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The R&A launches forst women’s charter for golf

POSTED ON May 29, 2018 @ 8:33 pm

The R&A today unveiled a new Women in Golf Charter as part of the organisation’s drive to increase the number of women and girls participating in golf and to encourage more opportunities for women to work within the golf industry. The Women in Golf Charter …

Golf Resort homes have higher value according to new study

POSTED ON May 22, 2018 @ 12:50 pm

Homes within golf resorts are worth 19% more on average than equivalent properties outside resorts, a new study has revealed. The most valued properties within golf resorts are those with golf course views, which benefit from a 9.5% price premium compared to properties without course …

The National Golf Foundation Issues 2018 Golf Industry Report

POSTED ON May 16, 2018 @ 9:08 am

The National Golf Foundation (NGF), the trade organization that works with every sector within the golf industry, today released its new Golf Industry Report, a comprehensive state-of-the-industry overview. The report compiles many of the game’s key data points in a single publication and is intended …

Australia-based Titomic Enters Collaboration with Callaway

POSTED ON May 10, 2018 @ 8:12 am

Titomic has signed an exclusive, year-long collaborative agreement with American global sporting goods company Callaway Golf Company. Callaway, located in California, is the largest manufacturer of golf clubs in the world, and designs, manufactures, markets, and sells golf equipment, accessories, and lifestyle-related products in over …

Randquist named GCSAA chief operating officer

POSTED ON May 4, 2018 @ 11:59 am

Bringing decades of influence and experience in the golf industry, Robert M. Randquist, CGCS, has been named chief operating officer for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). Randquist comes to GCSAA after 20 years serving as director of golf course and grounds at …

Momentum Builds For Women’s Golf Day

POSTED ON May 3, 2018 @ 9:23 am

With just 5 weeks to go, momentum is building for Women’s Golf Day (WGD), as big-name venues across the globe sign up for the 2018 spectacular. With women and girls’ participation vital to the long-term health of the game, WGD is taking golf to the …

WE ARE GOLF Celebrates 11th Annual National Golf Day in Washington, D.C.

POSTED ON April 28, 2018 @ 12:35 pm

Golf industry leaders participated in a record-high 230 meetings with members of Congress representing 40 states to discuss the game’s economic, social and environmental contributions to society during the 11th annual National Golf Day on Capitol Hill. Conversations with Senate, House of Representatives, Executive Branch …

Five facts about golf in celebration of Earth Day 2018

POSTED ON April 18, 2018 @ 9:20 am

#EndPlasticPollution GCSAA national study reports golf courses have shown continual improvement over the past decade Lawrence, Kan. (April 17, 2018) – Since 2006, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has been conducting a groundbreaking project, the Golf Course Environmental Profile (GCEP), to develop …

Pace of Play – Improving the Golfing Experience

POSTED ON April 16, 2018 @ 9:51 am

By Bill Yates In a previous article I noted that golf course management teams are in the business of not just welcoming guests and graciously dispatching them to the first tee, but of actually taking responsibility for their experience on the course. I’ll say again …