The Bernhard Academy, in partnership with the Golf Club Managers’ Association (GCMA), launched its inaugural Golf Course Management for Golf Club Managers workshop—a pivotal element of the GCMA’s innovative Advanced Management Certificate program. Set in the inspiring environment…
The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) and The R&A have identified 10 promising and dedicated greenkeepers to assist in the upkeep and success of tournaments at five of this year’s most significant championships. Ten dedicated BIGGA…
I wanted to follow up on the Great British Bunker Study that I shared in October. This insightful report was compiled by the experts at EcoBunker Ltd and endorsed by the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA). It provides…
I've extensively written about women's role in golf. I believe it is equally vital for women to be adequately represented in the operation and management of golf clubs. For years, I have proudly supported and contributed - as…
The preliminary findings of the Great British Bunker Study, a report compiled by bunker specialists EcoBunker Ltd with the endorsement of the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA), have pinpointed substantial challenges that demand the attention of…
The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) and Premium Partner ICL have revealed the 5 participants of the 8th ICL Continue to Learn Scholarship. The ICL Continue to Learn Scholars for 2024 accurately represents the diverse greenkeeping…
The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has revealed that Janne Lehto, course manager at Hirsala Golf, has become Finland’s 1st certified Master Greenkeeper. Janne, 30, is the chairperson of the Finnish Greenkeepers Association and is an…
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA) are partnering to have ASTMA exclusively present GCSAA’s First Green STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education program in Australia. Founded in 1997, First…
Two years ago we heard that the new management of Morpeth Golf Club was planning to invest £1m to enhance and upgrade the golf club. As part of the investment extensive refurbishment of the clubhouse has already been…
The 151st Open will be played at Royal Liverpool Golf Club from 16-23 July 2023. This will be the 13th time the Championship has been staged at Royal Liverpool Golf Club. On this occasion, the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association…
The Fashion Frill defined the TOP 10 color trends in 2023. I put in bold those colors that we can find in the 2023 Glenmuir Autumn-Winter Collection too: Digital Lavender Sundial Luscious Red Tranquil Blue Verdigris, Pantone Fanfare…
Give golfers a great golf club membership experience and they will never leave you and spend more money in your golf club. Great! This is what every golf club is striving for. So why are so many golf…
The La Manga Club found a unique way to celebrate its 50th anniversary. La Manga Club will be the host venue for Legends Tour's Farmfoods European Senior Masters hosted by Peter Baker. It will be held on October…
I think that’s a very important recognition of what Jim Croxton said at 2022 BTME. Namely: "....with golf participation and membership booming, the time has come for the leading bodies in the game to make a priority of…
It is good to see businesses among them golf clubs like Saadiyat Beach Golf Club are prioritizing sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). A recent Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week study found 87% of executives said improving ESG…
Last time I asked Chris Duffy CMDip about the challenges of golf club committees & boards. His article was so popular among golf club managers that I thought to interview him this time. Since his article, Chris Duffy…
How quickly we will get used to online events instead of meeting face-to-face in offline environment? When we will master schmoozing and building relationships as we do during offline events over a drink or coffee? These thoughts are…
With this post, I am launching an article series where I would like to share with you how various golf club managers of leading golf clubs are trying to respond commercially to coronavirus. My unhidden intention is to…
Last week I had an interesting conversation about the possible effects of Brexit on UK golf clubs. I thought to share with you some of our worries/concerns before letting you know the high hopes of Royal Portrush Golf…
Ingersoll Rand has just unveiled its new golf car, the Club Car Tempo, at the 2018 BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition (BTME) show in Harrogate, UK. I was really excited to learn more about it after the "Shark Experience" added…