7
February
The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service Partner with West Cliffs

West Cliffs Golf Links in Portugal has partnered with The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service to enhance its commitment to environmentally sustainable golf course management. This collaboration will see The R&A share its global expertise and cutting-edge research with West Cliffs, providing tailored guidance on sustainable agronomic practices. Key areas of focus include optimising resource management, improving soil health, and promoting biodiversity while maintaining exceptional playing conditions.

7
February
Prince’s Golf Club Set to Host Prestigious Hagen54 Event

Prince’s Golf Club has announced its involvement as a host venue for The Hagen54, a unique and historic challenge celebrating the legendary Jim Barnes and Walter Hagen’s famous three-course feat in Kent. Taking place July 23 - 24, 2025, the Hagen54 will showcase the iconic links of Royal Cinque Ports, Royal St. George’s and Prince’s Golf Club, delivering an unforgettable 54-hole experience for participants in one day. This exclusive event provides golfers with a truly unique opportunity to retrace the steps of legends Jim Barnes and Walter Hagen, who famously played all three Kent links courses in a single day back in 1920.

6
February
59club Announces Nominations For 2025 Service Excellence Awards

59club UK and Ireland, specialists in customer service and sales performance management, has announced the nominations for the highly anticipated 2025 Service Excellence Awards. The prestigious event will take place on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Milton Keynes. Recognised as the industry benchmark for delivering exceptional customer experiences across golf, leisure, spa, and hospitality sectors, the 59club Service Excellence Awards honour venues, teams, and individuals who consistently achieve outstanding service standards. The nominations are based on real customer experiences and performance metrics gathered through 59club’s independent mystery shopper audits.

31
January
High Quality Premium Tee-Signage Elevates Royal Mid-Surrey

MB Golf was recently commissioned by Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club to upgrade their tee-signage with 100 per cent, maintenance-free new syn-wood ‘US Open style’ signs. The golf marketing specialists designed the double-sided graphic plates which were applied to the ‘Hangman-style’ structure which enhance the member and guest experience with sleek, modern signage that blends seamlessly with the venue’s prestigious courses.

30
January
Club Car Vice President Marco Natale Speaks At World Economic Forum

Club Car Vice President EMEA Marco Natale recently shared his vision for urban mobility during a roundtable discussion at the prestigious World Economic Forum in Davos. Natale was among fellow global automotive leaders invited to take part in the roundtable, titled ‘Reimagining Urban Mobility: trends, innovations and opportunities: 2030 and beyond’, alongside organisations such as BMW, Hyundai and Volvo. Club Car was the sole representative from the micro-mobility sector.

29
January
Cabot Citrus Farms Opens As Florida’s Newest Golf Destination

The Cabot Collection, renowned for its incomparable portfolio of luxury resort and residential golf destinations, has announced the grand opening of Cabot Citrus Farms, a 1,200-acre sanctuary nestled among the rolling hills, ancient moss-covered oaks and sand pines of Florida’s picturesque Nature Coast. Marking the brand’s illustrious US debut, the property features two revitalised 18-hole golf courses, two unique shorter courses, luxury real estate and nightly accommodations, curated experiences and a host of amenities.

28
January
Tenant Sought To Run South Buckingham Golf Course

A rare chance to lease an established golf course has arrived on the market through national property consultancy Carter Jonas on behalf of Buckinghamshire Council. South Buckingham Golf Course in Stoke Poges boasts a well-maintained 18-hole golf course with a modern clubhouse, together with ancillary buildings and an adjacent playing field complex. Available to let as a whole or in parts, there are also facilities supporting several other sports including rugby, football, softball and baseball, as well as martial arts facilities.

24
January
Château Des Vigiers Joins Onyria Group Portfolio

The Onyria Group — owner of the Onyria Quinta da Marinha Hotel and Onyria Marinha Boutique Hotel in Cascais, Portugal — has just announced that it has taken on the management and operations of Château Des Vigiers, a stunning hotel and leisure venue in southern France. Situated in the picturesque Dordogne region of France, a 90-minute drive from Bordeaux, the 150-hectare property has a total of 65 rooms (comprised of a 16th-century Château with 25 opulent rooms and the 40-room Hotel Relais des Vigiers) and a 27-hole golf course designed by renowned architect Donald Steel.

23
January
The 155th Open To Be Played At St Andrews In 2027

The R&A has announced that The 155th Open will be played at St Andrews from July 11-18, 2027. The Championship will return to the home of golf for the first time since a record-breaking 290,000 fans attended The 150th Open in 2022, a historic occasion that culminated in Cameron Smith producing a remarkable final round 64 over the world-renowned Old Course to lift the famous Claret Jug. It will mark 100 years since legendary amateur Bobby Jones triumphed in The Open at St Andrews in 1927 when his six-shot margin of victory saw him successfully defend the title he won the previous year at Royal Lytham & St Annes.

17
January
Crail Golfing Society Plans For Future Golfing Generations

Crail Golfing Society, the highly rated 36-hole club situated on the famous Fife coastline, is planning to add more chapters to its illustrious history with a series of carefully thought-out investments to enhance its impressive offering for future golfing generations. The thriving club has approved projects to develop its existing facilities having received planning permission for a fully covered ‘Practice and Performance Hub’ stretching over six bays, as well as a state-of-the-art Trackman swing studio to ensure golfers of all skill levels can receive tuition and carry out practice without having to brave the elements in adverse weather conditions.

16
January
59club Asia Appoints New Leader In Chris Geraghty

59club has announced the expert appointment of Chris Geraghty as its new Managing Partner for 59club Asia. Geraghty’s experience with signature Troon managed properties, in North Africa, Bahrain, and Asia plus time spent with Stella Di Mare Hotels & Resorts in Egypt and De Vere Hotels in the UK speaks volumes for the impending impact Geraghty is set to make as he takes the reigns in driving 59club’s operations across the region.

15
January
EcoBunker Highlights Thought Provoking New Research at BTME

Industry leading innovator of synthetic bunker wall technology, EcoBunker, will highlight the findings of two major research projects on stand 246 at BTME in Harrogate, from January 21. EcoBunker will showcase the full results of the Great British Bunker Study, a project produced with the support of the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA). The study identifies significant opportunities for golf clubs to reduce bunker maintenance costs while increasing golfer satisfaction, two topics at the top of every club agenda.

13
January
Hunter Brand Update Strengthens Global Presence

Hunter Industries is solidifying its presence in the irrigation space, uniting all of its landscape, golf, and agricultural irrigation businesses under the Hunter name. Founded as a landscape irrigation manufacturer in 1981, Hunter disrupted the irrigation industry with the first plastic, gear-driven rotary sprinkler, the Series 75. This initial offering eventually became the company’s best-selling PGP® Rotor.

10
January
The Club Company Acquires The Nottinghamshire G&CC

As one of the UK’s leading country club owners and operators, The Club Company acquired its 18th country club this week — The Nottinghamshire Golf & Country Club from local entrepreneur Alan Hardy. The Club Company offers members and visitors an array of golf, health, leisure and wellbeing facilities, with this latest acquisition further supporting ongoing confidence in the golf and leisure industry, with an additional 10 million adult golfers playing the sport worldwide since 2016.

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