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2 days ago | 
thegolfbusiness.co.uk | Seamus Rotherick
Steve Bird, business development consultant and education lead at Foremost Golf, discusses the four-step roadmap to driving good business for PGA professionals, while helping golfers enjoy their game in the process. This article will examine four areas that enable a PGA professional to not only further the interests of their own business, but also drive the golf club and enhance the whole member experience.
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6 days ago | 
thegolfbusiness.co.uk | Seamus Rotherick
Last autumn, Clitheroe Golf Club was named ‘Lancashire Golf Club of the Year’. With a 100-strong junior section, events for elite golfers and renowned dining facilities, we can see why. “It’s all in the mix,” says general manager James Berry, as Clitheroe Golf Club keeps up the momentum with activities to coax members who seldom venture into the golf club. The consensus among members is that the move to a small management board means that ‘stuff gets done’.
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1 week ago | 
thegolfbusiness.co.uk | Seamus Rotherick
Nestled at the southern tip of Spain’s Costa del Sol, Sotogrande’s 11310 postcode has firmly established itself among the most desirable in the world, showcased by the latest sales data. In 2024, it continued to attract discerning ultra-high-net-worth buyers seeking luxury living, innovative developments and access to some of Europe’s finest golf courses and amenities.
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1 week ago | 
thegolfbusiness.co.uk | Seamus Rotherick
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1 week ago | 
thegolfbusiness.co.uk | Seamus Rotherick
As part of International Women’s Day last month, The Golf Business spoke to two women who both work at Fairmont St Andrews. Here, in their own words, Kirsten and Erin explain why they are more than just two people who work for golf clubs – from a young age their ambition has been to work in the golf industry. Kirsten Thorpe, golf operations assistantMy love for golf began at the age of nine when my dad took me to the driving range for the first time.
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1 week ago | 
thegolfbusiness.co.uk | Seamus Rotherick
Exclusive Collection, which runs Wiltshire golf venue The Manor House, has unveiled broadcaster and former professional golfer Inci Mehmet as its newest ambassador. In a 12-month agreement, Mehmet will represent the brand – and its seven luxurious properties – across the UK’s growing golf community.
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1 week ago | 
thegolfbusiness.co.uk | Seamus Rotherick
Sometimes, sadly, golf clubs will need to make employees redundant. However, you can only do this in specific circumstances. Carolyne Wahlen from Golf HR explains what they are and what procedures must be followed. Restructuring is one of those processes that no employer enjoys dealing with, but sometimes, it’s a necessary step to keep a club financially stable. If done correctly, it can be a relatively smooth process.
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1 week ago | 
thegolfbusiness.co.uk | Seamus Rotherick
Trafford Golf Centre has won the ‘Outstanding Achiever Award’ at Toptracer’s annual European awards. The accolade was collected by director of golf, Pete Styles and operations manager, Michael Clarke, and highlights the centre’s ongoing success as Europe’s busiest golf practice facility, with an impressive year of visitor numbers, lessons delivered and balls hit.
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1 week ago | 
thegolfbusiness.co.uk | Seamus Rotherick
Creative Honour Boards has for many years been producing and supplying varying formats of honours boards. From its traditional wooden range through to modern glass effect acrylic boards. It was through this supply that its idea for a digital system was born and has been continually developed over the years. The latest installation at Redditch Golf Club brings to life over two years of development to enhance the appearance and functionality of the system.
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1 week ago | 
thegolfbusiness.co.uk | Seamus Rotherick
Golf Finance outlines four warning shouts that golf clubs need to heed when it comes to setting up asset finance agreements. 1. What happens when the agreement ends? While it may seem like a simple detail, many golf clubs fail to fully consider what happens when their asset finance agreement comes to an end. This is often due to changes in management and committees over time, leading to a lack of continuity in financial planning.
