153 entries: Scotland

Sand scrapes at St Andrews Links Trust

How did St Andrews Links Trust win the Best Sustainability Project title?

By: 2024. 03. 25.

St Andrews Links Trust won the prestigious Best Sustainability Project at the Scottish Golf Tourism Awards in association with Luxe Scot in recognition of its outstanding work in driving sustainability and climate action.  Sustainable golf featured prominently at…

Sami Strutt BIGGA Continue to Learn educational program since 1994

The COO of BIGGA became Director of Education at Bernhard Academy

By: 2023. 12. 08.

Yesterday, I shared some news about Sami Strutt, who has decided to step down as COO of the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association. After dedicating 30 years of service to the organization, Sami has decided to move…

The Cabot Collection golf courses in Golf Magazine TOP100

How would you rank Cabot Collection golf courses if you were Golf Magazine?

By: 2023. 11. 10.

How much marketing and sales benefits can come from a golf club's favorable ranking in a golf magazine's TOP100 list? It can be said with great certainty that it can give the golfer one more confirmation during the…

ICL Continue to Learn Scholars for 2024 Jason Norwood an ICL scholar

Who are the lucky participants of the 8th ICL Continue to Learn Scholars for 2024?

By: 2023. 10. 26.

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…

Bernhard Academy brand new courses 2023

What opportunities await with the Bernhard Academy’s all-new courses?

By: 2023. 10. 16.

The Bernhard Academy has unveiled its all-new educational course program, which is now available for booking at its 3 Academy sites around the UK via the new Bernhard Academy website. The new courses have been carefully curated over…

Esther Ha and Steven Dougherty_The Cabot Collection

The Cabot Collection appoints a new executive chef & director of F&B

By: 2023. 09. 11.

Esther Ha and Steven Dougherty have joined The Cabot Collection as Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage, respectively. The pair will be based at Cabot Collections’s first U.S. development, Cabot Citrus Farms in scenic Central West Florida, with…

Royal Norwich 12th Hole

How competitive will Royal Norwich Turfcare Academy and Business Management qualification be?

By: 2023. 08. 14.

In April, I informed you that Ross Crosbie, the first apprentice in recent years at Carnoustie Golf Links, has completed his 4-year apprenticeship and is now a fully qualified Greenkeeper. The 4-year apprenticeship works in conjunction with Elmwood College in…

Mark Chapelski Troon International

How does Mark Chapleski see the state of the international golf industry?

By: 2023. 08. 03.

Mark Chapleski, Troon Executive Vice President, has just retired at the end of July following 24 years of service with the golf and club management business. Since 2017 he has overseen the expansion of Troon’s international portfolio to…

Cabot Highlands hole 14 from behind green by Credit Darren Chisholm

When will the Tom Doak-designed golf course in Cabot Highlands be ready?

By: 2023. 08. 02.

Have you been keeping up with Castle Stuart Golf Links (since 2009) lately? The Cabot Collection acquired this fantastic golf club in Inverness, Scotland, in 2022 and added it to its impressive collection. One of the first actions…

Sweetspot business areas

What benefits do Montrose Golf Links expect from Sweetspot’s cutting-edge booking technology?

By: 2023. 07. 06.

Sweetspot, a leading data-driven golf club management, booking, and business solutions provider, is thrilled to announce its further expansion into the Scottish market by signing Montrose Golf Links as its first club partner.  This milestone collaboration marks a…

Staysure PGA Seniors Championship Slaley Hall_resized

How does the new Q-Series help senior golfers reach the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship?

By: 2023. 06. 13.

The Legends Tour found a new format for senior golfers to help them qualify for its flagship event, the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship, hosted at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland, on August 23-27. The new ‘Q-Series’ features four…

Janne Lehto Hirsala Golf

Why should Hirsala Golf be proud of Janne Lehto?

By: 2023. 06. 02.

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…

Vattanac Golf Resort 18th hole-West with ClubUp

To what extent can ClubUp improve the caddy experience of golfers?

By: 2023. 05. 24.

Inflation is a big challenge for many countries in the last couple of years. Not entirely unfounded, many people also fear a recession, which could reach us even this year. At the same time, I think it is…

Soil Scout Bernhard and Company partnership 2023

Who benefits from the partnership better, Soil Scout or Bernhard and Company?

By: 2023. 04. 26.

In 2019 I was invited to give a keynote presentation at the annual conference of the Finnish Golf Club Managers & the Finnish Golf Federation. During the event, I met with Jalmari Talola (CEO, Soil Scout). I found Soil Scout…

Ross Crosbie greenkeeper Carnoustie Golf Links

How did the trainee at Carnoustie Golf Links become a fully qualified greenkeeper?

By: 2023. 04. 11.

Carnoustie Golf Links understood the importance and benefits of training programs and apprenticeships to upskill. Bold companies today focus on high-quality training. Skill gaps are existing in almost every industry including the golf industry. Maybe your golf club…

2022 EMEA Toptracer Range Awards_resized

Who are the winners of the 2022 EMEA Toptracer Range Awards?

By: 2023. 04. 04.

Toptracer, the #1 range technology in golf, celebrated the successes of its partners at the 2022 EMEA Toptracer Range Awards event in March 2023. The ceremony is designed to celebrate the combined success of Toptracer’s growing community of…

Scottish Golf and Players 1st partnership

Have Scottish golf clubs understood the benefits of Players 1st Member Experience Surveys?

By: 2023. 03. 29.

Golf clubs must get in the footsteps of their guest and members to be able to deliver the desired golf club experience. The time when we developed services in our golf clubs based on intuition is over. In…

Carnoustie Golf Links Well-Being and Recruitment Day

See how Carnoustie Golf Links fulfills a sustainability objective!

By: 2023. 03. 02.

You have may have heard of the importance of promoting your golf club's community open day(s) as a sustainability objective (GEO Foundation: CC4l). A good example of this is Carnoustie Golf Links' Well-Being and Recruitment Day. On Tuesday…

JCB Championship 2023 Darren Clarke

Will the organizers repeat the success of the JCB Championship in August?

By: 2023. 01. 20.

The Legends Tour will return to the JCB Golf & Country Club - from 3-5 August 2023 - following the hugely successful JCB Championship - more than 7,000 spectators - at the venue last year, with 2011 Open…

Glenmuir 2023 Autumn Winter Collection_MarineGreen-Couple-6

Which 4 top color trends does the 2023 Glenmuir Autumn-Winter Collection follow?

By: 2023. 01. 18.

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…