC, in Bedfordshire.
30/09/2019
-Latest models feature cutting edge technology for course & travel bag line-up-
24/09/2019
Royal Blackheath Golf Club in Eltham, south east London, has returned to the John Deere stable after signing a five-year package deal with Farol Ltd of Twyford in Berkshire for a new fleet of course maintenance equipment.
24/09/2019
Ransomes Jacobsen, has added 12 new engineering trainees to their successful apprenticeship scheme.
24/09/2019
Reesink Turfcare is delighted to announce the winners of its Aftermarket Dealer Awards. Commending exceptional performance, the awards acknowledge the top performers in customer service across Reesink’s dealer network.
24/09/2019
-Arccos Caddie Smart Sensors now compatible with SuperStroke Tech-Port Putter Grips-
20/09/2019
-Latest advance in the T//WORLD Series offers the XP-1 family at competitive prices-
20/09/2019
Stage one of the irrigation refit at Blackpool North Shore Golf Club is complete with the successful – and quick – installation of a Toro Lynx central control system.
12/09/2019
Ian Bonser, this year’s winner of the England Golf Lifetime Service Award and owner of the National Award Winning 3 Hammers Golf Complex, has received further recognition of his ongoing commitment to making golf more accessible by being invited to join the board of the UK Golf Federation.
12/09/2019
Gleneagles will hold a unique position in golfing history when the biggest event in women’s golf concludes this weekend, by becoming the first venue in Europe to have hosted both The Solheim Cup and The Ryder Cup (in 2014).
12/09/2019
Ganton Golf Club in North Yorkshire has upgraded its irrigation system with Toro Lynx central control and Infinity sprinklers on the greens and aprons.
05/09/2019
BGL grows membership numbers by 25% over five years
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, UK – 30th July 2019 – Burhill Golf and Leisure (BGL) continues to go from strength to strength as the group has seen significant increases in membership revenue at its 10 venues across the UK.
02/09/2019
Royal Norwich Golf Club has already been benefitting from Toro machines as it builds its new golf course from scratch, but now course manager Peter Todd has also enlisted the help of a second Reesink Turfcare brand, 1st Products.
28/08/2019
Chigwell Golf Club in Essex has taken delivery of its second Toro fleet as it proves itself a winner in the eyes of its membership.
22/08/2019
In the last 10 years Teesside Golf Club at Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees has undergone the biggest transformation of any club in the area, both on and off the course, which has been altered dramatically with the introduction of new tees, ponds and bunkers and the planting of more than 30,000 trees.
21/08/2019
(Brussels, Belgium, August 20, 2019) – Club Car, a brand of Ingersoll Rand, has implemented a new fleet of electric utility vehicles at Atlantis, The Palm, to help one of Dubai’s most iconic resorts deliver its legendary five-star customer service.
21/08/2019
If success is a fresh pair of eyes, then The Bradford Golf Club in West Yorkshire has well and truly succeeded since the arrival of its first Toro fleet.
20/08/2019
Motocaddy, the world’s top-selling powered trolley brand, is upgrading its popular free-to-use GPS app to incorporate potential lifesaving features that indicate the location of on-course defibrillators and provide golfers with CPR instructions to administer to anyone suffering a cardiac arrest when playing golf.
13/08/2019
Wentworth Club and John Deere Limited have announced a new, exclusive partnership for the supply of golf course maintenance equipment to the world famous West, East and Edinburgh Championship Courses at Virginia Water in Surrey, from spring 2019.
12/08/2019
Club Car, a world-leading manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, has upgraded its customer experience with the launch of a new online car configurator, which allows prospective customers to design, build and view their vehicles online before purchase.
10/08/2019
The Royal Automobile Club’s golf course manager Lee Strutt is a long-term fan of John Deere tractors, and his latest acquisition has been hard at work in its first year on the Old and Coronation downland courses near Epsom in Surrey.
10/08/2019
Since joining Gleneagles in March 2015, director of golf, Gary Silcock, has been on a four-year journey to provide a premium experience for golfers of all abilities from hotel guests to Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup competitors.
