Community Week

A BIGGA survey highlighted that 80% of course managers are worried about a member of their team's mental health

By Elliott Heath Published 4 June 21

Ben Evans recounts five inspirational stories from the European Disabled Golf Association’s new book, Mulligan – tough love and second chances

By Golf Monthly Published 3 June 21

The new platform OpenPlay enables non-members of golf courses in Scotland to gain an Official Handicap Index.

By Ryan Dabbs Published 3 June 21

Women's Golf Day set new records with the event on June 1 after reaching 72.4 million unique users on social media and generating 87 million impressions.

By Ryan Dabbs Published 3 June 21

This recently launched initiative from The PGA aims to better train and prepare existing PGA members and others who work or volunteer in the golf industry

By Golf Monthly Published 2 June 21

We talk to Robert Maxfield, the top man at The PGA, about his hopes and ambitions for the organisation and the game of golf as a whole

By Jeremy Ellwood Published 2 June 21

The R&A has revealed that more than 5.7 million people played golf of some format in 2020, up from just over 2.3 million participants in 2019.

By Ryan Dabbs Published 26 May 21

Golfers in England who are not members of clubs will be able to gain an official handicap index very soon for £40 per year

By Ryan Dabbs Published 26 May 21

A refresher on the key features of the World Handicap System

By Fergus Bisset Published 14 May 21

In these challenging times, it’s more important than ever for the future of our sport

By Fergus Bisset Published 26 March 21

The PGA is evolving with its 2020 Vision, featuring new membership categories for professionals, workers in the golf industry and volunteers....

By Elliott Heath Published 4 December 20

From our frequent chats with golf club secretaries and managers, here are 10 topics of conversation within the profession at the moment

By Jeremy Ellwood Published 29 October 20

We highlight the current topics of conversation among golf greenkeepers at clubs up and down the country

By Jeremy Ellwood Published 20 October 20

Should an official handicap be for golf club members only?

By Fergus Bisset Published 7 September 20

Who do you agree with in this pre-Covid debate? Have things changed?

By Fergus Bisset Published 20 May 20

Fergus Bisset and Jeremy Ellwood discuss the merits of both

By Fergus Bisset Published 1 May 20

It's money coming in but does it annoy people?

By Fergus Bisset Published 17 April 20

Is there still a place or is it totally outdated?

By Fergus Bisset Published 17 April 20

Does it still have a place in the running of a modern club?

By Fergus Bisset Published 16 April 20

Or should they be just for members and paying visitors?

By Fergus Bisset Published 16 April 20

It has always been a hot topic at golf clubs and is once again in the spotlight this week...

By Elliott Heath Published 23 October 19

Is it time to ditch the dress code of golf and relax the rules?

By Golf Monthly Published 22 August 19

With the UK golfing population ageing, it’s more important than ever to attract new blood to the sport. But how should we go about it?

By Fergus Bisset Published 10 August 18

What can golf clubs do to entice more children and young adults?

By Fergus Bisset Published 10 November 17

Does golf's dress code need loosened? Or is it fine how it is?

By Elliott Heath Published 4 October 17

Making new friends at a golf club isn't always easy. Here are a few tips and pointers

By Jeremy Ellwood Published 2 October 17

Recent research reveals what young people expect from a golf facility

By Fergus Bisset Published 28 September 17