01/08/2019
Specialising in increasing human & organisational performance, Mark works around the world delivering talks & programmes for some of the world’s largest organisations. His no-nonsense practical and commercially focused approach provides leaders with a range of tools, tips and techniques on how to lead motivate and engage their teams.
29/07/2019
Rochelle Bedford has been appointed the new marketing manager for Reesink Turfcare.
19/07/2019
After the successful installation of Highwoods Golf Club’s irrigation system with a Toro Lynx central control system and sprinklers, the Sussex club now has the Toro ‘Total Solution’.
19/07/2019
Farleigh Golf Club has further enhanced its reputation in the golf industry as a breeding ground for talent after revealing that its general manager is set to leave to take up a similar position at one of the most prestigious golf clubs in the UK and Europe.
18/07/2019
The recently formed Club Managers Association of Europe – Middle East & North Africa Region (CMAE MENA) has held its first club education seminars under the title ‘Building confidence in communication’, to train golf course and other managers for new challenges. John Deere supported this initiative by bringing in communication expert Bill McFarlan
10/07/2019
On 18-21 July 2019, The Open makes an historic return to Northern Ireland for the first time in 68 years and bringing golf’s oldest international Championship back again is Royal Portrush in County Antrim. As the club prepares to host the 148th event Toro is honoured to play a role in helping prepare the course.
08/07/2019
2019 brings plenty to celebrate for Sherborne Golf Club. A 125-year anniversary, a Toro machinery fleet update and recognition for the club’s young greenkeeping talent.
01/07/2019
It is the policy of the UK Golf Federation to develop key partnerships with the major service providers and associations in the golf industry to help support their members business’s.
01/07/2019
Having been at Edgbaston Golf Club for 31 years, course manager Eddie Mills knows more than anyone what’s best for the club, which is why he recently signed a second five-year agreement plan with Toro.
27/06/2019
Wentworth Club and John Deere Limited have announced a new, exclusive partnership for the supply of golf course maintenance equipment to the world famous West, East and Edinburgh Championship Courses at Virginia Water in Surrey, from spring 2019.
20/06/2019
Golf Business News talks to Colin Mayes, chief executive of Burhill Golf & Leisure, owner/operator of a portfolio of ten golf clubs in the UK, about the current state of the golf industry and what BGL is doing to take its slice of the increasingly competitive leisure market.
10/06/2019
The family-managed duo of golf courses, Thorpe Wood Golf Course and Orton Meadows Golf Course in Peterborough, continues its joint ambition to switch to Toro with the arrival of its latest fleet.
07/06/2019
Atmosphere and social events are important factors for golf clubs to take into consideration when trying to improve women membership satisfaction.
Written by Amelia Lewis, UK Regional Manager, Players 1st
28/05/2019
Triumphant British Golf Show smashes expectations – and announces 2020 date
24/05/2019
15 years ago Linda Segerstam was told she should never play golf again. Persistent back injuries were a huge problem
15/05/2019
PGA Professional – Final Thought April 2019 – Doug Poole – CEO UK Golf Federation
08/05/2019
Gleneagles in Perthshire, Scotland has recently celebrated the 100th birthday of its iconic King’s and Queen’s Courses, with a little help from local John Deere dealer Sandy Armit of Double A.
08/05/2019
Skin cancer is a global epidemic and the most serious form is melanoma, which is doubling every ten to 15 years.
18/04/2019
The Golf Foundation has revealed the remarkable results of a research project measuring the impact of a new coaching programme for 11-16 year olds. In 10 weeks, every youngster taking part in the pilot projects showed a statistically significant improvement in Mental Toughness which evaluates Confidence, Commitment, Challenge and Control
16/04/2019
There are some questions we must ask?
09/04/2019
BST could help our aims of growing golf participation and also saving valuable resources of energy
21/03/2019
GolfBIC - the Golf Business Industry Convention, to give it its full title, returned this week to its spiritual home - The Forest of Arden Golf Resort after a three-year period when it moved north to Harrogate to be part of BTME and BIGGA.
26/02/2019
The recent article on the weekly GBN newsletter (attached to our website) highlighted that the study had concluded 'average drive length increased by 1.7 yards on the previous year!'.
26/02/2019
The project was initiated last May to provide the most comprehensive understanding of the past, present and future impact of distance on the game of golf.